Searching the ordinary for the extraordinary
“Whether it’s a kind thought or deed, a small monetary donation, a large endowment, volunteer services or a dedicated career there is a role for all in the betterment of life on earth. “Art Gowns” are my creations that have been inspired by beautiful people who care.” Resa McConaghy Anne of Green Gables once said, […]
More“To my mind, a picture should be something pleasant, cheerful, and pretty, yes pretty! There are too many unpleasant things in life as it is without creating still more of them.” Pierre-Auguste Renoir “The work of art must seize upon you, wrap you up in itself, carry you away. It is the means by which […]
More“All the good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow.” Grant Wood Grant Wood’s American Gothic is arguably the most recognized painting in 20th-century American art. It comes from the environment in which Grant Wood was raised: the rural American Midwest. The story behind the painting goes back […]
More“I believe that the reason why I love painting so much is that it forces one to be objective. There is nothing I hate more than sentimentality.” Max Beckmann (February 12, 1884 – December 27, 1950) Max Beckmann lived in a time of conflict and fundamental change. His artwork is a brilliant reflection of this […]
MoreToday is World Hello Day, the 43rd since its inception in 1973. My mission was to greet at least 10 people today and join many other kindred spirits who seek peaceful dialogue. World Hello Day is observed by people in 180 countries and continues to bring the message that we can make a difference. Individual […]
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