Author Archives: Victoria

Voice of Rain

Another new painting from my series based on Walt Whitman poems. THE VOICE OF THE RAIN, Walt Whitman. AND who art thou? said I to the soft-falling shower, Which, strange to tell, gave me an answer, as here translated: I … Continue reading

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January’s tribute to Kate McGarrigle, + new paintings

Kate McGarrigle died of cancer on monday, she was only 63. I discovered the McGarrigle sisters when I bought their debut album, ‘Kate and Anna McGarrigle’ in 1975. One of my favorite songs on that lp, ‘Talk to me of Mendocino’, presaged … Continue reading

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The dazzling days and nights

A break in the cold weather and a few new paintings. The book ‘Neruda’s Garden, an Anthology of Odes’, poetry about nature and his odes to ordinary items informed the title for the painting below. Incandescent Dusk. Oil on canvas panel … Continue reading

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Winter 2010, new paintings

I’ve started a new series of small works, the first of 2010 is based on a Walt Whitman poem, the title a phrase from his “One Hour to Madness and Joy” from his ‘Leaves of Grass’.   ‘O to drink … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania winter

My pal Ali was here for Christmas and we had a fine country walk on monday, around the 574 acre Stroud Preserve, just south of West Chester. There are many nature preserves, parks and farms in Chester County, but this is … Continue reading

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Snow sunsets and Christmas eve

The big storm that ravaged the northeast left a lovely two feet in the Brandywine Valley here in southeastern PA. It’s beautiful when dusk rakes across the drifts. Here’s my latest, and I’m working on another small painting of snow … Continue reading

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White out

Here in southeastern PA, we had almost two feet of snow over the weekend. Beautiful coming down, fun to shovel with the neighbor kids helping, and forgeddabout driving. The pickup has been safely ensconced in the garage, waiting for the … Continue reading

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Print Society… and Etsy makes the NY Times

I discovered a new online art site that is elegantly sophisticated in its interface and look. Cleaner and more spare than most of the sites I’ve seen devoted to art or for that matter, any retail,  Sahadeva Hammari helped to design … Continue reading

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Winter’s arrival

Our first snow and one of my favorite seasons. It’s cold outside! Time for fleece, hot chocolate and indoor painting. My newest painting, inspired by the weekend’s weather. First Snow, oil on canvas panel 9″x12″ 2009. (sold)  

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Autumn twilight

This is my latest painting and I’m not sure if it’s finished. Another day or two will tell. Dusk has been spectacular here in southeastern PA. The light changes quickly at the end of the day now, but just before … Continue reading

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