Why do I find oysters attractive as a subject. I have no doubt it is all the multi- hued layers of shell they build up throughout their lives. Layering is definitely a theme: in the studio I layer paint; in 'The Cardboard Kitchen' I layer
Continue ReadingThe eggplant is the queen of summer. Not only is the color associated with royalty, the shapes are amazing. Maybe this is the summer equivalent of the pear in fall: the still life painter's nude. In the PNW we don't see eggplant until mid to late
Continue ReadingIt actually was in Spring, during my first trip to France, that I discovered the radish sandwich. I couldn't believe I had lived so long without knowing about this simple, delicious, and incredibly satisfying meal. Take spicy, salty, sweet, and buttery then place it all in
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