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Workshop: Sac Sketches @ University Art, Nov 8
Thursday, November 8th, 10-1 University Art on J Street. Limited to 10 sketchers so register soonest: email me at staylorstudio@gmail.com. This date is full, but contact me for future dates, please. Here’s a new sketch of Sandhill Cranes at sunrise. Well, I started the sketch before sunrise, to the cacophony of thousands of birds. If…
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…
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.
Frankenstein: a special edition for the Sacramento Library
Mary Shelley published Frankenstein in 1818, anonymously. A sign of her times, and just one of many issues that make this cautionary tale so very timeless. I met the director of the Sacramento Public Library system, Rivkah Sass, over a year ago, with an immediate recognition of a kindred spirit. I’ve wanted to make a graphic novel…
The new RR Museum mural is finished
Wide Open Walls was a 10 day mural festival in Sacramento, from August 10-20th. 50 artists created 40 huge murals all over the central region. As part of the event, I repainted the California State Railroad Museum digital mural that I’d created and installed in 1999. The vinyl had held up, but the image- printed with…
Day 2: CA Railroad Museum reincarnated: Wide Open Walls
My lift driver, Mike Newby , State Parks.
Sketch for new project: functional sculpture
Day 1: CA Railroad Museum reincarnated: Wide Open Walls
Thrilled to be starting a complete repainting of the California State Railroad Museum mural that was installed as a digital mural in 1999. I’m repainting by hand this time as part of the fabulous mural festival, in Sacramento from August 10-20th. See Wide Open Walls site for all events, parties, and locations. My wall faces east, so I’ll be…