Work in progress.  I'm thinking this might be a new direction.  Further articulation on my relation to the landscape.  I keep thinking about a Georgia O'Keeffe quote that speaks to her desire to have viewers see the landscape the way SHE saw it.  And a smart man once said to me that Van Gogh painted his subjects the way HE saw them.  Perhaps not everyone sees things the way those of us that call ourselves artists do.

And one that I recently finished.

Phew!  Finally getting a chance to post almost 2 months after graduation.  It's been a whirlwind to say the least.  The final residency was stressful and joyful at the same time.  Graduation was intimate, personal and ultimately fulfilling.  My sons flew out to join me which was the icing on the cake.  And of course, most gratifying, the final installation was well received. Now to keep on making.

The work is done!  Out of my hands!  Ready for the final review and defense of my thesis.  Hard to believe it will all be over in a couple of weeks (January 14th, 2017).  Or is it just the beginning!  That's the hope.  A new artistic adventure awaits!  Myriad iterations at hand!

Mark your calendar!  I'll be showing in August with Teresa Ekasala.  "Reimagined Landscape"

Master of Fine Art

In the home stretch!  Expecting to graduate on January 15, 2017 if all goes well.  Currently in production mode on my thesis installation.  Wrapping up my 50 page thesis paper as well.  Sent in my final draft on Saturday.  Finishing up cutting, sanding priming and painting the pieces that will eventually become my "Saving Place: Lament for Landscape" installation.  Some lingering logistical questions still exist.  This is new, but exciting territory for me.  Developing a new language for articulating my response to the landscape that engulfs me daily.  Interested in the idea of diorama and hoping I can achieve the magical feeling that they evoke.