Works in Progress

What is the Meaning of This? …and my Painting at an upcoming Exposition at Grand Palais, Paris

The other day I was reading an article on the effect of play on children’s brains.  It turns out that it’s good for children to play. Who knew!  But wait, it’s good for animals to play too.  Yes, animals play.  People who have dogs know this already.  Maybe it’s good for adults to play as well, but let’s not go too far. So this got me thinking about all the programmed activity we provide … Read more

L’Heure Bleue (The Blue Hour)

I thought the Blue Hour only occurred in France, perhaps because it was here in Paris that I first appreciated it.  But in fact, the Blue Hour can occur anywhere on earth, either in the city or in the countryside.  In Spain it’s called La Hora Azul. During twilight, when the sun descends between 4 and 6 degrees below the horizon, the Blue Hour can happen.  A lot depends on temperature, the amount of … Read more

On Becoming a Serial Finisher…

“Do not plan for ventures before finishing what’s at hand.” – Euripides Unknown to me before I found this quote was that Euripides trained as a painter in addition to being a playwright.  Each January, we focus on New Year’s Resolutions, new beginnings and new projects.  But then what happens?  I myself have been guilty of starting projects and paintings, then leaving them unfinished.  I think there are about seven unfinished paintings in my … Read more

Work in Progress, and a Messy Studio…

  Dear Friends and Family, Above is an unfinished piece entitled FAIRMOUNT THEATER II, which I started in March.  I present it here as an uncropped photo of the painting, so you can be sure it is unfinished.   The first version of this theater was featured in my September 30, 2013 post.  Click here to see it. With the recent school vacations and Holidays, life has been a bit hectic.  We managed a … Read more