More thoughts on not thinking
Novels are usually about people’s lives. They take me into what other people experiences, feel, how they think and solve problems. When I...
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Apr 27, 20161 min read
It’s Not at all about What You Think
Last Sunday I gave my “Artist’s Talk” at Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery. It went well, lots of good questions. Actually, I opened it...
Apr 15, 20161 min read
The necessity of art
Yesterday morning, Steve Reich was talking about his music on CBC radio program q. One powerful comment he made, loosely quoted, was...
Apr 13, 20162 min read
Talking about art
My trip to Ottawa was great: the work is beautifully presented at the Orange Gallery, the opening reception well attended and enjoyable,...
Apr 10, 20161 min read
April in Nova Scotia
I woke up to this! The weather from Ottawa followed me home. I don’t mind, I guess. It’s Sunday and I don’t have to do anything, not even...
Apr 6, 20161 min read
April in Ottawa!
Bad joke! Up until today, the weather was cold but clear. I’ve had enough snow for a few years now. Not that I have much to say on the...
Apr 2, 20162 min read
This must be Kansas
The reception was great, well attended, enjoyable. Several people I hadn’t seen in a while were there, some old students, old friends,...
Mar 31, 20161 min read
Moving along
The Saint Mary’s University crew picked up the work Tuesday morning. I went into the gallery in the afternoon to talk about the placement...
Mar 29, 20161 min read
“It’s Not What You Think”
Here’s the scoop: a busy April ahead. First the opening reception at Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery, Friday, 1 April. Then on 2...
Mar 21, 20161 min read
The Daily Bread
Today is National French Toast Day. Did you know that? Or maybe it’s just in Canada. One of my favorite French toast memories is from...
Mar 20, 20161 min read
Meanwhile
Meanwhile, I’ve been painting almost every day. It’s hard, vigorous physical labour, standing for hours while using repetitive arm...
Apr 25, 20151 min read
Interview for ArtsHalifax
This interview of me talking about my work is short, well done, beautifully edited and to the point. Mary Ann Archibald did it recently...
Feb 11, 20151 min read
The Question of Light: Tilda Swinton’s speech at the Rothko Chapel
Conner Habib Why do I have it? A brief explanation. Last year, actress Tilda Swinton was presented with the Rothko Chapel Visionary...
Dec 6, 20141 min read
Just thinking
A couple of days ago, I awoke to a dream I was having. In mood, it was just like the worst first day of school dreams I used to have...
Nov 28, 20141 min read
What’s next
I’ve been obsessing a bit recently about the painting hanging over my piano now for about three years. I didn’t want to sell it for a...
Oct 27, 20141 min read
Momentary reality
Sometimes it feels useful, even necessary, to stay away from my studio. Give myself enough time to feel that overwhelming need to paint,...
Oct 20, 20141 min read
Great review!
VISUAL VIEWPOINTS: Leya Evelyn’s thoughtful, entrancing abstracts yield layers of meaning ELISSA BARNARD ARTS REPORTER | VISUAL VIEWPOINTS...
Oct 17, 20141 min read
Pictures from the exhibition
A few photos from my current exhibit at the Secord Gallery in Halifax. #Art #SecordGallery
Oct 14, 20141 min read
More dog-eared thoughts
The past few months have seemed like years: time has been elongated without Lila. At first I didn’t know what to do with all those hours...
Oct 10, 20141 min read
Lila
Born November 10, 2005; Died June 23, 2014 She was such an important part of my life for the past eight years. I miss her strong-willed...
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