Entry 02 – Take Flight! In my first entry I briefly mentioned a commission that’s in process. I’m getting much closer to completion and looking forward to beginning the installation of… Read More
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Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
The Precursor to Creativity
The Precursor to Creativity This week was all about carving and pieces, and firing large platters, to prepare for the mixed media aspect of the work. The difficult thing about… Read More
Arts In Podcast – Akiko Kotani
Akiko Kotani’s art embodies the surprising power and attraction of simplicity. Imagination and a sense of play infuse her work, ranging from miniatures to the striking “Soft Walls” many viewers… Read More
#1000WordsofSummer
I stumbled across novelist Jami Attenberg‘s #1000wordsofsummer challenge about 12 hours before it began on June 17. The challenge? Just as it’s named: to write 1000 words each day for… Read More
Looking is Free
My greatest source of inspiration is humanity. As inherent as it may be to us all, some express their humanity effortlessly. Compassion, kindness, generosity, and understanding are its common synonyms,… Read More
New Sketch and Work in Progress
Hello and Welcome Back! Below is a sketch and work in progress for a new low relief sculptural painting (made of linen). Super exited to get this one finished…… Read More
The art of chemistry: Javiers trade
Hi Art Friends: Javier here. I just would like to introduce you to my real trade. My medium. It is not ceramics, it is not paint, it is not sculpture. … Read More
Escaping Time
Escaping Time Michelangelo Cave Carrara Statuario is a mouthful and the name of the marble that I’m currently sculpting for Creative Pinellas. Marble from this favorite quarry of Michelangelo is… Read More
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Surprise Father’s Day
Father’s Day is almost a holiday in the USA. And what a lovely surprise we had at the Dunedin Concert Band’s performance! Several families attended our Patriotic concert, and we… Read More
