Painterly Muses blog | Terri Higgins

When You Say, Just Kill Me Now

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:46:45 -0400

Sitting in the doctor’s office waiting room has begun to resemble waiting in an airport, which has fallen into the experience of waiting in a Greyhound bus station at times. Why are some people numb to the fact, that there are other people, they don’t know, sitting around them? On my last doctor’s appointment, a family brought their entire lunch into the waiting room and ate it; the entire smelly lunch, in a doctor’s waiting room! People, this is not your living room. It’s a doctor’s office, with germ laden people, who are most likely miserable and ill; aka grumpy.

Yesterday, I sat for 45 minutes in a doctor’s waiting room and listened to a man and his young daughter play a game that played the Chipmunks singing, “Put a Ring On It”, incessantly, loudly, and until I was ready to go insane. It might have been the Chipettes; honestly, I can’t be sure.

I turned around to obviously take a look at what was going on, because I thought for sure, it was someone’s ringtone and there would be a respite, but I knew when I saw them...Oh yeah, I was going to suffer. Later, a woman sitting in front of me had to turn around and also figure out the situation. The Dad then took the game away from his kid and switched it to a different tune of wailing electric guitar rifts, as the girl also wailed, noooooo! I so wanted to say aloud... “Oh yeah, much better!” Within a minute, it was returned to the Chipmunk’s “Put a Ring On It” Oh God, how I suffered that song.

In the height of my despair, another man kept pacing back and forth to my right, “Hello? Hello? Hello? Hello?”, on his phone. It continued in stereo; Chipmunks in one ear and a bad Verizon commercial in the other. It had turned into the time, when my Aunt said distressed, “You know, I’m to the point that I’d rather hear them cry, than to listen to their incessant giggling any longer.” You know the point, when you know you’re hanging on by a mere thread?

2012 National Cherry Blossoms, Washington, DC

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:51:02 -0400

Here are some of my views from around the tidal basin. The 2012 National Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March 20-Apri 27, 2012. I strolled over on March 18 and that was 2 days before what NPS had re-forcast as blossom peak. You can see the warm weather has really sped things up. The blossoms already looked peaked to me. Could put a wrench in some later arriving Blossom viewer plans. Of course, blossoms hang around even after peak and I've had nice after-peak views. I've also arrived disappointed, to only see blossoms floating in the tidal basin. Even if arriving long after peak, there will still be plenty going on and even more special, since 2012 is the Centennial.

These photos were taken early in the day. The light was really strange and super overcast and there had been an early fog, so I was all over the place with my camera settings trying to compensate. I wouldn't describe my efforts as successful, but the compositions are still pretty to look at.

Some Fine Art and History to Wear

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:54:45 -0500

Here is a bracelet I created with a lot of help, (It was my idea.) a coin bracelet made up of ancient Roman coins. It's hard to believe I'm walking around wearing something so ancient. I think my idea turned out beautifully.

From the left:

-Roman Republic, Silver denarius coin, Head of Jupiter, 78 BC

-Marcus Aurelius, Silver denarius, 162 AD

-Hadrian, AE (bronze) diobol coin, 129-130 AD

-Trajan, Silver denarius, 112-114 AD

-Vespasian, Silver denarius, 69-79 AD

I chose the emperors who were considered the good ones. Those who helped build Rome. Marcus Aurelius, Hadrian, and Trajan were all adopted emperors. Vespasian was part of the Flavian dynasty.

The link bracelet is from David Yurman. Gabriel Vandervort sold the coins and attached bezels, liljenquist & Beckstead Fine Jewelers attached coins to bracelet.

I thought this ring would go perfect with my coin bracelet. It is a Marco Bicego. Marco Bicego is from Vicenza, Italy and I always love all the jewelry from there, so no wonder I'm attracted to his work. The jewelry is handmade and his craftsmen hand etch all the 18kt gold. I think the beauty of it is the irregularities the hand etching create. The primitive look of this ring makes it a perfect match for my bracelet.

The Luminous Art of Shih Chieh Huang

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:14:07 -0500

This exhibit wasn't in an art museum but in the National Museum of Natural History.

