Monthly Archives: October 2008
Back to L.A.
We escaped from the incessant “bingbingbingbingbing” and the stench of cigarettes throughout the casino and drove out to Red Rocks, a beautiful canyon just outside town. It was fantastic to get away from the casino, where the daylight never enters … Continue reading
Alchemy Conference ii
Las Vegas is a long way from my home, both spiritually and physically, and driving towards the city’s mock New York skyline and gilded towers I felt it’s one of the vortexes of human sadness in the world, where we … Continue reading
Alchemy conference
The truck’s loaded with four easels and paintings, ready to go. Cameron and I will leave early in the morning. I guess I should pack a bag now. I’m speaking about my work to folks at the conference tomorrow evening, … Continue reading
Newspaper article
Some very nice coverage on my current exhibit “The Principle” in the Time Out section of the Star this morning.
Four Cardinal Virtues
            Here are Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice as they appear in a nineteenth century card deck, the Etteilla. Strength is a little unusual as it doesn’t show the … Continue reading
oh no
I don’t usually put stuff on here that has nothing to do with art or alchemy, but I have a dark secret to share – I love Pacman. I play it most nights before I go to bed. The reason … Continue reading
What a day!
I didn’t find a moment to get into the studio amongst all the meetings and administrative stuff I had on my plate. They’re all good things, but very time consuming. After the passing out incident I needed to make sure … Continue reading
Back in the studio
We had a bit of a dramatic class this afternoon, when one of my students literally passed out in my arms. I think she stopped breathing for a few seconds but while trying to revive her and listen for her breath and … Continue reading
The Principle Brochure
Hot off the press, four boxes full of brochures for the Kwan Fong exhibit arrived today, the first in a series of brochures for the California Lutheran University Art Gallery. I’m very pleased with the way they turned out. It’s … Continue reading
Justice
Pre-Raphaelite Amanda came to the studio this afternoon and we spent a delightful time taking pictures of her as Justice. She was a wonderful model! We borrowed a robe from the University chapel for her costume; I thought Justice should … Continue reading