Art Melbourne 06 previously known as the Affordable art show has been and gone once more. I enjoyed it more this year, it was less crowded, the booths were set further apart and there were some really interesting galleries displaying. I was able to talk with quite a few galleries and artists about the works…
Oh, and I’ve been tagged by The Happy Blank Day Blog to name 10 of life’s simple pleasures! so here goes! in no particular order: Creativity and the things that come from it Sunsets Very silly comedy movies Good books Bubble baths SEX! The Smell of oil paint and turps That great feeling when you…
Its more or less permanent- I am still working hard on it to make it less rather than more, but I have accepted it and it is now part of my life – I am working with it rather than against it…. These all seem like superficial examples but what they are are symbols of the new person I am becoming and the new peace I am finding within myself. I am working hard to take care of myself with a new pain management program starting soon, and I am trying not to put myself down so much.
The Guatemalan Insanity Peppers Episode of the Simpsons is currently on. This is unequivocally my favorite episode and has been for years. The visual imagery is a perfect example of carefully introducing surrealism to the mainstream – very Daliesque but not in a stereotypical way. a wonderful melding of surreal artwork, creative authoring and humor…
Many of you who know me will know that I love cartoons and tend to believe strongly that good cartooning is art. The obvious choices of Fantasia and Snow white come to mind but I think that more recent animation such as Ren and Stimpy with its beautiful kitschy retro art stylings, Invader Zim with…
A great article in the Guardian on the Male Nude: “Today, probably nothing so alienates us from the high art of the European past as its most prestigious subject – the male nude. Visit any old European museum, from Naples to Bloomsbury, and they have more marble statues of disrobed gods and heroes than they…
Do you ever feel that art is your calling – That one true thing that anchors your purpose and gives you love, hope, and meaning each day?… Maybe you are a gallerist or curator who basks in the feeling of the perfect musical note when your exhibition is perfectly organized and hung. Or, perhaps an art dealer who realizes great joy by being the essential conduit through which art finds its place in the world of man.
My Granny sent me this email: Darling, your painting are fantastic, thanks for sending them they are so real and you bviously know what to do Magic thanks, keep it up and you,ll be famous … All my love to you happy New Year granny Now, many people would think that this is some doting…
Christmas was BRILLIANT! it isn’t over yet for us as we have more family events tomorrow and I am looking forward to seeing my Aunt and Cousins. Christmas Eve saw us at Mornigton with my Step brothers and sisters and mom and her husband Bryan. we had a really great time and much chatting. I…
ok, its what I am listening to right now. don’t pick on me! I am currently waiting for a cheesecake to set before I start on the next one. I have all of the layers prepared for the next cheesecake so it will be much easier and faster – just cooking times really and decoration…
Jennie's Palette 