I took a break from this painting, as I started work on another and sewed a fabulous dress for a costume. So much creativity! But I have gotten back to this work and here’s the progress… …
The Really Big Show
Oscars tonight. I’ll be watching, as I’ve done every year since I was a kid. I won’t lie – going into this year’s Oscars has felt like a bit of a let-down. I’ve seen all 8 of…
Behind the Curtain – Session 2
This painting, while based on a photo I took in London, will not be photo-real. I sometimes aim for that with architectural paintings, but I’m going for something looser this time. Something a bit more suggestive. And that’s…
The Broad Museum – Downtown Los Angeles
A couple of weeks ago I was fortunate to visit downtown L.A.’s The Broad museum (pronounced Brode – with a long o). I say I was fortunate because I was. For while entrance to the museum is free,…
Behind the Curtain – Session 1
I know we’re not supposed to know how the sausage is made, but I’m gonna share some of my painting process with you. I can tell you now – it won’t be pretty. But I think you may…
Winter is Coming. In the Meantime…
“Game of Thrones” is coming in April. Can’t wait? Here’s a link to a teaser from previous seasons and it is hilarious. Don’t believe me? I’ve got 2 words for you: imp slap. Told ya.
Self-Portrait
This was taken last week at The Broad Museum downtown. I hope to get a full post together in the next couple of days, as The Broad was friggin’ awesome! But for now, a self-portrait it is…
How I Yearn
Have you ever seen something you wanted, but didn’t need? And have you yearned for that item? Longed to possess it? That’s how I felt when I saw the bird headband shown above. I was so smitten…
“Abstract Series 1: 1985”
So this is what I’ve been working on – an abstract series. And the painting shown above is the piece that started it all. I call it “1985.” For years now, I’ve kept a file of scribbles,…