The creatures inflated and deflated along with beautiful lighting in the Ocean Hall. The one piece integrated a computer screen housing the eyes. The wires didn't seem out of place when you consider how much they look at home in an underwater atmosphere. This exhibit was heavily attended and it wasn't the easiest place to stand and observe. I did my best but I didn't get a chance to appreciate all the nuances.Some of Huang's materials used to construct the creatures were garbage bags, tape, fans, computers, ink and Mr. Clean. This exhibit ended on January 8, 2012.

Antico: The Golden Age of Renaissance Bronzes

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:45:00 -0500

Antico: The Golden Age of Renaissance Bronzes
November 6, 2011–April 8, 2012

This exhibit is currently at The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC and is the first in the United States devoted sculptor and goldsmith Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi, known as Antico (c. 1455–1528)
I don't think I've appreciated seeing bronze sculptures as much as I have with this exhibit. Stunning to see the gold and lovely piece of Marcus Aurelius.

Antico
Apollo Belvedere, c. 1490
bronze with gilding and silvering
without base: 41.3 x 22 cm (16 1/4 x 8 11/16 in.)
with base: 45.2 x 22 cm (17 13/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung, Frankfurt am Main

Happy Holidays!

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:37 -0500

Inclined To Doubt

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:18:04 -0400

Photography-Strange images on my camera.

Degas Dancers At The Barre Point And Counterpoint Exhibit-Reveals Laborious Painting And Ballet Connections

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:55:58 -0400

This weekend a new Degas exhibit opened at The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC and I stopped in to take a look at it. I'll admit that I was never a huge Degas fan but this exhibit had me changing my mind. 2 pieces in particular had me impressed, Dancers At The Barre, which is much more impressive in person than in photos and another small painting that I've unfortunately forgotten the title of, but you can't miss it. It is a small painting with a pink background, drawn in a brown gouache wash. It is simple and gorgeous.

I found I appreciated Degas's work much more when his pieces were hung together instead of in a collection with other artists; it made a huge difference for me. It made it much easier to see his direction rather than appearing he had just found a pretty subject matter to paint. The exhibit is set up to show how the ballet and his painting held a bond in repetition. I could enjoy his work much more after looking at it with that idea in mind and I found I a new appreciation of his dedication, 30 years of ballet dancers.

Before leaving the exhibit there is a small room with paintings by other artists/friends of Degas. They are an impressive lot ranging from Gauguin to Bonnard, but these works do not interfere or distract from the focus of the Degas exhibit, since they are set apart from it. Exiting you are treated to entering a quiet, narrow room with mirrors and ballet barre. I love fine touches like that to exhibits.

Sneak Peek MLK Jr. Memorial, Washington, DC

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:49:13 -0400

I was able to get a sneak peek on Saturday of the new MLK Jr. Memorial along the Tidal Basin. It's pretty stunning to see. The design group was ROMA Designs out of San Francisco but I think you'll be hard pressed to find the name of Master Sculptor Lei Yixin listed on the official website; at least I couldn't find it. It seems there was controversy early on at using a Chinese sculptor as well as Chinese quarried granite. Now it seems their preference to keep the sculpture information on the quiet side, but his name is Lei Yixin.

Every good monument has a presence and this one has just that.

Stunning Views of The Korean War Memorial

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:10:55 -0400

Washington, DC

I highly recommend seeing this memorial. Sculptor Frank Gaylord.

Something From The Guggenheim

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:06:57 -0400

Here is a link to a slideshow The Guggenheim tweeted on "Vanishing Choreography". I found it interesting.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/guggenheim_museum/sets/72157627200824732/show/

Experimentation

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:21:12 -0400

Interesting play of light.

The Destruction of a Painting

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:48:26 -0400

I started this painting last week and now it is destroyed. Sometimes it's better to let go and this was one of those times. After I was working on it a while, it was obvious to me that the composition deserved a larger format. I would never be happy with the figure's size being reduced and losing its impact. Too much painting had already been done on the canvas to ever cover with a new painting. I've already restretched a new canvas onto the bars to start a new painting. The composition I just threw away will be redone on a minimum 6 ft canvas.

