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Reminder that you can click on photos to enlarge and pinch open even further. And, if you are curious about possibly purchasing a piece, contact me and I will quote you a price either framed or unframed. They are surprisingly affordable.
New Art:
From last Wednesday session for the season in live model class. Pastels on butcher paper, and newsprint (for the one-minute warmup sketches)
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| Long story, long completion - I started this 8 x 10" pastel in Lakes Park, Fort Myers, FL over a year ago. I let it sit, and then...hurricane Irma blew away all of the small islands in the lakes, upended like frisbee disks , such as the one you see on the right side; the whole topsoil base and trees were tipped on their sides. Fortunately they are coming back and there are new plantings. More fortunately, I had a source photo. I wanted to bring out the pastels for my Wednesday live model class and I picked this up to complete as a refresher before class. I think it turned out kind of neat. |
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| larger (18 x 24") acrylic - I am still experimenting in style, subject, and mediums |
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| Study in pastel for the Plein Air painting below |
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| Finished state on site before return to studio |
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| Finished in studio 12 x 9" oil on canvas |
No Mas...I have been working on this 9 x 12" oil on canvas board for 6 weeks, from first session with my Friday Plein Air group, this tree is in the Fragrance Garden. I could not find a name tag; however, I don't think the cactus is indigenous to the US. Time to stop tweaking and move on. It did let me explore a different style, more representative the realism.
Old Art:
I was never happy with this 16 x 20" acrylic on wrapped canvas. It is Blue and part of my color series after Black (sold) and Beige. Since I had my acrylics out, I decided to take another look at this and made some subtle changes. I like it much better now, I think the movement keeps your eye engaged and it has improved color balance.
Website and Blog info:
I was reviewing my Go Daddy analytics and found this interesting. My Monthly Blog views have increased each of the last three months. My Website averages 300 views per month...who would have guessed? Primary sources? Beijing, Romania, Montreal, and various US cities. It used to be Russia and the Ukraine but I guess I became too boring for them. Computers are trolling all the time, everywhere and on every body.
Travel:
A couple of blogs ago I inserted photos, made of clear plastic, which I purchased during our 2005 visit to London, Paris, Rome, of cathedral windows that I have up on my studio window. Little did I know that a few weeks later, Notre Dame would be in the news. So, maybe I have photos of historical value, they can refer back to these when they rebuild... These are two or three stories tall, maybe even 40 - 50 feet in diameter.
A couple of blogs ago I inserted photos, made of clear plastic, which I purchased during our 2005 visit to London, Paris, Rome, of cathedral windows that I have up on my studio window. Little did I know that a few weeks later, Notre Dame would be in the news. So, maybe I have photos of historical value, they can refer back to these when they rebuild... These are two or three stories tall, maybe even 40 - 50 feet in diameter.
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| West Rose |
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| North Rose |
Listening To:
Thievery Connection - several albums I would describe as a combination of world/electronica. The Cosmic Game is one example.
R.E.M. Automatic for the People - love the album, not so much their politics. That's life, pay your money and use them for what you need. "Andy, are you goofing on Elvis?"
Ned's Atomic Dustbin Not Sleeping Around - lots of musical action.
Another unknown but favorite I like to revisit Bermuda Highway (Live) by My Morning Jacket; and From Album of the Year, Faith No More's Stripsearch and Last Cup of Sorrow; then closing out with Calico's Maybe on Monday. While proofing the blog listening to Best Of BePop Delux
Reading:
Fun article on amateur racing/time runs in Florida. You too can go a zillion mph, or however fast your Prius will carry you. The Pulse Rally makes use of a 3 mile long runway at Cape Canaveral, NASA, to make the timed runs. It gives rich guys and gals a chance to clean our their carburetors. The McLaren in the bottom photo topped out at 219 mph.
Watching:
Picked up from the library some instructional art videos, a Best of Austin City Limits music DVD, and First Man.
Humor:
Optimism:
From this month's Marianist's FamilyOnline newsletter.
Is It True?:
The Babylon Bee satirical paper reported Ultrasound Shows Unborn Baby Holding 'Keep Your Laws Off My Body' Sign
March 16, 2018
New York, NY
During a routine ultrasound appointment to make sure Maragret Navarro's unborn child was growing perfectly and had no abnormalities that might cause her to consider terminating the pregnancy, the nurse and mother were astounded as they gazed at the medical screen and saw the baby in utero clearly holding a picket sign reading "Keep Your Laws Off My Body."
"I've never seen anything like this," the shocked nurse said, as she called the doctor into the room.
With a knowing glance, the doctor confirmed that she had seen this before. "The fetus is remarking on the current abortion laws of the United States, which allow unborn humans to be killed for any reason, at any time, up until birth. It's also a funny play on words, since, you know, grown women always use the saying 'keep your laws off my body' to protest the anti-abortion movement, knowing full well that a fetus is scientifically a unique human being, separate from the woman, and is certainly not a 'part of their body.'"
The doctor went on to reveal that the previous week she saw an unborn child holding a sign that read "My Body, My Choice."
Anyway, just proceed with the appointment as usual, and if you find any abnormalities, make sure to suggest the option of aborting the pregnancy, per our standard procedure," she added, walking out of the room.
There is a lot of good in this country, a lot, there is a sickness or two, as well.
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Thanks for reading. I always enjoy hearing from you regarding my artwork and other segments of the blog. My only wish is that I could cover it all in person with you. I enjoy my time with friends.
Optimism:
From this month's Marianist's FamilyOnline newsletter.
The New Ground Movement
Young adult Jews and Muslims in LA rec tently founded “New Ground.” The New Ground Movement brings together young adult Jewish and Muslim adults who pray together in public and work to overcome misunderstanding and prejudice. Among their many activities is to engage together in public prayer. The Marianist Lalanne community invited them to come and talk with their monthly young adult group. A Pakistani Muslim and an American Jew came and talked about their collaboration and various activities to increase mutual understanding and respect among Jews and Muslims. Fr. Ken Templin, Bro. Dave Murphy and Fr. Jim Heftfacilitated discussion. Here is a link to a short video that introduces the New Ground Movement. The link will offer you to go to a YouTube link.
The Babylon Bee satirical paper reported Ultrasound Shows Unborn Baby Holding 'Keep Your Laws Off My Body' Sign
March 16, 2018
New York, NY
During a routine ultrasound appointment to make sure Maragret Navarro's unborn child was growing perfectly and had no abnormalities that might cause her to consider terminating the pregnancy, the nurse and mother were astounded as they gazed at the medical screen and saw the baby in utero clearly holding a picket sign reading "Keep Your Laws Off My Body."
"I've never seen anything like this," the shocked nurse said, as she called the doctor into the room.
With a knowing glance, the doctor confirmed that she had seen this before. "The fetus is remarking on the current abortion laws of the United States, which allow unborn humans to be killed for any reason, at any time, up until birth. It's also a funny play on words, since, you know, grown women always use the saying 'keep your laws off my body' to protest the anti-abortion movement, knowing full well that a fetus is scientifically a unique human being, separate from the woman, and is certainly not a 'part of their body.'"
The doctor went on to reveal that the previous week she saw an unborn child holding a sign that read "My Body, My Choice."
Anyway, just proceed with the appointment as usual, and if you find any abnormalities, make sure to suggest the option of aborting the pregnancy, per our standard procedure," she added, walking out of the room.
There is a lot of good in this country, a lot, there is a sickness or two, as well.
* * * * *
Thanks for reading. I always enjoy hearing from you regarding my artwork and other segments of the blog. My only wish is that I could cover it all in person with you. I enjoy my time with friends.
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