Category Archives: art research

The Living City

It seemed for a while that I was making lots of art that was disconnected and lacking in any deeper meaning (at least for me).  But I kept experimenting and following what interested me and trusted that as I got … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolution

I don’t always make New Year’s resolutions, but when I do I try to think outside the box and go beyond the common “eat well and exercise” (which really I should be doing anyway).  I try to think of something … Continue reading

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Process and Pods

I’m always interested in artist’s processes and getting a sneak peak behind the scenes.  I like to learn how they think, see how they prepare for a piece, and where they draw their inspiration from.  This is part of the … Continue reading

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Research Walk

Sometimes when I have artist block, am feeling uninspired, unsure what my next series should be, or I just need to get out of the house while still feeling productive, I take a research walk.  I grab my camera, sketchbook, … Continue reading

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