Tulip Laurie Fox Pessemier Acrylic/paper 23.5 x 17″ 60 x 43cm 275.00 It’s hard to eclipse the ECLiPSE for news this week. It was a non-event in Europe, where we didn’t have as much as a blink, but as my heart is often in the USA, I paid attention. The eclipse has always been a major event in my life. I experienced a total solar eclipse with … Continue reading
Lola and the Satyr Laurie Fox Pessemier Acrylic/canvas 13 x 16″ 33 x 41cm 550.00 We are on our way back North from our sojourn at Pompeii. We are leaving 48 hours early, because the weather is very windy and rainy, and predicted to continue like this through Monday. Conditions make it impossible to paint outdoors, but we are ready to leave, anyway. We never got to Naples, … Continue reading Artnotes: The Doing
Snow in Roccamalatina Laurie Fox Pessemier Acrylic/canvas 12 x 18″ 30 x 45cm 450.00 It was smelling like snow in Roccamalatina. Berlino and I stood in the yard inhaling that smell of dirt and a sort of river-y water. We both have enjoyed the cold weather. I love that cold pink sky and heavy frost on stubbly fields in the morning. I like winter for the naked … Continue reading Artnotes: The House Back
Akhel Teke Laurie Fox Pessemier Acrylic/canvas 18 x 23.5″ 45 x 60cm 590.00The Akhal-Teke is a Turkmen horse breed. They have a reputation for speed and endurance, intelligence, and a distinctive metallic sheen. The shiny coat of the breed led to their nickname, “Golden Horses”. Wikipedia When I was a child, my aunt used to visit her friend Marie. My aunt didn’t work on Mondays, so … Continue reading Artnotes: In the Dark
Broken Bread Laurie Fox Pessemier Acrylic/canvas 10.5 x 16″ 26 x 40cm 390.00 This week has slipped away into the computer: I am making a virtual gallery exhibition to start on 10 August. I am entering our artwork, as well as guest participants contributing images of “Breaking Bread: Fine Art Around the Table.” I am eager to launch – it is an extension of our brick-and-mortar … Continue reading Artnotes: Not out of the Question
On Tuesday, we got a flat of 14 eggplant. I had a terrific recipe for North Chinese eggplant (who knows what that’s supposed to mean?). It is made with soy sauce and ginger and garlic – it’s delish. After I did 7 of the 14 that way, I was pooped. The rest I put up in the regular Italian way, roasted with salt, pepper and … Continue reading Artnotes: Canned
It’s very hot summer here in Italy, punctuated with electrical storms. I like thunder and lightning, and find it more exciting than fireworks. It’s like a celebration (or hissy-fit) of the gods, and it’s always good for getting my attention. The celestial light display began around one last night, and continued for what seemed like a couple of hours. Through the screen in the window, … Continue reading Artnotes: the Message
I have been a hambone* all my life, telling funny stories, and making sure everyone is entertained. Suddenly, I am in front of a camera. I can’t really see, hear or smell anyone. We had our ZOOM opening with the SOZO Gallery this week. It went well, although I was a nervous wreck beforehand, despite telling myself “this is easier than a ‘real’ opening”. And … Continue reading Artnotes: Hambone
We want to wish everyone a happy Easter. It is just a weird Easter here, home of the Roman Catholic Church, and no celebration! There is something so RENEWING about this holiday, it seems a shame to let it pass unnoticed. We had groceries delivered on Friday, so at least I can make salmon today, and we saved out a bottle of good wine. We … Continue reading Artnotes: Renewal
“When she’s ready, just place a piece of paper under her.” Hah. So I was able to obtain a urine sample from Harika, and entertain the neighbors. With some stiff paper, strategically cut, I was able to fill the glass tube provided by the veterinarian. Harika has had some health issues since just before Christmas. They became really obvious over the last ten days. So, … Continue reading Artnotes: Testing the Water
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