Perspective So much depends on perspective. For example, where you are on the continuum of your life. Certainly, as a septuagenarian I view life differently than I did as a preadolescent. The scene is quite different at the base of a mountain than the vista at the top. It is the same for art, both… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 10/04
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Week in Review 2024 – 09/27
Prep School Prep is key throughout our lives. For example, there is prep school. The premise being that the courses taken in prep school prepare one for college. There are prep chefs who do much of the slicing and dicing for a recipe. Making quilts is no exception. I spent much of my week in… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 09/27
Week in Review 2023 – 03/31
Back On Track Finally, I am feeling back on track. I am committed to making art that can be entered in exhibitions, be included in my annual open studio and be available for this year’s solo exhibition. However, I am also committed to stretching myself artistically and this requires taking on challenges and experimenting. These… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 03/31
Week in Review 2023 – 03/24
Critique versus Criticism There is a difference between critique versus criticism. Artists choose to belong to critique groups. I have yet to hear of a criticism group. Why critique? Simple, because the purpose of critique is to analyze a work versus making either pejorative or complimentary remarks. Sure it is rewarding to hear positive comments… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 03/24