In my neck of the woods, it’s finally feeling like winter, and I feel like writing about it. In case your neck of the woods is still lacking a few wintry elements, here are three winter scenes to help you get in the mood as well.
Joseph Alleman, Lone Crimson, 2013. Oil on canvas. Private collection. www.josephalleman.com
Melissa Zexter, Blizzard Lovers. Embroidered photograph. www.melissazexter.com
Horace Pippin, The Fox (The Get-a-way), 1939. Oil on canvas. Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Three Things: The In-a-Line Edition
This week I’m studying things (and folks) in a row. All lined up, although not necessarily neatly, and not necessarily still.
Marcin Ryczek, Running. Photograph. www.marcinryczek.com
Holgersson, i:slant.III, 2010. Photograph. Via Flickr.
Rune Guneriussen, One can rely on the prudence of his decisions # 02, 2008. Photograph. www.runeguneriussen.no
Three Things: The Gratitude Edition
This Thanksgiving week, let’s focus on a moment of gratitude. Here are three such moments to help inspire you.
Horace Pippin, Giving Thanks, 1942. Oil on canvas (later mounted to composition board).
Nishe, Infinitely yours, 2013. Photograph. Via Flickr.
Fernando Botero, Still Life with Green Soup, 1972. Oil on canvas.
Three Things: Quiet Moment Edition
After a week like last week, and looking ahead to the weeks to come, I know I (and I suspect many others) could use a few quiet moments of reflection. Let’s write about such a moment.
Larry Sultan, Mom Touching Wallpaper, 1986, from Pictures from Home series. Photograph. www.larrysultan.com
Njideka Akunyili Crosby, “The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born” Might Not Hold True For Much Longer, 2013. Acrylic and transfers on paper. www.njidekaakunyili.com
Martin Brigden, Thought, 2015. Photograph. Via Flickr.
