Wildlife
Music To My Ears: Best Albums Lists
Rolling Stone’s list of 500 best rock & roll albums. as Steven Van Zandt says, “[Lists] are absolutely subjective, utterly frustrating, always incomplete—and they cause more arguments than religion and politics. In other words, they’re a lot of fun.”
Abstract Art: When Is A Portrait Not a Likeness?
What type of art is most likely to catch your eye? The seascape, mountain scene, or wildlife? Paintings or sculptures of people realistically portrayed? Or are you drawn to a bold design filled with line and form, but no recognizable subject?
Smokin’ Hot: Cheech Marin on Film, Art, and Life
What pops into your mind when you hear the name Cheech Marin?
San Francisco: Two Artists to Watch
My recent trip to San Francisco to explore its vibrant art scene introduced me to the work of Vanessa Marsh and Philip Buller, two artists to watch, both represented by Dolby Chadwick Gallery. Their styles and processes are completely different but each is producing compelling work guaranteed to attract interest.
BEST ROADS TRAVELED: Mexico’s Las Pozas – Jungle Fantasy
Outside the town of Xilitla in northern Mexico’s Sierra Gorda, a little known surrealistic architectural masterpiece rises out of the jungle, built by Edward James, an enthusiastic supporter of art and artists.
A Triple Tribute: Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, and Joan Mitchell
At the edge of the spotlight, not fully illuminated, are women abstract expressionists who significantly enhance our understanding of American art in the mid-20th century. In this post I focus on Helen Frankenthaler.
The Divine Dozen: Mary Abbott – Poetry of Space
Energy has many moods. It can be soft and languid, quiet and reflective—or, as in the work of abstract expressionist Mary Abbott, it can be explosive and bold.
The Divine Dozen: Judith Godwin – A Life in Art
Abstract expressionist Judith Godwin was born to paint.
The Divine Dozen: Sonia Gechtoff’s Star Still Shines Brightly
Abstract expressionist Sonia Gechtoff’s approaching 90th birthday has not dulled her joy, enthusiasm, or creativity.
Edge of the Spotlight: Women of Abstract Expressionism
Women artists who contributed mightily to art movements throughout history, but been relegated to the shadows, have always interested me and often been the focus of personal research.