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Thank you, Sophie!

Commented May 10, 2016 on New Gallery Exhibiting My Art at Abstract Art

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I covered a whole canvas in light blue and one in light green, both 44" x 44". Then I began work on the blue canvas first, by drawing rows of small shapes in various shades of blue and green. After... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2016 at Abstract Art

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Hi Amin, Thanks for the offer, but it is so expensive shipping to the UK that I don't think it would be worth it for either of us. Good to hear from you, though. Best of luck with your website. Lynne

Commented Nov 11, 2015 on New Gallery Exhibiting My Art at Abstract Art

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Thanks, Diana! Lynne

Commented Oct 24, 2015 on Last Abstract Painting on Paper at Abstract Art

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Enjoy This Fun Tutorial on Painting Abstract Art

Readers are often looking for more guidance on painting abstract art. Recently I found this tutorial that makes it easy and fun to explore abstract painting techniques: Abstract Painting Techniques. Here's an intro to the program from Chanelle Leslie: “Abstract... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2015 at Abstract Art

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Yellow Jazz

Lately I've been in love with yellow, using it on the background of my paintings. I cover the whole canvas in cadmium yellow light, and when it dries, I begin layers of detail in other colors. I made one large... Continue reading

Posted Sep 15, 2015 at Abstract Art

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Thanks, Robert, for adding some thoughtful comments to this discussion.

Commented Sep 6, 2015 on Is Modern Art a Scam? at Abstract Art

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Thanks, Glenn, for pointing out that in art as in everything else, one can find expressions of spiritual depth to gross commercialism and the glorification of ego.

Commented Jun 25, 2015 on ECKHART TOLLE ON "MODERN ART" at Abstract Art

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New Gallery Exhibiting My Art

A new gallery opened in Watkins Glen, New York in a renovated Water Works building. Quintus Gallery at 65 Salt Point Road, is right on Seneca Lake, not far from downtown. They now have fifteen of my paintings hanging in... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2015 at Abstract Art

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That's so true, Elizabeth!

Commented Jan 12, 2015 on New Abstract Painting Plays Against Yellow at Abstract Art

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Elaine, I can see how you over-extend yourself--right now I know you are really busy promoting your wonderful new book, and here you are responding to my blog post! But I am always glad to hear your point of view. Thanks! I won't be blogging as regularly because I'm working on another project and realize I need to take care of myself also! ;) Lynne

Commented Oct 19, 2014 on When Does Concern Turn Into Pushy Interference? at This Written Life

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When Does Concern Turn Into Pushy Interference?

I have a friend going through some extremely difficult times, and I am trying to be supportive. But what does that mean? I just answered my own question: Ask her how she would like you to support her! Why is that easier said than done? One problem with asking a... Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2014 at This Written Life

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Thanks for the encouragement, Elaine. I am always nervous when I start a project like this, but now I'm in the middle of the flow and loving it.

Commented Sep 23, 2014 on Back to School at This Written Life

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Wasn't it great that we had those things to share with our husbands? And now they provide us with sweet memories.

Commented Sep 23, 2014 on Watching The US Tennis Open at This Written Life

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Thanks, Natalia. I used to worry about using too much yellow in my paintings also, but I love yellow!

Commented Sep 17, 2014 on New Abstract Painting Plays Against Yellow at Abstract Art

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Watching The US Tennis Open

This past weekend I watched some of the US Tennis Open, feeling a little guilty for sitting around in the middle of the afternoon when there were so many things on my “to-do” list. It felt strange to be watching by myself—especially in the middle of the day. Adrian and... Continue reading

Posted Sep 3, 2014 at This Written Life

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Suzy, that link is no longer operative. You can view Ilena's art at http://www.elenailku.com/girls.html, but I don't see the copy-cat work there. Lynne

Commented Sep 2, 2014 on How much is OK for contemporary artists to "borrow" before it becomes copyright infringement? at Abstract Art

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New Abstract Painting Plays Against Yellow

This summer I took a break from painting, hoping that I might start fresh in some new direction. I wasn't sure what that might be, but I wanted to take a chance. After a while, I realized that thinking about... Continue reading

Posted Aug 28, 2014 at Abstract Art

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Thanks, Diana--glad you enjoyed it!

Commented Aug 28, 2014 on New Video of My Abstract Drawing Process at Abstract Art

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Deb, I think you'd get a kick out of going back to school--it means so much more than it does when you're 18! Is there a possibility your employer will help pay for it? Mine did when I got my Bachelors.

Commented Aug 27, 2014 on Back to School at This Written Life

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Back to School

When has going back to school ever been fun? I hated public school and quit high school after three years. In all that time I found only one great teacher who inspired me. They fired him after he gave us The Catcher in the Rye to read. I think I... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2014 at This Written Life

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Elaine, I can so identify with your trying to edit Vic's medical history down to a manageable length. I had to do that with Adrian's also, and then translate it for his sons.

Commented Aug 24, 2014 on In 500 Words or Less at This Written Life

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True, Elaine, moving is the best way to keep possessions lean. Hopefully, you've got a ways to go before you have to think about that. I know how much you love the place you live.

Commented Aug 24, 2014 on From Here to There at This Written Life

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In 500 Words or Less

What can you write about in a 500-word essay? I write in a condensed, “keep it simple, stupid” style, so I can get quite a bit into a few words. But still—some subjects are just too big for it. I was thinking this morning, for example, about a friend of... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2014 at This Written Life

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Right--nothing like a new beginning to get that energy flowing!

Commented Aug 14, 2014 on From Here to There at This Written Life

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