Hello Dear Art Lover
I See Skies of Blue, Red Roses Too
Hope this letter finds you well. We have been blessed with some pretty spectacular fall colour this season. This is my favourite time of the year. Yesterday we had a very windy but sunny day. I love a good wind! Those ones where the leaves are blown off the branches. I find it very exciting. Almost as good as a noisy thunderstorm by the lake.
Today just happens to be World Sight Day. Which made me think of the incomparable Louis and the song title I have referenced. One of my sisters ,[I am lucky to have 5!!!] had a cataract surgery yesterday. And..with full disclosure, I am playing russian roulette with my blood glucose and therefore potential for diminishing eyesight. I've been an ostrich, ignoring my climbing BG. No worries at the moment, but I do know the effects of continuing on this path. I have had success in the recent past with lowering it, and have made the commitment to return to a program that works for me. So far so good this week.
This has been such a stressful time for all of us and I would encourage you to ask me anything about painting or techniques. I know that creating can reduce stress levels. As you have seen, I love to experiment. I'm all about the 'What If' approach. If you've watched my Instagram account you might see me using Wetwipes. What the heck! They're not only good for cleaning hands but great at creating texture. You can either lay them flat on the painting and press off part of the last surface or you can scrub away. Give them a try. I'd love to see what you come up with.
My entrepreneurial daughter Joanna @caveandcrown [she makes delightful items with a bohemian vibe BTW] alerted me to this article from the Guardian about a little known female abstract artist from the 1900's, who didn't get the recognition she deserved in her lifetime. The documentary will come out soon.
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/oct/06/hilma-af-klint-abstract-art-beyond-the-visible-film-documentary
I'm attaching 2 recent paintings. One is 'The Eyes of the World', and the other is 'Yakyakyak' I'm sure you can guess which is which.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and friends.
YOUR HOME YOUR STYLE MY ART
Until next week,
Rock on,
GAIL
