I have always loved the work of Max Ernst and wondered how he created the beautiful textures in his paintings. Seeing his work at the Surrealism and Magic show in the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in 2022 took my breath away. I learned that he painted canvas with oil paint, covered it with cellophane or something… Read more »
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Artist Play Date
Most artists find themselves stuck at times. Thankfully, I’ve found a method that helps me when I’m in that space. Something I enjoy. When my creative fire burns low, or I need to take a break between projects, I schedule artist play dates. Instead of trying to start a new project, I play with art… Read more »
For Me, Making Art is a Waking Dream
At times, it seems new ideas simply pop into my mind. This often happens when I’m beginning a new work. I start with a vague idea, and as I work, that vague idea becomes clearer or changes into something else altogether. It feels as if new images magically appear, rather than coming from me. Lately,… Read more »