Sunrise over Five Island Lake
Wednesday morning I was up early and noticed the stunning sunrise. I grabbed my camera and went out to try to catch the reflection in...
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Apr 5, 20102 min read
An information day at the beach
The other day I took Lila for a run on the beach at Cleveland Point. It has a rocky shore and the tide was high. As the waves rolled...
Mar 12, 20101 min read
Only hearts are real
When I came out of my Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM in contemporary lingo) class on Lower Water Street last Saturday, my car had some...
Mar 9, 20101 min read
The close of winter
Winter is retreating quickly. The days are noticeably longer, warmer. We are even seeing the sun at times. I’ve begun planting seeds...
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Intentional and otherwise
I’ve been teaching a small group of very highly motivated students. Abstract painting. Today’s class was a paint-and-pass study. I had...
Feb 24, 20101 min read
Not to think about it is the thought
Big event of the day: I picked up my canvas this morning. Fifty-seven yards, six feet wide! Ready to roll, literally. It’s been six...
Feb 19, 20101 min read
Two paths in the snow
Finally the canvas I ordered has come in. But we had a major snowfall, 37 cm. on Wednesday and my schedule hasn’t accommodated going...
Feb 16, 20101 min read
On the lake
For the past few weeks, the lake has been perfect for walks. Saturday it was exceptional.
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Feb 11, 20101 min read
Praise be the internet. . .
When I opened my email yesterday morning, I found an invitation to be part of a group show in Romania the end of 2010. Pretty cool. I’d...
Feb 9, 20101 min read
When too much is too much
The last few weeks, while I’ve been waiting for the canvas I ordered to come in, I’ve been reworking paintings, some old (five years),...
Feb 6, 20101 min read
When animals roam
People often ask me if I’m afraid walking in the woods alone. Not really. I have Lila with me. But also, sometimes it seems like there...
Feb 5, 20101 min read
And a walk in the woods
Lately when the days have been so cold and often windy, Lila and I have been hiking in the woods by the brook. The trees protect us.
Jan 29, 20101 min read
The snow lays like cotton candy all around
We had a heavy snow last night. It’s cold and blowing. I can’t say I mind the weather. But after two beautiful warm sunny days, it is...
Jan 26, 20101 min read
Unexpected pleasures
I’ve been restless lately, itching to start some new work but low on necessary supplies. I ordered a roll of canvas from the supply...
Jan 22, 20101 min read
Really
Sometimes I wonder if I die tomorrow, would I leave a decent body of work behind. This is not a depressing thought, just a reality...
Jan 21, 20102 min read
Imagination
I went to see The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus yesterday. The theme of the movie is, as the title suggests, the importance of...
Jan 20, 20101 min read
Running over water
Sometimes I feel like Lila and Minnie, just want to run around on top of the lake, on the ice and snow, play all day. Sometimes it feels...
Jan 17, 20101 min read
Days away
I think I like to tease myself, set it up so I can’t paint for a few days so that when I do get to work, my enthusiasm is even greater. ...
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