I’ve never been a huge dessert or sweets fan, but I can’t lie: I do know the simple pleasure of sucking on a sugar cube pressed into the roof of your mouth. Sugar is a versatile ingredient, though. Just because I prefer it in compacted cube form doesn’t mean everyone does. This week, let’s add some sugar to our scene.
Amy Stevens, Confections #65, 2008. Photograph. www.amystevensart.com
André Kertész, Bowl with Sugar Cubes, 1928. Photograph.
Margaret Morrison, Gummy Worms, 2009. Oil on canvas.
Three Things: The Narrative Edition
This week, let’s follow a character around as she goes about her day. Let’s assume the below moments are in sequential order… what happens between each moment?
Hope Gangloff, Kristin Schiele, 2015. Acrylic on panel. www.inglettgallery.com
Ana Teresa Fernández, Untitled (Performance documentation). Oil on canvas. www.anateresafernandez.com
Cindy Sherman, Untitled Film Still #58, from 1980.
This past weekend, the Hazel & Wren staff retreated around a campfire (and coffee) to discuss things big and small. On this Monday morning, the firelight is still dancing in my eyes. Let’s use those sparks for our weekly inspiration.
James McNeill Whistler, Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket, 1875. Oil on panel. The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, Michigan.
Thom Chapman, Untitled, 2016. Photograph. www.chapmanphotography.tumblr.com
Andrew Wyeth, Campfire, 1982, from Helga series. Watercolor. Private collection.
Three Things: The Nightmare Edition
This week’s writing prompt takes its cues from sleep… although not a very restful sleep. Do you remember the last nightmare you had? If not, below are three possible settings, just ripe for a sudden nightmare twist.
Karin Daymond, On A Clear Day, I. Oil on canvas. www.karindaymond.co.za
Angela Deane, We’re With Her, 2014. Acrylic on found photograph. www.angeladeane.com
Karolis Strautniekas, The Nightmare, 2015. Digital painting. www.strautniekas.com
