Monthly Archives: January 2009

Tree Fading Tree Fading
Trees in Green Trees in Green
 
January 19, 2009

The Yellow House

I am currently reading The Yellow House: Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Nine Turbulent Weeks in Arles by Martin Gayford. Based on research, letters, and art Gayford has written a very intriguing novel-like account of the months that Van Gogh and Gauguin lived together. As an artist, it is very insightful always to get into the [...]

Tree Drawing 6 Tree Drawing 6
Tree Drawing 7 Tree Drawing 7
Tree Drawing 8 Tree Drawing 8
Tree Drawing 5 Tree Drawing 5
Winter Sunlight Winter Sunlight
 
January 15, 2009

Clarity

The simple act of drawing these trees as frequently as I have been has brought what I consider to be simple clarity and focus to my work.  I believe that the paintings I am working on now will represent a dramatic shift in my approach.  Part of art is accepting the terms of the process.  [...]