Writing Again
It's been awhile since I've written. It would be easy to say - hey - I've been busy - but that isn't the whole truth. Yes, I've been busy -…
Health, Art and Conformity
Fear versus Love This morning I read this New York Times article about artists and addiction. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/t-magazine/writers-alcohol-drugs-art.html Most of it discusses writers yet writers and visual artists share similar characteristics.…
On Fire
The climate crisis continues on with most leaders doing little to adjust in an effort to protect the earth. As an artist, I've made a number of pieces addressing climate…
Moving and Revisions
Still settling in at the new studio. The Joy of Transitions One of my colleagues back at Kaiser Permanente would describe moving and taking a new job as similar to…
Moving – The Joy & Chaos of Change
As an artist, part of how I've assessed my own health is in reviewing my creative output. Generally I am very productive. I have few neurotic needs, such as the…
Dyslexia
As I was taking a walk the other day on a level trail near our home, a cyclist approaching from behind called out, "On your left!", which for most people…
The Winds of Climate Change
The Winds of Climate Change, India ink and thread on Yupo paper, 2021 During the past few years I've noticed more and more mature trees toppled by the wind. Walks…
Art and Food
Do artists have specific responsibilities? Is it okay for artists to use their creativity in fields beyond their typical media? One contemporary trend I've noticed my whole adult life is…
Created on January 7, 2021.
January 6th, 2021
Created on January 7, 2021. Was the riot on January 6th a surprise to anyone? It certainly wasn't to me. Trump has been declaring the election a fraud since before…
Annual Holiday Card Making
Every year I create about 50 holiday cards by hand without any machines. Most years I begin thinking about the process before Thanksgiving and often I have a sense of…