Author Archives: joanngilles

A challenge to write an essay about what inspires in 2,500 characters or less led to what’s below. In this Thanksgiving week it occurred to me that it also described some of what most grateful for–Our ArtHouse 23…. Art is what … Continue reading →

This weekend I was showing a young, first-time buyer two similar properties. In an effort to help him compare I gave my oh-so learned opinion. Me, with all my 36 years of experience, laid on my wisdom.  What an idiot! Some days, … Continue reading →

“I have to keep working, not to arrive at finish, which arouses the admiration of fools…I must seek completion only for the pleasure of being truer and more knowing.”  Paul Cezanne Piles and piles and piles. That’s what we do –we … Continue reading →

In the spirit of Halloween, this week we will pay attention to the “guise” of art. (“Guising is dressing up as something you’re not.) Details will emerge when you come to class. Come with your inventiveness sharpened and anything that … Continue reading →

Not only are the paintings from our recent exhibit impressive, the artist’s statements are also outstanding. Reflection, articulation, restraint and even poetry in the intelligent words you wrote are thought-provoking and inspiring. In preparing your statements you all practiced editing. … Continue reading →

The light in the south of France is legendary for its pull on many artists whose first visit was often prompted by health needs to leave a crowded, dank, polluted north for fresher air and warmer climes. For some artists … Continue reading →

As much as I wanted to uncover and share more about Georges Braque, synthesizing the material was becoming too time-consuming for now.  Henri Matisse, on the other hand, has a ridiculous amount of easily and wonderfully explained information.  Matisse has … Continue reading →

Alberto Giacometti is primarily known for his sculptures, one of which, Walking Man I, broke all sales records for a single work of art as of February 2010. (Are you saying: WHO?) But as the son of a successful painter … Continue reading →

For the next 3 or four weeks we are going to turn to the modern masters of painting for advice and inspiration.  Whether or not their work appeals to your aesthetic, and even if it turns you off, I guarantee … Continue reading →

Almost three hours of sitting in a dark room with Ann, her broker Rod and a couple of bottles of wine told quite a story of ArtHouse 23.  We looked at close to 100 works of art. In this new … Continue reading →