The Book About Death
Matthew Rose I liked the idea of this project by Matthew Rose but I couldn’t get myself in the right frame of mind to do it. Here is his call for the Book About Death, including his own entries and … Read More
West of Chelsea: Lisa Pressman
Recently, artist and writer Nancy Tobin visited my studio for a chat and a tour: “During a recent tour of her studio, Ms. Pressman, who is from West Orange, showed me work from as far back as high school. It’s … Read More
what happens when “I am not painting”
Notes 12 x12 encaustic Lpressman @2009 This past June, after creating work for a solo show, having other pieces out at other places, and sales coming to a slow crawl, I decided to stop painting for a while. Yes 10 … Read More
Daniel Sroka, Art Influences
Daniel Sroka is a photographer living in NJ. This May, he was named a nominee in the Abstract category of the 3rd Annual Photography Masters Cup for his photograph Mask ( fallen leaf) His work is represented by Artful Home, … Read More
Between the Lines
Between the Lines 4 encaustic on paper 17 x17 LPressman Over the years I have collected vintage postcards and old books that collect dust and take up space around the studio and house. Recently, while working, I grabbed two books … Read More
Tim McFarlane’s influences
I first saw Tim McFarlane’s work two years ago at Bridgette Mayer’s booth at the Red Dot Fair . I remember looking around and seeing his work leaning against the floor. His work speaks to me, has a freshness and … Read More
Who are your art influences? Kirsty Hall
Kirsty Hall is an artist and freelance curator based in Bristol, England. She writes a blog, Up All Night and also worked on a year long project called The Diary Project. “Capturing the traces left behind by events and finding … Read More
What artists have influenced you ? Diane McGregor
Diane McGregor is an artist who lives and works in Santa Fe.She is currently in a group show of 5 abstract painters, that openedJuly 10th and is up through Sept 27th, at The Preston Contemporary Art Center in Mesilla, NM. … Read More
Waiting
Taking the time to watch what is going on in my Lilac bush……… Here they are All photos by Jay Rosenblatt @2009