When I first lived in Israel in the 1990s, it was rare that you would be given a napkin with your meal unless you asked for it. They were often called a serviettes, from the British influence I suppose. They were expensive and as about as absorbent as waxed paper. Last night I had dinner […]
Author: Jean Wilkey
Line, Sweet Line
Line, sweet line. Line that creates the superhero and the cartoon. Line that encompasses and encircles; line that leads us on. LINE, SWEET LINEInk on paper, 10 x 8 inches
2011 Sketchbook tour
ArtHouse, who sponsored the 2011 Sketchbook Tour, is now putting the sketchbooks up on their new site. Check out my flamingos and bunnies from my sketchbook at: http://www.arthousecoop.com/library/1046 The sketchbooks are touring different locations around the country so if you are in the following cites you can see them in person. There are just under […]
Susan Hauptman
Susan Hauptman is another artist whose work I admire who specializes in self-portraiture. She is represented by the Forum Gallery in NYC. She is a brave artist who spares herself nothing in realistically portraying herself in a variety of situations which explore the roles of women and beauty in our culture. Self Portrait as a […]
Simon says
SIMON SAYS Graphite, 10 x 8 inches These sizes are all approximate since I didn’t bring a ruler with me.
Tina Newberry
Inspector General 11″x10″ 2001 Epaulettes, from Delusions of Grandeur, 12″x12″ 2005 One of my longtime favorite self-portraitists is South Philly artist Tina Newberry. I think her art is quirky, strange and wonderful. To check out her work click here.
Two dead birds and me
I was really, really sick yesterday. Don’t know what it was I ate. So I’m late posting. TWO DEAD BIRDS AND ME Ink and gouache, 12 x 9 inches
Without Glasses
WITHOUT GLASSESOil on panel, 8 x 6 inches oil I’m leaving today for Israel for a month. So after today, postings may be sparse until I return.