Sunday, May 27, 2012

Artist on Art: Clarke on Fitz Henry Lane and William A. Ellwell






















I repaired the box.  The glass is plexi, it is pitted, scratched with mildew stains.  the box lining is warped.  the posters continue to shrink.  the bottom was coming apart, i screwed it back together.  wiped off a crust of pollen and grime.  gave it a wash of slow set gilder's oil.  gave it a speed dry with the hot sun.  laid down aluminum leaf.  burnished the leaf to an almost hard tack (t?); rubbed in non oxidizing gold dust, light sipe with a milky tacky brush.  laid down more aluminum leaf.  inscribed sharpie drawing.  i saw the silhouette of gloucester in the leaf, then signed it.  one more burnish. done.  the only audience?  a man taking a deep lumbering nap on the rise behind me.

best,
deb.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Head of the Harbor, Pollen Ttide May 26, 2012




best,
deb.




Walking in Gloucester May 26, 2012 pm: Fitz Henry Lane under Duress.







 today's revelation:  you gotta roll.

best,
deb



Walking in Gloucester May 2012: Street Runes














"Bones cast in darkness glow."  Rob Logan
Thank you Sensei.

Best,
Deb

Friday, May 25, 2012

Artist on Art: Fitz Henry Lane Distressed






I've asked for this distressed poster via phone call to the museum today.  I don't know who maintains these scenic lookout venues.  I noticed this evening that the case is falling apart.  

stay tuned and best,
deb

Fitz Henry Lane: Distressed





This poster is morphing into some interesting statements.  Maybe the city or museum will give me the poster to make more art; whenever, someone decides to update this visual tourist attraction.

photo:  copyright clarke 2012 gloucester ma

best,
deb

Walking in Gloucester May 24, 2012




These images from yesterday mornings walk satisfy me. Someday I may know how to paint like this.  Until then, these pics will stay in my files under the tag omg.  If I get some ink, I will print these out.

copyright clarke 2012 gloucester ma

best,
deb


Thursday, May 24, 2012

Walking in Gloucester: Orange










still walking, still clicking away with the camera.  set the camera to auto, no review, no second chances.  here;'s some more of Gloucester orange.

best,
deb

mandatory copyright  clarke 2012
gloucester ma

tag:  orange