One of the comments I enjoyed while painting my mural was from a man who came up to tell me that there should be more women painters. He noted how most painters you see (at least doing murals or other outdoor art) are men. I appreciated this affirmation, and the fact that it happened to […]
I'm happy to have some of my installation work in a show that opens this Friday, May 17th, at Keystone Art Space (my old stomping grounds!). There will be a reception for the artists on Saturday, May 24th, from 5 to 9pm, and the show will feature a variety of collage and assemblage work by […]
My artist friend Diana Kohne (who I interviewed a few years ago on this blog), has just launched a great new way to connect local artists with people who want to collect art, but aren't sure where to start. It's called Art Cricket LA and I just wanted to give her a shout out here, […]
So, I have one more story from this project I want to express. I've talked to many homeless people throughout this process, and one in particular touched me deeply. Early on, he came up to talk and was referencing other murals throughout Santa Monica, and then said, "and now we have this one!" His use […]
That is how I would describe, overall, this public art project I've just about completed (finished shots coming soon). I have had so many incredible encounters with people over the past month, and for me, that is very life-giving. From working professionals to mothers with their children to homeless people to the elderly to...you name […]