Its Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

After work on Friday night I went to spend some time with my cousin, she, an up and coming sommelier, has been off of her feet for a few weeks confined nearly to her room in a new share in a Williamsburg loft. It was Halloween night and as the zo… Continue

Posted on 3rd November 2008 at 8:37pm — 1 Comment

Death & Nature VS Nurture

Soon it will be 27 years here. The boyfriend will leave for three months in two weeks. We spend the weekend together. The best friend has just been diagnosed, two months to two years, depending on therapy. Peanut and Lady K will have their solo shows within the next three weeks. The… Continue

Posted on 22nd October 2008 at 4:47am —

Back in Black

Left Kansas last week, it was Salina's 150th birthday. The story goes that the area has been too harsh to settle, till some tough lady chided the handful of men into sticking it out. I left sick and tired, had a surprisingly easy trip back to NYC, got home earlier than expected, got… Continue

Posted on 4th October 2008 at 4:16pm —

And Now the End is Near

I gave my final presentation last night, included a behind the scenes in the studio video that I made during my stay here in Salina. There was a good turn out, some good questions asked during Q&A. Then the goodbyes start, the folks that I have only begun to know, those that surpr… Continue

Posted on 26th September 2008 at 3:33pm —

Ride the White Pony

Thanks Richae for taking me to the top and bringing me back creamy cherries and all.

If you want to ride, don't ride the white pony.

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Posted on 22nd September 2008 at 6:39am —

How High is the Water Momma?

Six days left and counting. Have already begun packing and clearing the debris that I scattered. Completed the final sketch for the new group of four works on paper, this one is ten feet long, size, scale. This immense studio allowed me to get outside of myself, this city let me out of my world, and now I begin to mentally prepare for my return. I am exhausted, pushing myself harder in these two months, must take full advantage of this space and the support. I'll need to turn in my key, lock th… Continue

Posted on 22nd September 2008 at 5:16am —

Who Am I, What Am I Here?

I am totally exhausted, been working my artist butt off. I spent three hours today with Brad and Lori and their students at Kansas Wesleyan, it was a good time, but i arrived so tired from the day before, working ten hour days and I sure hope that the new projects will turn out good.… Continue

Posted on 20th September 2008 at 12:38am —

Twelve Days

Twelve days left, am in hyper production mode, feels like all of my ideas are flowing and coming together, am enjoying this tsunami of creative energies, but it makes me kind of batty. The opening went really good, then I had the after party here at the studio, been a while since I h… Continue

Posted on 16th September 2008 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

Showtime

Went to the Art Cinema, saw The Fall, brought to mind some personal memories, feeling out of sorts, went with John, he was very good company, but they all come and then go, and I am left wanting more, wanting something that I don't have, here comes the train again. The tracks run right down the middle of this street, not very many cars on it and it does not pass that often, but when I hear the whistle blowing I want to run out and watch as it goes by. Am I waiting for something, doesn't it's pas… Continue

Posted on 11th September 2008 at 4:41am —

9-8-08, 21 Days Remaining

There is some sort of monsoon weather pattern that has enveloped this area, from what I understand it's not typical. Rather chilly and rainy, very gray and damp. I packed according to the weather statistics and let's just say that I was not at all prepared for the change. Had an absolutely fabulous weekend, worked out a new sketch that has been simmering for years now, the work on paper, took it to a whole new level and I love it. The effort left me exhausted Saturday night but this space, this… Continue

Posted on 8th September 2008 at 5:57pm — 1 Comment