by Marsha | Sep 17, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
It’s been a while since I posted any comments, and needless to say, it is because of time! I have added a new piece called “Medusa Two” and I replaced the original image of “Medusa One” with a better photo (thanks Janelle!). I have been...
by Marsha | Jul 19, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
Hello everyone, I recently completed a new collage called “Medusa One”. I seem to be on a Medusa theme right now as I am working on two others which will be posted on completion. I must note that I photographed this one myself, so any reductions in the...
by Marsha | Jul 1, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
I found some more thoughts on art recently that I like, and propose for others to ponder. Let me credit first, the professor at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (incidentally where my son is a rising junior), Ori Z. Soltes, whose ideas these are. “Art...
by Marsha | Jun 19, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
Well, it has been quite a while since I made even a peep on my own site! Spring was quite busy with teaching residencies in the Dayton schools – ARTS INTEGRATION is a subject here I hope to address in the future, in talk as well as with a new category...
by Marsha | Jun 12, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
The cartoon “Zits” by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman is one of my favorite comics. These men obviously have raised a teenage boy – so many of the storylines come straight out of my life, I swear! This one was particularly good because it marries two of...
by Marsha | May 13, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
“Imagination is more important than knowledge” … Albert...
by Marsha | Apr 25, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
New post, new category! Whenever I find a good cartoon about art I try to save it. Herein, a new category all about arty cartoons … to be updated as new ones appear. Feel free to send me your favorites! Credit Gary Larson for this one; these poor guys were...
by Marsha | Apr 19, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
Check the category “Postcard Art” for new...
by Marsha | Apr 15, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
When I teach beginning art history, one of the things I like to ask the students is: “What is your definition of art?” I then give them some possible definitions. This first one is my favorite, given to me by my artist friend Ann Bain. It is the one I try...
by Marsha | Apr 15, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
On occasion I create postcard size collages in a 4 x 6 inch format. Most of these are created for the annual “Wish You Were Here” postcard show curated by the National Collage Society. The NCS holds this exhibition every year to allow all members to...
by Marsha | Apr 4, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
Just a quick note tonight – more will be posted later – to thank all the members of the Western Ohio Watercolor Society for their hospitality last night when I was their guest presenter. They are a talented and welcoming group of...
by Marsha | Mar 31, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
I also want to plug the Women’s Center at Wright State University. They are celebrating their 15th anniversary of doing great things for women. As part of the celebration they have established the Women’s Center Opportunity Fund, a new endowment to support...
by Marsha | Mar 31, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
I will be speaking at the meeting of the Western Ohio Watercolor Society on Wednesday, April 2nd at the Springfield Art Museum at 7:15 pm. I plan to talk a little, demo a little, show my work a little, and give the audience some time to play a little – with...
by Marsha | Mar 30, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
This past winter I took part in a collaborative artmaking venture that teamed artists and young people in pairs to create a variety of art for a new wing at Dayton’s Children’s Medical Center. The project was the inspiration of Jane Black, who is the...
by Marsha | Mar 27, 2008 | Pip's BLOG
More news and notes: more notecard designs are now available. I have been busy with arts integration residencies, having just finished residencies in Piqua, Ohio and in Dayton. I will be at the following Dayton Public Schools this spring: Edison, Kemp, Cleveland,...