Category Archives: Painting

The Gift

I place these quotes from Lewis Hyde’s book, The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World, here so that I do not lose them. I feel as though the author is speaking directly to me of my practice, … Continue reading

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I once was a dancer and a pianist and a painter and a writer, trying them on to see if they would fit. I eventually chose one – painting – and devoted myself to it. I now find I have … Continue reading

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One of Auster’s Characters on Painting

I have recently discovered Paul Auster. I’m now spending much of each day voraciously reading his books. Here’s an excerpt from Moon Palace: “He was working for himself now, no longer burdened by the threat of other people’s opinions, and … Continue reading

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Patience

A couple of days ago I met a woman visiting Marfa for some quiet time to work on her PhD in philosophy. We met at the gallery which gave me an opportunity to talk about my work with her and … Continue reading

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Work Group 1 (2008)

The six panels which comprise Work Group 1 were installed at inde/jacobs gallery in Marfa in October 2008. The subjects of my paintings are color and perception. The six panels of Work Group1 (2008) continue my investigation into subtle differences … Continue reading

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