the artist is finally fulll, Monotype of the Day #141
Sometimes a good meal changes your whole life.
the heart of an artist, Monotype of the Day #140
the artist lives in the contradiction between the joy of making art and the constriction of having to. An artist must create or die. There is not much choice if an artist wants life. Freedom comes when the artist submits to The Artist.
reaching into the dark, Monotype of the Day #139
The Reflection, Monotype of the Day #138
the artist moves forward, Monotype of the Day #137
Something is shifting for me. I’m excited to see what’s next.
The Visit, a temple for hearing, & the artist arrives, Monotype of the Day #136a, #136b, #136c
I loved being able to play the piano. Even though I can’t do it anymore, I use what I learned in my art practice. One of the exercises my piano teacher taught me was to play a piece very slowly so that I could get everything perfect and then so play it as quickly as possible forgetting everything and not even worrying about hitting the right keys. When you go back to playing the piece normally, it is transformed. So tonight, I’m working quick again, suspending my mind and judgement. Here are a few examples titled respectively:
The Message, Monotype of the Day #135
I felt I was getting too careful and tight yesterday so I remade the image and forced myself to be quick to release control. I also switched to a smaller plate-harder to get details and so I could get back to my colored papers. The cream was killing my mojo 😊.
the artist gets information, Monotype of the Day #134
The Ladder, Monotype of the Day #133
I’m still thinking of this idea from yesterday. I like the concept but I think this image is a little over worked. I blame the paper. I can’t get inspired by the cream anymore. I have a stack if grey waiting but it’s hard for me to tear on my own and my studio assistant isn’t on until Tuesday!
the artist is grateful for the support, Monotype of the Day #132
Happy Thanksgiving! xo
The Egg Cracks, Monotype of the Day #131
Partners, Monotype of the Day #130
the artist, Monotype of the Day #129
Sometimes being an artist feels like a blessing, some days a curse. But even on a tough day I still get to wear a fabulous hat 😊.
