Thinking about Edges. The importance and subtlety of a edge in visual art. In my art. Hard edges, sharp as a knife. Places of highest contrast, drawing the eye of the viewer, like using a exclamation mark in writing. A place to focus their attention. The mystery...
I have rarely challenged myself by painting outside. In the past, the juggling of equipment, facing the elements and being overwhelmed by all the visual information, made it NOT my favourite way to create. I always feel scattered, intimidated. Acknowledging this, I...
The idea to go public with work you have created is an interesting dilemma. No matter what you have been anguishing over, be it a series of paintings, a screenplay, a picture book, making art is usually a solitary endeavour. Private. You are in your own world and, for...
I still buy picture books, occasionally for the young people in my life, but more likely for myself. Some I choose for the illustrations. They can be exquisite, moveable art galleries. Some I choose for, what I think, is the perfect balance of words and images. The...
