So here we are, the end of 2014 and looking at the beginning of a brand new year. Time to take a look back and see where I've been and think about where I might go in 2015. This year has seen me get a permanent job, show my art work all over town and all the way up the Mississippi in Pepin. I had a wonderful garden and tried to preserve the flavors in all kinds of ways - herb vinegars, liqueurs, nasturtium capers, pestos, parsley oil, and many dried herbs. Cooking for me is just one more creative outlet.
Back to the art. There were a number of themes that seemed to emerge in my drawing throughout 2014. Here are some of the couples drawings that I did.
Nature is always something that interests me, as well. Especially the twisting shapes of tree branches and flower petals.
Another place I would return to was drawing hands. I love the crazy forms hands can take. I think the practice is starting to pay off.
When I feel blank and uninspired I turn to the everyday things that are around me.
And people. How can people not fascinate?
Finally, paintings. Paintings suffered in 2014. I like what I did manage to produce. I'd like to find more time in 2015 to explore painting more.
Looking ahead, I don't know where next new year will find me. I'll continue to draw, plan to find more time to paint, and to explore the places around me. I'm longing to travel, but with a limited budget it'll need to be weekend road trips. So much to come. I'm excited to see how 2015 unfolds.
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