Flow-ers

Before going into the Old Donation Center art studio the 4th graders stood out in the hall and played an intuitive game that I call 'How observant are you?' In this instance the idea was to look at and talk about 'The Wish Fulfilling Tree' a large painting that I brought along to hang in the hall outside the art room during my week at the school. Together we addressed the concepts of symbolism, where artist's find ideas, varied techniques, color choices, etc.

After a good round of discussion and terrific insights we went into the art room, closed the door and I asked each artist to now see how much of the painting they could recall from memory using the colors they like and simply having fun with the process.

Family Tree

As I prepare to drive north for the FAVA Gallery opening on September 14 and various and sundry workshop presentations, I realize that it's my first trip back home since my parents have departed, and the family home, gathering spot, has a new family living in it, new kids playing in the yard with the dog. However there is the joy of a new great niece who has just arrived

and so on we go....the family tree ever replenishing its roots with our remains.