Monthly Archives: January 2013

Chickadee

Of all the birds that visit our yard, I have become the most fond of the Black Capped Chickadee.  I’m sure this preference has something to do with the fact that they don’t seem to mind being in close proximity … Continue reading

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Amazing Artists

My posts are usually about my own work, but today I will focus on numerous artists who totally amaze me.  The Finger Lakes Region of New York is home to many outstanding artists.  Living in this area has allowed me … Continue reading

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Stick Figures

It is officially cold when the winter temperatures hit single digits.  Areas to the north have experienced far worse conditions and have been hammered with snow.  Tomorrow we may get a snowfall of our own.  A quick trip to PetSmart … Continue reading

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Park

Bella and I enjoyed a brisk walk in the park today. We were happy that the temperature was above freezing and the wind was not too wild.  Yesterday Bella wore a sweater and a coat, and I had double layers … Continue reading

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Layers

The layers of my creative experience, including informal  tips from my extremely talented mother and father, to formal instruction by acclaimed professors at a noted art school have contributed to how I visualize the world around me.  My art work … Continue reading

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New Year, New Collage

After a long hiatus from anything creative, I managed to squeeze out a collage assembled from two scanned collages in my handmade paper sketchbook. Neither unhappy with it nor jubilant with the results, it is what it is. I envision … Continue reading

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Blogging On

Recently I received a notice from WordPress that I had been writing my Circuitous Journey Blog for two years.  Since before Thanksgiving I have been ignoring any motivation to create art or contribute to my blog, or much of anything … Continue reading

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