Tag: woods

  • Winter approaches …

    We’re in the deep-freeze here in New York, just in time for winter, which officially starts next week.  The poetry of Ryōkan (Japan, 18th century) calls for my attention: “Returning to my hermitage after a journey to distant mountain villages; Along the fence, the last chrysanthemums linger” –translated by John Stevens  

  • Today’s watercolor

    Getting into the holiday spirit…

  • Featured painting of the week: The House is Burning

    This week’s featured work is a painting — actually a diptych (two paintings that form one work) titled “The House is Burning.” The provocative title should make one think immediately of global warming – climate change.  That’s certainly appropriate, but there’s even more to the story.  Now seems like a good time feature this painting,…

  • One last look back at winter …

    One last look back at winter …

    Winter is decidedly on its way out in these parts, but I couldn’t resist giving it one last parting glance this afternoon as I reviewed some photos I shot near Ivoryton, Connecticut in late February. I’ve been a photographer from an early age, at least since my grandmother passed along to me my grandfather’s old…