"The act of paying close attention to what someone made, in all of its particulars, is what stimulates an authentic, as opposed to a conditioned, response."
– David Salle
Well, hello! It's been a while! My apologies for that, but I'm up and running again.
It has been an eventful summer, ending with a move to California. Big change! Berkeley I think will provide much inspiration. I have seen many interesting characters on the street so far, which is greatly appreciated, of course. They seem like people living from the inside out, rather than from the outside in. Ah, and as I had meant to provide some insights on art in this newsletter, I'll add my (commonly shared) idea on art: that the best art is made from the inside out. I feel there is more life in works that are made that way. Just as there is more life in people who live that way? Hey - what applies to art, applies to life, I always say.
Here's an odd ball for ya (I didn't see this one on the street - it was inspired by a carcass in the Oakland Museum):
(Hm another bird carcass - interesting. I suppose autumn is an appropriate season to send you these, as it is the season of decay. Like the still-lives of old, I'm reminding you of your mortality! Wahoo! -- Beautiful mortality, mind you)
Time for the bottom of the email gift! I've made a lovely bit of stationary with these two birds for you to print out (blue link below - have a look). I hope you'll print out at least one page and send someone a letter - go on, make em happy with your thoughts!
My "newsletter" is an avenue for gifting my art on a regular basis, in an effort to enhance every day lives by making hand-made art a more integral part of them. The point is to enjoy the art, learn about appreciating art, and use the art to brighten others people's days. Thank you for being a part of it!
