As an art student, traveling through Italy, I was introduced to the genius of Michelangelo when I first saw the legendary statue of David at the Accademia in Florence. In those days it was possible to get close to the sculpture, close enough to touch the marble. The vision of this historic icon carved in a hard polished stone brought me to tears, because the artist had managed to render every anatomical detail of … Read More
I saw some beautiful pottery on my recent jaunt to Mexico and the Southwest. I have always been mesmerized watching a potter shape a beautiful object from such a mundane substance as a lump of wet clay. The technical skill required seems invisible to the naked eye. It is all about how the artisan uses his hands and fingers to apply pressure where necessary and release as a counterpoint. Molding a form so that … Read More
The past few weeks at work have been pretty hectic and finding down time has been an elusive goal, so last night when I was able to relax at home with a glass of wine and soothing music, I was finally in my comfort zone. Listening to Sade’s silky rendition of the Grammy winning song, Smooth Operator, I was reminded of how a great jazz song can be sexy and soft although it is … Read More