Painting

Telling the Truth About Art By Lying About Paintings

I’m writing about paintings that don’t exist. Let me back up. I’m writing about an artist whose work has largely been lost. When a trusted mentor read my work, she suggested I write about the artist’s paintings. “Make them up,” she said. I was fascinated and daunted. I’ve since gotten over my fear and haveContinue reading “Telling the Truth About Art By Lying About Paintings”

Unmasking the Sprezzatura of Writing: What’s Under My Bed?

If sprezzatura means to express art in such a manner as to convey a supposed effortlessness, then let’s unmask that, at least in regards to my writing. (I say this with much tongue-in-cheekedness; I am not saying my writing is that good, but hey, how else am I gonna work up to what I reallyContinue reading “Unmasking the Sprezzatura of Writing: What’s Under My Bed?”

Manet: Portraying Life Exhibit at Toledo Museum of Art now through Jan. 1

It happened so quickly — my husband left the newspaper open for me on the dining room table, since he had to go in so early. This was this past Saturday. After I fed the fish I saw the paper and bent closer to examine the Manet painting there. Then I read that it isContinue reading “Manet: Portraying Life Exhibit at Toledo Museum of Art now through Jan. 1”