Celebrating Our Differences
Isis Revisited Garden Spices featured renowned artist and friend, Ronnie Phillips, a few years ago. This summer, I viewed the art of talented Dymond Phillips, Ronnie’s daughter, and I couldn’t help but wonder how he inspired her. As it turns out, she told me, “Both of my parents…
It was this featured image, Musician’s Hands, a photograph that conveyed a journey, and a soul in detail, that intrigued me. I had to know the man who created it, the man who knew to cast and shoot such a mesmerizing photo. I solicited Ken Hester to allow…
Art is a way of connecting. When I render a place, person, or object with paint, I intend that this expression will resonate with those who view it. Hopefully, it will cause the viewer to recognize the beauty of the subject, and it’s worthiness to be painted. This…
“Third Friday Open Studio is tonight 2-21-2020 at the Bridgeport Art Center. We are having a Residence Show in the 3rd Floor Gallery. I have several pieces on display. These pieces are on display inside my Studio 3140, Wet Paintbrush. When you come you’ll get to learn what…
Art, What is it? Art is More than the oil on canvas Soaring notes, Ink on the page, Or twirling across a stage. When looking at the play, Sculpture, Magnificent edifice, We only see, hear, feel Skill’s interpretation Of imagination. The dazzling dance number, Tasteful dish, And intoxicating…
Artist, indeed! I met Francisco via social media. He followed my blog, and I followed his artwork. Upon browsing his JaZzArt, I connected with the mellifluous context of his work. I knew I needed to share my experience with you. Thank you, Francisco, and welcome to Garden…
Kathleen Atkins Wilson created MATERNAL LOVE of Elizabeth and Mary. Maternal Love is a personal encounter with Elizabeth and Mary, about the joy of being a vessel of creation. The radiant colors being light to the spirit of their love. The African ancestral symbols of Ashanti fertility dolls…
I experimented recently, to see how life would be without art. I closed my eyes and tried to imagine a world or an existence without the added beauty which art brings. It only took me two minutes to realize how empty my world would be without movies,…
“Art is meant to inspire us. Art tells our stories. It connects us.” Allie Adams, Picture Perfect Mysteries Art is a skill acquired through experience, observation, or study that covers a range of creative expression, not just paintings or drawings. The creation of art in any form is…
Never considered myself an artist – still don’t in the traditional sense of the word. Although, as with most things in my life, in a non-traditional sense, I do practice a very complicated and deep art form, astrology. But that discussion is for another day. I did dip…