Talking about art

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...

Postcard collages

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...

A big WOW for WOWS!

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...

Wright State Women’s Center

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...

Pip is speaking at WOWS on Wednesday!

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...