That Romanian egg video was absolutely remarkable to watch! Thank you so much for sharing. I guess because it’s close to Easter, I thought to draw eggs in my daily drawing/sketching practice yesterday. There’s something mesmerizing about decorating an egg shape! No idea why. 🤷♀️
So happy you watched The Last Picture Show. The cinematography in Peter Bogdanovich movies is beautiful. Silence and empty spaces. Although I think he directed What’s Up Doc, which is not so quiet, I still saw it multiple times at the theater when young lol! Time to read Lonesome Dove, a most popular book that I skipped for some reason.
The Ruth Asawa Retrospective is an eye-opening journey from room to room. Who knew about those flower drawings?! I would love to shake the hand of the exhibition techs that had to set the lights for the wire sculptures. So many possible variations. Someday I’d like to see it done with multiple colors. She did this all while raising six kids with her husband. True. Ms. Asawa can metaphorically dance backwards in heels on a slippery floor.
I grew up in Edmonton Alberta Canada where there’s a large Ukrainian population. A lot of my friends’ grandmas were amazing Easter Egg artist. Fond memories!
I was unfortunately at SFMOMA too soon to see Ruth Asawa, but I did see Kara Walker's *Fortuna and the Immortality Garden (Machine)* and it blew my mind. Or it might be more accurate to say that it blew my heart? At any rate, it made me weep. It's on floor 1, which I believe you can see without paying.
I saw that great review in the Guardian of the Thiebaud show and I’m considering making a special trip to San Francisco to see it. It would be worth it.
I thought of you when I went to the Wayne Thibaud exhibit. It’s a really interesting show, not just the desserts everyone expects. Seeing the brush strokes up close was really interesting. As was reading a small book of interviews he did with his former students. The Ruth Asawa exhibit is even more impressive- huge and comprehensive. I grew up in SF when she was teaching at elementary schools. Her drawings are even more amazing than her wire sculptures. I wish it were possible to visit her studio/house. The Paul McCartney photo exhibit is also worth a visit to SF right now.
Thank you for writing/sharing these newsletters. I actively look forward to reading them every week and seeing what ideas you're going to share. They fill a very specific cup for me personally (I love art and I consume it much more than I make it, but your encouragement serves as a constant reminder for me that I can return to it anytime, no excuses or justifications needed).
I had thought you were going to post where you purchased your apron (I believe you said your wife had purchased it) from the Tuesday newsletter. Eagerly awaiting!
They have Understanding Comics for kids? How is it different I wonder?
I always look forward to your "Ten things" posts! I learn more about you as a person and a writer, and I learn new things in general. Love it!
That Romanian egg video was absolutely remarkable to watch! Thank you so much for sharing. I guess because it’s close to Easter, I thought to draw eggs in my daily drawing/sketching practice yesterday. There’s something mesmerizing about decorating an egg shape! No idea why. 🤷♀️
Thanks for the reference to Tucker Nichols. His work is inspiring especially his flowers for very sick people.
Thanks also for all the info you post, I always learn something(s) cool from reading it.
So happy you watched The Last Picture Show. The cinematography in Peter Bogdanovich movies is beautiful. Silence and empty spaces. Although I think he directed What’s Up Doc, which is not so quiet, I still saw it multiple times at the theater when young lol! Time to read Lonesome Dove, a most popular book that I skipped for some reason.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is insanely good. I love seeing it get the love it deserves. Who knew a sequel to a spinoff film could inspire so much???
The Ruth Asawa Retrospective is an eye-opening journey from room to room. Who knew about those flower drawings?! I would love to shake the hand of the exhibition techs that had to set the lights for the wire sculptures. So many possible variations. Someday I’d like to see it done with multiple colors. She did this all while raising six kids with her husband. True. Ms. Asawa can metaphorically dance backwards in heels on a slippery floor.
I grew up in Edmonton Alberta Canada where there’s a large Ukrainian population. A lot of my friends’ grandmas were amazing Easter Egg artist. Fond memories!
I was unfortunately at SFMOMA too soon to see Ruth Asawa, but I did see Kara Walker's *Fortuna and the Immortality Garden (Machine)* and it blew my mind. Or it might be more accurate to say that it blew my heart? At any rate, it made me weep. It's on floor 1, which I believe you can see without paying.
I saw that great review in the Guardian of the Thiebaud show and I’m considering making a special trip to San Francisco to see it. It would be worth it.
I thought of you when I went to the Wayne Thibaud exhibit. It’s a really interesting show, not just the desserts everyone expects. Seeing the brush strokes up close was really interesting. As was reading a small book of interviews he did with his former students. The Ruth Asawa exhibit is even more impressive- huge and comprehensive. I grew up in SF when she was teaching at elementary schools. Her drawings are even more amazing than her wire sculptures. I wish it were possible to visit her studio/house. The Paul McCartney photo exhibit is also worth a visit to SF right now.
I’m in the SF Bay Area and I’m taking this as a sign that it’s been too long since I’ve made it out to the museums.
Thank you for writing/sharing these newsletters. I actively look forward to reading them every week and seeing what ideas you're going to share. They fill a very specific cup for me personally (I love art and I consume it much more than I make it, but your encouragement serves as a constant reminder for me that I can return to it anytime, no excuses or justifications needed).
I appreciate your brand from a marketing perspective too - I've written about this a couple of times in blog pieces for work (https://sweetrosestudios.com/2024/07/building-an-online-presence-for-your-small-business/). Just wanted to share and say thank you for doing what you do!
Thanks for being here!
I had thought you were going to post where you purchased your apron (I believe you said your wife had purchased it) from the Tuesday newsletter. Eagerly awaiting!
Turns out she bought it from some Chinese Amazon knockoff site https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806430291336.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.331b18028IIYrT&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Thanks!
Lonesome Dove is one of five novels on my "great American novels" list. Jesamyn Ward is also represented on that list.
What are the others?!?
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
The Time of Our Singing by Richard Powers
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin (not a novel, but he has to be on the list)
Moby Dick by Herman Melville (sorry, but I love it)
Salvage the Bones By Jesamyn Ward
Don’t have to be sorry — I love MOBY-DICK. One of those books I plan to reread every 5-10 years until I croak
If it isn’t already, put McMurtry’s Duane’s Depressed on your pile.