Posts Tagged ‘being an artist’
Daisies on the Mind
A poem entitled FLOWERS has graced the return of JAO blog. Please read aloud.
FLOWERS
We bring to the sick
or celebrating
they remind us of gardens
or death
Weird Enough for Ya?
Vortex with Turbulence, Oil on Canvas, 44″ x 44″ A famous quote by Hunter S. Thompson goes: “It never got weird enough for me.” Wondering if it’s weird enough for…
Read MoreCreative Work Ethic
Work in Progress, acrylic on canvas, 44″ x 44″ How do you design your day? Now that many of us are sheltering in place our daily rhythms have changed. Maybe…
Read MoreStaying Home
Ripple Effect (work in progress) oil on board, 20″ x 20″ Emergency response mechanisms in our bodies increase our metabolism, heart rate and cellular respiration. We get ready for action,…
Read MoreModular Math Circles
Lately, I have been exploring Modular Math Circles, inspired by this video by The Mathologer. Also big thanks to nektro.net for posting modular multiplication app. Modular Math Circle 6, 16″…
Read MoreLive Painting New Years Eve
There’s an interesting back-story to how I ended up painting at the New Year’s Eve Party. When Ryan of the Brass Messengers asked me to paint I initially said no.…
Read MoreThe Dreaded Artist’s Statement
I don’t know any artist who likes to write an artist statement, but it is something we must do. I tackled the task last weekend starting with a brainstorm of…
Read MoreKeeping Up with the Present
I haven’t had time to blog lately so I got to thinking ‘bout time. I spend a lot of time trying to be present. The mystics tell us there is…
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