“When the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in”…Andrew Jackson
Looks like the time has arrived.
Art studio
“hope for tomorrow’s light”
Juneteenth 2020 19.6.20 Acrylic on paper 24″ x 36″
Inspired by the words of President Obama and in support of those marching for Equality, Justice and Freedom in New York and across America today, including here in Vancouver.
“Juneteenth is a time to recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there’s cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.” Barack Obama, 2016.
6 to 3
The Supreme Court of the United States on the right side of history today…almost. It should have been 9 to 0. Their landmark decision rules that federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
be moved too
After the sublime performance at the Royal Opera House today of the world premier of a new work choreographed by Wayne McGregor to Strauss’ Morgan danced by Francesca Hayward and Cesar Corrales, the company all took a knee in support of Black Lives Matter; a powerful and moving moment. Watch it on YouTube for the next 14 days and be moved too.
three’s a party 12.6.20
“But I always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, and three’s a party” – Andy Warhol
(with apologies for the lack of social distancing)
and remembering Orlando four years ago with my post I am Orlando.
demonstration 11.6.20
walking the walk
Letting the paint lead the way in the studio today.
working with light
After a breathtakingly beautiful sunset and sky two nights ago I returned to the studio today to practice some more exercises from Tony Smibert’s “Turner’s Apprentice”.
In the chapter “Working with light” he writes, ”Learn what you can from Turner, certainly, but also study the play of light in nature, adapt what you learn and allow what you see to inspire drama within landscapes painted in your own way”.
When you see the sky from two nights ago you can see why I was inspired.
Return to the Sacred Valley
The salt pans at Maras, Peru.
Seven years ago today we were visiting the Sacred Valley in Peru on our way to Machu Picchu. We visited the Inca crop circles at Moray and the salt pans at Maras. I had started my blog just a few weeks before to document and share our journey. Here we are seven years later and the blog continues. I noted that day how abstract the landscape was and would be something “for the studio when we’re home”. Well, better late than never.
Here is the original post for you to enjoy; “Its getting closer” refers to the anticipation of our arrival at Machu Picchu, of which more on another day
Machu Picchu – 7 The Sacred Valley June 8th, 2013
…Another day full of remarkable sights and images. The terraced Inca crop circles at Moray date back to the 13th century, each level with its own microclimate. Then on to the pre-Incan salineras or salt pans at Maras, which create a stunning abstract landscape. Something for the studio when we´re home. We then hiked down to the valley, pausing to enjoy the beauty of the Urubamba river before lunch and a quite afternoon to help acclimatize to the altitude. On to Pisac and Cusco tomorrow before meeting our hiking group on Monday evening. It´s getting closer!…
no need for a title
No agenda, no direction, just letting the colours march across the paper today and hoping for the best. They didn’t let me down.
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