Monthly Archives: January 2013

Below is a description of a creative endeavor by graphic designer Paula Scher, (who has many other credits to her name http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Scher): “There’s a certain amount of intuitive thinking that goes into everything. It’s so hard to describe how things … Continue reading →

Kurt Vonnegut on writing: “The most damning revelation you can make about yourself is that you do not know what is interesting and what is not. Don’t you yourself like or dislike writers mainly for what they choose to show … Continue reading →

Sometimes staying stuck in the quagmire for a while is the best way to reap the benefits of faith and perseverance in the painting process.  I repeatedly witness (and experience) how uncomfortable it is to feel trapped in a place … Continue reading →

This last week I ran across two media interviews that served as a great reaffirmation for the new year of the value of art-making. The first is largely transcribed from the Charlie Rose show.  The second is a combination of … Continue reading →

G-a-a-a-wd, I hate jet lag! For me east to west travel over multiple time zones renders my capacity to function productively to zilch. And it lasts for days and days and days. I tell you this as an apology for … Continue reading →