Author Archives: Victoria

Frank Lloyd Wright in my neighborhood

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Victoria

I’m a volunteer for my township’s historical commission and we  rediscovered one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s residential homes in the area, the owner having recently passed away. Folly Cottage was designed in the 1920’s for Wright’s daughter, who was tragically … Continue reading →

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The Whitney Biennial reviews

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Victoria

I haven’t gotten into the city yet to see the Whitney Biennial and may have to skip it this time. Much time being spent painting my own work and getting house repairs finalized. What I have seen are interesting takes … Continue reading →

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February and a new team

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Victoria

I was recently invited to join a new Etsy team called Artisans Gallery. The members have been busy curating ‘treasuries’, or collections of products. Some of my work has been featured in a few of these treasuries lately and I … Continue reading →

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Snow and roses

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Victoria

A little sun, a little less snow. The neighbor with his crew who plowed my driveway and some lovely red roses just in time for Valentine’s Day (thanks A).

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A second blizzard, paintings in progress

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Victoria

This snow is wetter and heavier than any of our other storms, still coming down since last night. And I’d just gotten the driveway completely clear! The birdbath is close to being obliterated from the view…  Today it’s bread baking, … Continue reading →

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Milton Resnick, painting in action.

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Victoria

I discovered this tonight on public TV. Resnick is superb in his evaluation of what makes a painter tick. ‘The first five minutes are the best, after that you’re in trouble’. ‘Artists have ups and downs. If you’re good, you’re … Continue reading →

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Blue skies in February

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Victoria

Update from Snowmageddon. After two days, most of the driveway is shoveled. At this point, I’m hoping one of the neighbors will come over with a snowplow….but at least there’s not much left. That’s if my back will hold up. … Continue reading →

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The great Nor’easter

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Victoria

I went to bed with snow coming down and woke up to the same weather. Stumbling out the front door, the snow was up to my knees. No NY Times out front, and I can’t get out the back door … Continue reading →

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February paintings and glaciers

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Victoria

I wanted to paint more snow scenes, but we haven’t had enough lately. So this week I resorted to glaciers and memories of travels in Glacier National Park and the Columbia Icefields in the Canadian Rockies, north of Jasper in … Continue reading →

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Pink Road in Umbria

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Victoria

I began this painting with brushwork, but ended up slashing at it with a palette knife. Too bad I can’t post the highest resolution here because it’s pretty damned juicy. Photographs helped to document my  walks on mostly unpaved roads, winding … Continue reading →

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