Bearing Witness – Art that Hurts, Art that Heals
So much of art-making is bearing witness–to things we love, to things that wound. And often they are the same …
Category Archives: Art
Perfect Pairings – Klee and cummings
I’ve long been a huge fan of Paul Klee’s paintings and e.e. cummings’ poetry, and for similar reasons: their playfulness …
The “Willing Suspension of Disbelief” in Fiction and Film
What draws a reader into a story and compels her to keep tuning pages? This interests me both as a …
The Classical Grammys – Powerful Instrumental Performances
Did you watch the Grammys this year? Any favorites among the winners and nominees? Here are some Grammy winners and …
Ta-Da! My New Home Studio
After having pumped it up, I hope it isn’t a let-down to those who have been waiting to see it, …
The Art of Living, a Reminder
Why do I always forget this? I need to tape it to my wall. “The meaning of life is just …
Wrapping Up 2017, Embracing New & Old Loves
Discovering New Loves – Painting 2017 was the year I revealed my newly discovered passion for painting, and dared to …
“O Holy Night” in Art & Music
“Peace on Earth, good will toward men.” Wishing you all a joyful and blessed Christmas.
Swept Away by the Music of Pat Metheny
I first fell in love with Pat Metheny’s music when listening his seminal album “As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita …
On Mist & Fog, Endless Emerging Forms
I’ve long been drawn to images of fog and mist. Part of it is the feel for the ephemeral and …
