paper tiger

2011-10-27T20:33:00.001-04:00

from here

Tuesday dinner

2011-08-19T13:44:00.000-04:00

Tomato pie, sauteed swiss chard, corn

Amusements

2011-06-30T20:57:00.001-04:00

I took this photograph last summer at a fair in Lewiston, NY- but it looks so retro- like it could have been taken in 1952. I like it. Last week was my birthday, and on Friday, we went to Kennywood. The historic amusement park in Pittsburgh. We rode most of the roller coasters and screamed in joy and terror. I ate a corn dog for the first time in my life. It was disgusting and delicious

cut paper

2011-06-17T16:09:00.000-04:00

work in progress

2011-06-11T11:09:00.002-04:00

Ashleigh

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Trapeze collages

2011-05-16T11:13:00.001-04:00

Wild woman

2011-05-10T18:34:00.000-04:00

Wuthering Heights made real

2011-05-05T21:35:00.001-04:00

Last week, I was on a glorious road trip vacation. We traveled across 5 states making multiple stops along the way. We ventured east to Nantucket and although it was foggy and overcast the whole time there, the weather suited the environs. It all had a very "Wuthering Heights esque" feel. The town of Nantucket is so sweet, filled with boutique shops, independent bookstores, lunch stops with

Spotlight on...Tracy Miller

2011-01-07T18:13:00.003-05:00

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz, 2006-2010, Oil on Canvas The first thing that hits me about your work is the color palette which includes a lot of candy colors. Are these your favorite colors? I'm attracted to colors that pop, and the brightest ones are the ones that continue to appear again and again. What is your studio routine? Do you have several paintings/projects going on at once? Usually, there

Irving Harper and paper sculptures

2010-08-22T14:51:00.001-04:00

Someday, I dream of having a studio/home filled with work that is unfussy, joyful, inspired, experimental, prolific and bathed in bright sunshine. So when I see images like this it makes me get all giddy inside! These are pictures taken from a NY Times article about 93 year old artist and designer, Irving Harper. I love all the objects, surfaces, textures, colors.....Absolutely amazing and

Rihanna rocking some Keith Haring style

2010-08-14T17:54:00.001-04:00

via Stylechile blog

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2010-07-16T15:39:00.001-04:00

Lately looking at Josef Frank's whimsical, colorful textile designs.....wonderful!

Spotlight on... Deborah Simon

2010-05-25T16:47:00.003-04:00

First, how did you start doing the type of work that you do....it's such an interesting combination of art and animal science.... I’ve always loved animals and can remember drawing them since I was about four. I stopped in college and it took until after grad school to come back to animals – I guess I thought to be a serious artist, you had to focus on humans. I’ve also always had

The Garden of Cosmic Speculation

2010-04-22T12:17:00.000-04:00

Happy Earth Day! This does not look like your typical garden. I found these amazing images on Apartment Therapy. The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is located in Scotland on 30 acres of land owned by one Charles Jencks. The garden is apparently only opened 1 day per year- and that day is coming up on May 3! Metal sculptures co-mingle with green landscaping to provoke thought about

How do I love thee?

2010-04-17T14:07:00.002-04:00

With all natural handmade soap, of course. A while back my beau and I had a great weekend in Toronto where we stayed at the Gladstone Hotel. Each room is designed by a different artist and the bar area on the first floor is the place to hang out with a cappuccino and your morning paper! I loved the sample sizes of locally handmade, all natural soaps and moisturizers in our room from a company

April is National Poetry Month!

2010-04-15T12:53:00.001-04:00

Did you know, April is National Poetry Month? You can read all about it here at the Academy of American Poets website.

tips for being an artist in/of the world

2010-04-05T12:19:00.002-04:00

1. Start or grow your art library! Collect monographs of artist's work that inspires you or books about how to move your career forward. During those times when I feel discouraged, unmotivated, uninspired I pick up a favorite book and it gets me going again. 2. Approach your artwork and your fellow artists as though you were an 85 year man with a lifetime of experience and wisdom under

Lately Looking at:

2010-04-02T22:47:00.000-04:00

Edgar Miller and the Hand-Made Home I had the good fortune to stumble on this book in the library while perusing the home decor section. I was looking for ideas and inspiration in order to tackle some decorating projects this summer. I could not have asked for a more inspiring or interesting look into the life and work of a phenomenal artist that I'd never even heard of before. Edgar Miller

Washoku

2010-03-26T19:17:00.002-04:00

I can't wait to delve into my new purchase!

One of my dreams

2010-03-25T22:05:00.000-04:00

is to spend time in Japan.

Banners of Persuasion

2010-03-23T16:35:00.004-04:00

Banners of Persuasion-- I read about this project in Vogue magazine. Contemporary artists were asked by the proprietors of a rug company to create old school tapestries. The results are fantastic!

Spotlight on.....Dorothy Robinson

2010-02-25T20:51:00.008-05:00

I saw on your resume that you studied Geography-- and I can see that interest in your paintings. Can you talk a little bit about subject matter- and how you arrived at the subject of your work.My interest in landscape is probably linked to family background. Both sides of my family were farmers for many generations, but, in response to post-WWII economic changes, migrated to urban centers during

Sweets Table

2010-02-15T20:25:00.002-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day one day late.

The Sweetest Treat

2010-02-10T15:02:00.003-05:00

While the weather outside is cold and blustery. I am keeping my spirits up by keeping busy thinking about art, food, and homemade valentines.I feel like this cake is an early valentine to me. This picture brings me so much happiness and joy because this was made especially for me by a family friend who has known me since I was 8. Robin used my art announcement as inspiration for the cake which

Broken Embraces

2010-02-06T21:11:00.004-05:00

This may be the first movie I saw in the theater in 2010. Penelope Cruz is stunning in all of her guises. Read A.O. Scott's review and go see Almodovar's latest!

Kurt Weiser's gorgeous ceramics at the Society for Contemporary Craft

2010-02-03T22:13:00.005-05:00

On a brisk but sunny Saturday afternoon last weekend I was having a food adventure with my friends Andy and Anna in Pittsburgh's Strip District. We popped in to see what was going on at the Society for Contemporary Craft and I was delightfully surprised to discover the beautiful ceramic work of Kurt Weiser. My favorites were these vessels painted with fine detail and luscious color.

Spotlight on.....Valerie Hegarty

2009-11-22T12:38:00.014-05:00

[Rothko Sunset, 2007]