Tag Archives: Painting

Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror

Posted on February 26, 2012 by randomyriad

Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror by Parmigianino John Ashbery studied this picture and wrote his thoughts into a poetic meditation on art and life as an explorer of human experience in the the world. The poem is easily as fascinating … Continue reading →

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Abstraction II:The Eloquence of Silence and Unimportant Details

Posted on January 29, 2011 by randomyriad

“It is completely unimportant. That is why it is so interesting.”– Agatha Christie Miró‘s Search for Mute Music Miró refused to comment, despite the heated debate that was going on. Max Ernst grabbed a coil of rope, while others pinioned … Continue reading →

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Make Your Maps as You Go

Posted on January 23, 2011 by randomyriad

How to Discover Your Own New Worlds Step 1: Lose the Way The first step . . . shall be to lose the way.– Galway Kinnell It’s important to forget what you are doing–then a work of art may happen. … Continue reading →

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Three Quotes: Art, Music, and Modern Culture

Posted on December 5, 2010 by randomyriad

“The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.” – Frida Kahlo This is what I aspire to in art and music, my ideal. … Continue reading →

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Answers Without Questions: Being My Silly Self In the Classroom

Posted on September 26, 2010 by randomyriad

I was going through my job hunting file and found these answers without questions. They say a lot about my process as a teacher and what I value in my work with young children. Luckily my new position lets me … Continue reading →

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