Journal Des Muses
An ongoing visual and conversational diary about my work and life as an artist.
University of Washington School of Music. Charcoal sketch on canvas. 30x40.” Work in progress for showing of new work, May 2022.
As I prepare for a new showing of work that is to result from a four month artist residency, I realized that my backlog of drawings are the perfect source for me of which to create new work.
Read MoreThe concept of the flâneur was coined in the late 19th century and originated as a work of fiction from the mind of 19th century poet and writer, Charles Baudelaire, who introduced the concept in his 1863 essay, "The Painter of Modern Life" (Le Peintre de la Vie Moderne.) At its essence, a flâneur is a detached observer of modern life.
The flâneur may be a concept from another era and another century but it has direct relevance to being in the "now."
Read MoreIncognito. Where is Gigi?
Can you spot Gigi hiding—going “incognito,” trying not to be noticed by Édith?
Animals, are indeed, very peaceful and entertaining creatures to have around, especially now.
Read MoreA collection of drawings.
I enjoy the rigor of a daily art practice.
Much of my artistic output is created through the practice of making daily paintings. While I can't always paint on a sustained schedule that a long-term daily painting practice requires, I can easily make a drawing.
So, on January 1, 2018, I began to make a drawing a day. I post them on Instagram.
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