Rasa Spa
Kim has a show at Rasa Spa through the end of February. Treat yourself to a quiet space. Time to Wake Up 12x12", oil on textured board
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Windsor Whip Works Art Center
Garden Riot oil on board The Art of the Farm Windsor Whip Works Art Center Windsor NY December 13-January 10, 2015 Funding for my participation in this show came from the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County, SOS grant. Thanks!
The Whole Messy Busyness
I love this composite that Fernando took of my studio. (click on the image to see a larger version) Yes, maybe I am a little embarrassed by the disorder, but that is the reality of the studio. The picture captures some new paintings that I have been working on at the end of the summer. The Sunflowers finally came into bloom and I was able to work with them in the garden for a while, but then I finally moved them into the studio, where it is easier to paint for extended periods of time. I noticed the bugs came in too and I had to be mindful of the limited time I had before they devoured the leaves. It was also interesting to notice the gradual, but steady wilting and drying of the leaves and petals. Nature is always moving on.
Garden Studio
There is No Separation It has been a long time since I have drawn or painted from actual subject matter, but this summer I couldn't stay out of the garden. This garden certainly has its own mind and I haven't always been resigned to what it has produced. My expectations were that after a few years of building the soil I would have beautiful vegetables and flowers, more than we needed to eat and enjoy. However, with Black Walnut trees all around the yard and dry soil conditions (even when watering daily) my efforts weren't matching my expectations. At the Farmer's Market I would see the beautiful produce the farmers were selling and feel a little defeated. But this spring, after the sweet blue Forget-Me-Not's took over a quarter of the garden, I decided that whatever happened this year was fine. I like being out there. A stillness takes over, and I just watch the birds and insects, listen to the sounds, and notice what has decided to grow with or without m...
