new drawing series 2

Untitled
2012
graphite on paper
9 x 6 in

new drawing series

working on a new series of drawings. will post more soon.

Hans Hofmann

"And so artistic creation is the metamorphosis of the external physical aspects of a thing into a self-sustaining spiritual reality. Such is the magic act which takes place continuously in the development of a work of art."

-Hans Hofmann, Search for the Real, and other Essays.

endless summer

getting back into the swing of things in the studio. here's a new small one from this summer.

woodblock print process images

woodblock prints

i did this print last summer and really enjoyed the process of translating works from one medium to another. in that particular case, a multiple translation occurred- painting to drawing to print. i knew i wanted to make another print eventually and that the next one would be an opportunity to try a different process.

when i saw the german expressionist show at moma last year, i put woodblock prints on my list of things to try.

this weekend, i received this awesome birthday gift of carving tools and have started to play around in the studio. can't wait to show you some process images!

drawing stack

in-between moments

learning to embrace the in-between moments in the studio...after traveling, digesting, and finishing up a few new paintings, i am now taking time to revise my artist statement, apply for grants, research, and catch up on other things.

trying to enjoy the not-making part of being an artist, reminding myself that i don't have to be making 24-7.

it's all about balance right?

Robert Creeley and Charles Olson

Have you read Robert Creeley's work before? It's so wonderful. One of my favorites is titled "The Place", originally from his book Echoes and included in his Collected Poems.

Also loving and reading Charles Olson's prose- his essay Projective Verse. And his letter to poet Elaine Feinstein.  There's a great piece about Cy Twombly....both were part of the Black Mountain poets. 

What are you reading these days?

sky (line) III