Diary Of An Artist In A New World

The Post Modern Christmas Tree

Last night the boys and myself decorated our Christmas tree. At first they were typical boys and just chucked some tinsel on quickly. It looked terrible. So after some chastisement and instruction on thinking aesthetically we managed to improve on the first effort.

An Artist's Breakfast In Summer

Mango and Lady Finger Bananas. A plate in from of the computer, and the list of things to do today. A simple ritual that I love. I read emails, check Google News, and enjoy the fruit. The classes have been draining me of late, but I need to thank them for this breakfast. There were many dark years when I could never afford fruit except as an occasional treat. So for me I value the simple pleasure of a bowl of diced Mango as a great treasure to be savored and enjoyed as a special gift. An artist who has been through very hard times appreciates very simple and basic things.

Where Did That Month Go?

Almost a month without a post in the Diary! Don't worry I have not been abducted by aliens, but sadly, nor can I offer the excuse that I have been working on a painting. The sad truth is a combination of factors, much of which was out of my control. This is what happened:

Sleep At Last In A Month Both Traumatic And Exciting

Managed to get good sleep last night. Had set the alarm for 8 1/2 hours but was woken an hour early but even so it is so good to feel relatively refreshed. With the funeral last monday, and an extra busy week following sleep became a luxury I could not afford. This coming week will be at least as bad. November is always my most difficult month of the year. It seems that Scorpios are disproportionaltely represented in my family and friends. The birthdays alone make this a busy month, add in hens events and Lisa's death, and I have many reasons to be glad to see December this year.

Polish Women Are Beautiful Brides-To-Be

There have been many claims over the years about the extraordinary beauty of Polish women. Kamila certainly is never going to prove them wrong. But then maybe beauty rubs off on your friends because Kamilas friends were a particularly beautiful group of women

Art In The Rain

It was pouring with rain this evening before class. I thought for sure it would be a quiet night. Yet there was a full room and an electric excitement among those passionate artists who would rather draw than be concerned about the rain.

Natalie Kramarzewski: The Start Of A Beautiful Day

Deborah organised Natalie's Arty Party for 1pm and when everyone arrived they were surprised by all the yummy food. In the guest book Natalie wrote that the food was amazing. We work hard to make certain it is the best possible and that you will never forget our Arty Party event.

East Sydney Academy Of Art - Artist's At Work

I experience a curious phenomenon. Every other art school in existence has smaller classes in the last term of the year. My last term is always my busiest. I do not know why, I just enjoy the full classes just before Christmas and the buzz that produces. This is the East Sydney Academy Of Art in action:

A Beautiful Arty Party For Jennifer Waldron

Someone wrote in the guest book that this event was "stylish and raunchy at the same time - a rare feat". These hens are themselves stylish and beautifully elegant guests in the studio. They are close friends and family, and that kind of connectedness was obvious, and a beautiful thing to see.

Aaron Mangan And A Bucks Arty Party

This is the first time we have done an Arty Party for a bucks night. I was a bit apprehensive, bucks party's have a bad reputation, but Paul, the organizer was having trouble finding a hens event that would allow men. He wanted to be subversive and bring men to what is traditionally a women's event. In the end I needn't have worried. Aaron and his mates are a fabulous group of guys and we all had a wonderful time.