No Air Kissing Allowed

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:22:14 -0400

My best friend is my Kindle

I haven’t known it for years

Because It’s new on the block

But one day, I took a chance

And got involved

So far, it hasn’t hurt my feelings

Or deleted me or unfriended me

Nor dropped me as if I didn’t mean a thing

It hasn't treated me like a stranger

It hasn’t criticized me

Judged me

Or made me feel unwanted

It remembers my name

It always has the time

And I always seem to be invited

It never reveals I was the last on the list

Or what someone said behind my back

It doesn't exclude me because "I won't know anyone"

I can travel with my friend

It doesn’t leave me behind

It doesn’t describe its travels

And with whom,

It doesn’t tell me about the party

Punctuating I was left out

It waits for me

I can have breakfast,

Lunch, and dinner with it

It never seems to tire of me

A perfect companion

Who gives me its full attention

It doesn’t feel sorry for me

Or look away

because

something

Is more Interesting than me

It’s very discreet

No one knows what I’m thinking

Or reading

It doesn’t gossip

It knows how to keep a secret

It’s very interesting

Sometimes funny, sometimes sad

Sometimes it just sits quietly

Sometimes it gives me advice

It must think I’m interesting too

It remembers what I was doing

It saves my place

And when I come back

We pick up just where we left off

As if we were never apart

Like any good friend would.

Gift From the Sea

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:06:32 -0400

I found this pearl in an oyster I was eating today.

Installed New Comment Host

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:03:45 -0400

I've switched to a new comment host, IntenseDebate, and everything seems to be working fine now. I did notice that a lot of older blog posts are missing and I'm not sure how long ago that happened. I will probably try to repost any that seemed worthwhile.

Blog Update

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:22:01 -0400

Over the next few days I'll be working on the Disqus comment issue, where the comment count never changes from zero even when there are comments. From what I've gathered, a lot of Disqus users have the same problem on their blogs. I will make a backup before I make changes, in case things go wrong. Apologies if blog becomes unavailable at any point.

New Additions

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:10:03 -0400

New additions to my art collection from David Higgins (Snowman) and Katie Chenault (Lighthouse).

The Capitoline Venus

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:18:25 -0400

Today I went to see The Capitoline Venus, visiting from Rome for a short time at The National Gallery of Art. It is only the second time it has left Rome. The first time was when it was taken to Paris by Napoleon during his invasion of Italy. It was returned to Capitoline Museum a year after Napoleon fell.

She's exquisite.

I stopped at The Smithsonian Castle for some food and walked over to the west wing. This was one view inside the Smithsonian Castle.

Another gorgeous view inside The Smithsonian Castle.

Photo Booth Fun

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:51:55 -0400

Me as an Andy Warhol subject.

Me as a comic book character.

Me as a science fiction character.

Saturday Gallery Visit- Kandinsky, Stella

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:26:00 -0400

I went to see the Kandinsky, Stella exhibit that opened today at the Phillips Collection. I really loved Stella's work. I found it interesting how Kandinsky painted over one of Gabriele Münter's paintings. I love her work too and have one of her prints tucked away somewhere. There were also new works hung in the Music Room of the Phillips Collection. I posted about the Music Room before and I was under the impression that no placards are displayed because of all the woodwork, however that turns out not to be true. The new paintings exhibited were all labeled. I couldn't pass up visiting the Mark Rothko room again, though I have not found it own my own yet and have to ask every time! I find it hard to explain the connection I feel to Rothko's work.

Studio 06-08-2011

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:36:34 -0400

It's easier than digging through the drawers and less confusing than putting them on top of taboret.

Just finished gesso-ing this canvas. It will need a few days.

Detail of hand. I especially like how the form turned out on this one, thumb is expressive.

Detail other hand. I decided to abstract this even more. It's definitely an implied image of a hand.

Studio 06-06-2011

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:24:18 -0400

Here is a preview of how the new painting is coming along.

Meeting an Up-and-Coming Artist

Sat, 21 May 2011 02:01:56 -0400

On Friday evening, I had a great honor to be invited to the Spotsylvania County Schools "Showcase of Excellence" by Senior Katie Chenault. Katie is an Independent study student of Studio Art and used some of my work as inspiration for some of her work. We traded artwork, as artists have the tendency to do.

The pointillsim painting has a new home.

Katie's presentation of her work was very professional. Somehow I missed taking a pic of the painting she did inspired from my work!! but there's a portion of it right side under guitar painting. Maybe Katie can email me the image.

The Lighthouse painting was the piece I went home with but I could hardly decide since they all were beautiful. Her work is very expressive in the medium Tempera Resist. I loved the layering of color.

Colors pop in her work, my iphone camera didn't pick it all up.

She knows how to layout a page. Great design work!

