Graduated

It's been a while since I've blogged.  It's been a busy six months.  I'm happy to say I completed my degree and graduated with a Master's of Fine Art from NH Institute of Art in Manchester.  I don't regret a minute of it and am already missing it.  I'm drawn to the academic world and living where I do, I miss the stimulation that I get from being engaged in it.  PHD next?

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"