Discovered this Japanese-American artist accidentally when browsing for 2020 calendars in American Book Center, Amsterdam!
I’m attracted to his art not least because of the subject: his series of paintings on Yosemite, made around 1930. El Capitan, Half-dome, red woods. beautiful! Brings back my own nostalgic memories of Yosemite from the turn of the century…
While living in Pune, I had worked up the network to present my art at two local exhibitions. A promising start at that time, but then I moved to Amsterdam, and in re-creating my life here, art – and exhibitions – took a back seat. So these are the only shining examples of my artistic…
A place to keep track of my favorites among lesser known artists, and friends and family who dabble in art Daily Art is a phone app as well as a website where you can find art inspiration daily, as the name suggests. Have found several gems through the app, and highly recommend it for anyone…
Another Dutch artist I am fascinated by is Escher. Escher House/ Palace is a lovely collection of his works in De Hague, an hour’s train ride away. Have been there a few times in my years here, and never really tire of it.
How could I have not catalogued Michelangelo? Re-reading my Italy by train series reminded me of my intense admiration for him.
I rustle along among the leaves,Trying to hide from youConfused – should I hide,Or should I let you see my thoughts?I am the snake with two minds,With no place to hide….
The orange headed oneGoes skiing,A whizz of color,He starts off lazily downhill,Gathering speed as he goes,Lithe and graceful,Zooming down the slope,A blur of orange and purple,Warms my heart on a cold snowy day.
