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Some thoughts about sketching
Like any skill, even though I’ve done this since I was 5, I’m rusty. Making judgements, trying to stay loose, not obsess, not worry that my hand seems to have a mind all it’s own: kind of jerky and unpredictable. Trying out new materials and tools. Looking at the dynamic work of other sketchers all…
Working draft of new book in process.
Stories about the process of being a working artist who’s faced challenges and adventures of all sorts over a long career. That would be me, thinking back about how much fun I’ve (usually) had, how blessed I’ve been to get up every morning (usually) excited about what a day will bring. When did my career start? In 5th…
Exhibition at Archival Gallery, July 10-31, 2018
This is my first exhibition since Solomon Dubnick Gallery and the crash of the economy in 2008, after making work that expressed an exploration of water – for a year. Now I’ve reconnected with Darling Neath whom I’ve know since “the ol’ days” with the late and very great Michael Himovitz. Crows are a bit…
There’s something about crows
Obsessions, and now with crows. They have so much personality, even the ceramic ones that only appear to be moving. Drawing on them is so much fun. No two are alike. They’re a little larger that life-size, with steel bases. OK in most weather. I haven’t had a gallery since the econ crash of…
Frankenstein interview on Cap Public Radio
Link to interview with Rivkah Sass and Taylor, February 27th. Beth Ruyak is such a blast to talk with.
Jack London in Korea, 1904: a Bee essay
Link to essay in the Sacramento Bee I’ve been researching and creating art about Jack London since 1997, when I created about 80 linear feet of murals at Jack London Square in Oakland. I spent many hours at the Sonoma State Park, pouring through albums of reproductions of his photography. I’ve pitched a couple of…
Frankenstein, hot off the press
See Sacramento Public Library for news and events of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. This: A graphic interpretation. My first, and what an incredible experience.
