Back in the studio — finally. It was a most excellent day of drawing on Sunday. I lit the incense, put on my ipod, and drew almost nonstop for five hours. Stepping back into the groove with a limited vocabulary, ink drawings and iconic marks, made … Read More →
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the space between
I’ve been living in the space between. There is so much art in my head and no opportunity to be in the studio. The ideas are beginning to take up every last bit of empty space in my head. //
in the studio: stella’s got her groove back
At last a full day in the studio. It has been difficult getting in a rhythm since our move to Old City. Unpacking, settling in, and working have kept me from establishing a time to get to my studio and make art. Saturday I spent the … Read More →
studio : January 2010
I’ve been back to working on these drawings. They are a spring place that I hold in my head. I have imagined them blooming by April. Then again the rhythm of the seasons has been disturbed on this crazy planet so I’m not really sure … Read More →
studio : the energy within
Spent a good deal of saturday working on the studio. The configuration is so different from the last space that it is taking time to get to know it. Lots of new drawers and surfaces to store and complete work that I have to figure … Read More →
studio december : illuminated experiments
When the winter comes the long hours of darkness bring an additional chill. Each winter my drawings look for the light. Drawing that embrace the chill. Each year I toy with the idea of creating illuminated drawings. This year I have begun seriously making some … Read More →
inspiring new drawings : listening to the stones.
Been getting into the studio and spending time there. Just haven’t really gotten going on the new drawings. I started a set of red ones and now I’ve had to put them aside. I don’t have that kind of energy. I’ve spent a good amount … Read More →
drawing in a new space
Here’s a shot at my new drawing space. I brought a new drawing board where I can mount papers and move the board around. It also has a smooth surface; that’s very helpful. I made small drawings and many sketches for new larger drawings I’m … Read More →
studio : September
Working madly to get my studio ready for POSt (Philadelphia Open Studio Tours). This is crazy since it’s a whole new studio. I’ve been planning, painting, constructing for weeks. Finally. I have a rough and workable plan for the entrance to the space. I’ll be … Read More →

in the studio : July 2010
It was 9 am and already 82° when I headed out to my studio sunday morning. It’s a two mile walk or so. I usually break it up with a stop for a cup of coffee or breakfast on the way. This sunday Margaret walked with … Read More →