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Anton Mauve

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Going Dutch

The Hague was the city I called home for six months. There were things I loathed and things I loved about the place but perhaps the thing that struck me most was its most ethereal feature—the Dutch light. more »

Jun 5, 2012 by in -the studio-

Stopping to Smell the Landscapes

Too often I am focused on the car in front of me going slow in the left lane instead of the tranquil natural beauty all around me. A recent trip to the South Street Gallery on this month’s First Friday allowed me to take a longer look at such sights. more »

May 2, 2012 by in -the studio-

From Garbage to Gallery

Taking in the complexities, the light emitting from some pieces and deliberately not from others, my eyes scan the space quickly, not falling on any one piece for long; this is the first time I’ve encountered what’s known as Found Art. more »

Apr 19, 2012 by in -the studio-

The Art of Emotion

If you were to ask Rothko, he would want the art to speak for itself. “Silence is so accurate,” he is quoted frequently as saying, explaining his reluctance to either title or explain the meaning of his paintings. more »

Jan 31, 2012 by in -the studio- (2 Comments)