Hi Nicole, I went to the Abend Gallery site to see the online portfolio of works. Wow, it is so nicely done! Not as good as seeing the work in person, of course, but I was happy to see the works. Congratulations! Wonderful, wonderful pieces. I am happy for you.
Notation 2 Mixed media collage Painted rice paper, graphite, cold wax on archival paper Image size: 2.5" x 3.5" :: reminds me of winter aspens These little notations keep me honest. They are somewhat compulsive as I need to make things -- almost addictively. Sometimes, I have to force myself to post them them as I recognize that they are perhaps, not great art. That's okay. Over the years, I've worked hard to make good paintings, market them professionally, get that pat on the head through sales and increasing recognition. That has happened and I am delighted -- but I lost something of myself along the way. Did you know that I have quite the wicked (raunchy at times) sense of humor? No? Did you know that I'm almost paralyzed by shyness and fear of rejection at art shows and it takes every ounce of my being to show up at one? No? Does anyone know how passionate I am about tiny poetry; making the perfect borscht; snow? The answer will be, almost universally, no. Wh...
These wee sketches on completed Sudoku pages really encapsulate my only aim in making all these small artworks: humble, simple, imperfect. Acrylic and gouache Mounted on Stonehenge paper 8" x 8"
Hi Nicole,
ReplyDeleteI went to the Abend Gallery site to see the online portfolio of works. Wow, it is so nicely done! Not as good as seeing the work in person, of course, but I was happy to see the works.
Congratulations! Wonderful, wonderful pieces.
I am happy for you.
Thanks Karine! It was gratifying after working for so many months to see them all hung so beautifully. :-)
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