back in time



jules olitski

There are so many reasons I get overly excited about art and the museums that house what I believe to be the most precious artifacts of history. Yesterday I visited the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and was pleasantly overwhelmed by the enormous collection of artists that I have only heard of and haven't had the opportunity to experience in person. One of the galleries I viewed was a retrospective of the abstract artist, Jules Olitski. He was a Ukranian born American that began painting with minimalist style and ended his career literally plastering paint on canvas that gave it a sculptural 3D effect. After viewing this collection, it was clear that I favored his earlier works, the stained paintings from 1960-1964 but respect the works he continued to create throughout his career.

Artists such as Lee Krasner, Frida Kahlo, and Modigliani were just a few that I was overjoyed to see in person.



Lee Krasner Blue and Black



 One of the final galleries I explored was one full of modern day contemporary artists. Beth Cavener-Stichter's Inquisitors was beyond amazing.



Beth Cavener-Stichter The Inquisitors





Off to another museum!!!

Have a wonderful day and don't forget about the 101010 Project that begins May 1st!



Art Making Break

curvy tree

I'm away from the studios for a few days, so I'm not doing a lick of creating except I have my camera close by for everything and anything that I think deserves recorded. Needless to say, I've already taken well over 200 pictures and recharging my battery as we speak.

This morning I found my way to the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. I walked the trails and saw beautiful trees, lots of birds, squirrels, butterflies and a turtle! Towards the end of my walk, I came to an overlook which was marked the Buffalo Bayou. I'm a Colorado girl and don't travel much south. So I am not used to seeing these gorgeous trees and swampland like forests. But I'm definitely not used to seeing a sign like this:

gator sign



 Tomorrow I'm off to the museum district!  Until next time....

Have a wonderful week!

samos