What's going on in that little head?
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He Was Nearly 40 Before Anyone Noticed His Art
“I wouldn’t mind turning into a vermilion goldfish. ”-Henri Matisse Henri Matisse has often been at the periphery of my knowledge and experience as an artist. I’m sure we studied his influence in school. He probably appeared on a slide in my college Art History course. Prints of his famous silhouette cut-outs have been sold…
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Currently Reading: The Mad Wife
Lulu is the perfect 1950’s housewife. She has respectable manners, is an excellent hostess, and maintains a perfect household. The women of her neighborhood operate in lock step. They have a weekly schedule for cleaning, entertaining, shopping, and all aspects of wife-hood. They know better than to stray from this routine lest they be perceived…
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Gardens and Gardening as Inspiration
“Art takes nature as it’s model” Aristotle I work on a part-time, mostly voluntary, basis for my dad’s nursery business, Berwyn Plants. We sell mostly potted flowers but also trees, shrubs, fruit trees, berry bushes, grape vines… So for months in the spring, I spend a good amount of time emptying pots for compost, filling…
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Maritime Collection Break-Down
When I was 8 years old, my parents separated my sibling and I into our own bedrooms. We had been sharing a room so my dad could have a home office. But when I turned 8, it was time for my own space. Both of my parents felt strongly that we should be allowed creative…
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Welcome to my Haus
Haus of Doodles is revamped and reopened after a small hiatus! Thank you to everyone who has come along on this journey as an artist, through the ups, the downs, and the endless learning curves. Whether you’ve followed me since the creation of the @lk_l.art Instagram account or are a new friend, I’m happy to…