June 1-30, 2019 | Opening Reception June 6 6-8pm | Palette Paint | 5813 Grove Ave. Richmond, VA 23226
https://palettepaint.com/artist-dandridge-davis-june-2019/
Sharing Kindred Spirits
The First Step
in Katherine Tzu-Lan’s painting process I discovered while reading about her in October 2018 Virginia Living is ironically the same as mine. We both begin each work with a “pour”, haphazardly pouring watered-down acrylic onto our flat surface. In her case, paper, and mine, raw (unprimed) canvas. This process apparently appeals to each of us as we enjoy the lack of control … the freedom of movement and happenchances that evolve. “This ‘chance operation’ becomes the starting point for the work.” Even though we haven’t met, I feel as though we’re kindred spirits.
Sharing .... The Artist's Way
To reignite creativity in a profession that can be solitary, a friend recommended an oldie but goodie book by Julia Cameron: The Artist's Way
Julia encourages artists through Creative Affirmations. Pages 117-118 read, "When a painter is painting, he or she may begin with a plan, but that plan is soon surrendered to the painting's own plan ... we are more the conduit than the creator of what we express."
Sharing .... current and upcoming SHOWS
Coleoptera | Acrylic on Canvas | 36"w x 50"h
Please join in visiting current shows and attending openings of upcoming shows.
Feb 23, 2018 - Mar 17, 2018 Group Show @ ART WORKS 320 Hull St. Richmond, VA 23224 804-291-1400 www.artworksrichmond.com
Mar 23, 2018 7pm-9pm Opening Reception Mar 24, 2018 10am-4pm READ Art Show New Community School 4211 Hermitage Rd. Richmond, VA 23227 804-266-2494 x2229
April 27, 2018 Opening Reception 6-9pm through May 19, 2018 Solo Show ART WORKS - Skylight Gallery 320 Hull St. Richmond, VA 23224 804-291-1400 www.artworksrichmond.com
Sharing ... Silence
In reading this month's Town & Country I came across an article that "spoke" to me. And it was ironically titled: Do Not Speak. In our digital charged world, I am not alone in craving peace and quite. This article lists places people pay for just that. Their called digital detox camps as people realize their addiction. It sites the proven benefits of silence from a Duke University study. They found mice that had two hours of silence everyday, had triggered brain cell development. And in a study in the journal of Heart, found that silence had more of a calming effect on breathing and blood pressure than even soothing music.
Enjoy some silence!