Category Archives: Art reviews, criticism and blogs

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Two designers

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Victoria

Selling my paintings online has offered exposure to a variety of artists, artisans and designers who are using the web as a similar tool. Two of those acquaintances are interior designers; Caitlin Creer of Salt Lake City, and Victoria Smith … 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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Sam Gilliam on what it means to be an artist

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Victoria

Gilliam juried my work into an exhibit last spring at Philadelphia’s Woodmere Museum of Art and I love that he says success for an artist is in just ‘doing it’, more than anything else. And that change is a routine part … Continue reading →

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David Hockney pontificates and paints

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Victoria

I liked David Hockney’s early portraits but his latest landscapes are quite a surprise if you haven’t yet discovered them. They remind me of a modern Matisse who might have used a lot of dioxazine purple to offset his phthalo … Continue reading →

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Southern Spaces

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Victoria

Very pleased to see Tom Zarrilli’s Roadside Memorials make it into Emory University’s scholarly journal, ‘Southern Spaces’ this month. The series is called ‘Documentary Expression and the American South’. My interview with Tom here on May 23 was also posted … Continue reading →

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Artists turned writers…and breaking news

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Victoria

Two pop icons died today. One updated Astaire’s (and Kelly’s) moves, followed PT Barnum’s model for showbiz and blazed through the ’70’s and 80’s. The other was known for her hair more than her acting. I listened to part of … Continue reading →

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Artist, patron and critical seeing

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Victoria

There are many artists in the online shops where I’ve been selling my own paintings, who offer to do commissions. My early background was spent studying and producing portraiture and there was even a stint in the late 1970’s when … Continue reading →

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