SaturdayWith Georgia O’Keeffe

The Art of Georgia O’Keeffe

Footage of the 92 year old Georgia O’Keeffe taken in and around her home in New Mexico

“When I think of death, I only regret that I will not be able to see this beautiful country anymore… unless the Indians are right and my spirit will walk here after I’m gone”. – Georgia O’Keeffe

“The bones seem to cut sharply to the center of something that is keenly alive on the desert even tho’ it is vast and empty and untouchable… and knows no kindness with all its beauty.”  -Georgia O’Keeffe

“I don’t see why we ever think of what others think of what we do – no matter who they are. Isn’t it enough just to express yourself?”  -Georgia O’Keeffe

Friday

The Art and Life of Allan Houser

“To be an artist is to believe in life.”
Henry Moore

More Spirit Pouches

Back in my studio . . . Making more Spirit Pouches  . . . Very busy but having fun!!

Spirit Pouch # 1 – Work in progress

Spirit Pouch # 2 – Work in progress

“If you love what you do, you will never work another day in your life.” -Confucius

Spirit Pouch

I spent the afternoon playing around in the studio making a couple of spirit pouches. I make these with watercolor paper, acrylic paint and ink.

When I have finished painting I place feathers, white sage, natural fibers, crystals, etc… into the pouch area. I then add turquoise beads and other natural gemstones to finish the piece.

Below is my personal Spirit Pouch which hangs in my studio.

Spirit Pouch – Mixed Media – 5 x 8 inches.

Hang the Spirit Pouch on your wall  somewhere in your house where you can see it as a reminder of your connection to spirit.

Monday

Over the weekend I purchased two 30 x 40 inch canvases and after I got them home I realized that they were quite large and felt a little intimidated.

All sorts of thoughts went through my mind like ” do I have enough gesso, tissue paper and acrylic paint?” What will I paint on it?

Then I watched this video and and it helped to put everything into perspective.

For those who feel intimidated by large canvases here is a video that shows an artist painting on a really large canvas. Wow!

Time Lapse Large Oil Painting

Artist Quote for the Day

” A lot of it’s experimental, spontaneous. It’s about knocking about in the studio and bumping into things.” – Richard Prince

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