Detail Lighthouse.

Weekend Gallery Visits

Mon, 16 May 2011 14:25:15 -0400

Ceiling S.Dillon Ripley Gallery, circular ceiling cut out that soars to the upstairs floors.

The Fountain is beautiful but positioned under the ceiling cutout, prevents a direct upwards view-unless you lean over the fountain.

Freer Gallery, what a gorgeous ceiling. The ancient asian art in this museum is impressive. There are some gorgeous Whistler paintings with Japanese influences. I was humbled.

Moongate Garden outside the Sackler and Freer Galleries. Chinese inspired squares and circles. Quiet.

Moongate Garden.

Studio Update 13 May

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:38:57 -0400

Most of the color is laid down and soon the fine tuning will begin. My paintings go in and out of control many times before I finish. I usually end up reemphasizing the form as well.

Studio Update, 12 May

Thu, 12 May 2011 14:30:45 -0400

Here is the finished painting. It is oil on wood. 4"x6"

Studio Updates

Wed, 04 May 2011 16:51:27 -0400

A start to a small pointillism painting.

This painting is coming along nicely.

I had to remind myself of how I like the paint strokes to be, when I began to be dissatisfied.

Gauguin Exhibit

Mon, 02 May 2011 12:06:39 -0400

(above) National Gallery of Art East Building

I visited the Gauguin exhibit on Saturday at the National Gallery of Art. The paintings are visiting from many different museums from all over the world. His paintings from his time in Tahiti are the most breathtaking. The colors sing especially how he plays the yellow reds off of the blues and are definitely his best work. I was surprised to see how textured the weave of his canvases were, I wasn't expecting that and at least one painting was on burlap.

(above) National Museum of African Art

I also visited the National Museum of African Art. I entered through the S. Dillon Ripley Center and from there you can access The African museum, The Sackler, and the Freer Gallery. I didn't visit the Freer Gallery this time. The S. Dillon Ripley Center had an interesting photo exhibit of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Warriors, photographed by Gertrude Kasebier. It shows photographs from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. I spent the most time in the African Museum looking a a carved door, trying to figure out how it was made.

(above) National Museum of African Art

I also took a quick visit to the Hirshhorn Museum, not pictured. It has a more unusual collection of work. I think the sculpture is the best. I took a look at some installation pieces on exhibit.

The Phillips Collection

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:54:05 -0400

Today I visited the Phillips Collection in this beautiful Georgian Revival house from 1897. I think every single painting is worth going to see. The music room was a surprise with a coffered ceiling and dark intricate wood paneling and columns. This did prevent any labeling of the paintings in the room. I found a listing by the corner window but it was still difficult to identify individual paintings, though it's completely obvious why they chose to do it that way. For a while I stopped looking at the paintings in the music room altogether just to admire the room. The rest of the museum rooms were labeled as usual.

I was very happy to see a collection of Jacob Lawrence paintings. I'm not sure but I think it is the first time I've seen his work in person instead of in a book.

The special exhibit was Philip Guston, Roma, but I wasn't thrilled with it. I think it goes along with too much pink.

Some of the artists I enjoyed were Cezanne, Van Gogh, Matisse, Bonnard, and Daumier, there were many more. I liked the mixture of paintings hanging in the rooms.

There was a small room dedicated to Mark Rothko. (Above) I love Mark Rothko's work. It's hard to appreciate unless you see in person, but the scintillation is exciting and is full of emotion.

Palette

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:42:10 -0400

Red paint...it goes everywhere. Today I had it on the bottom of my shoes.

Taboret

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:39:21 -0400

This is what's going on on the side, a small project top left in progress.

Red Background

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:33:07 -0400

Red paint is roughed in, a lot more attention will go into background later.

Sealed drawing

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:25:04 -0400

Still roughed in but drawing is sealed before starting to paint.

Starting Drawing

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:13:50 -0400

Charcoal drawing to start-unfinished of course.

Normally I start with a colored ground but it slipped my mind for some reason.

Not a big deal, I'll do it after I seal drawing.

Start to Finish

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:08:23 -0400

Blank canvas, it all starts like this.

New Space

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:00:02 -0400

This is the new painting space I'm renting right now.

The Flaneur

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:37:18 -0500

Autumn Transitions

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:55:41 -0500

AUTUMN TRANSITIONS

Posted by Terri Higgins at 9/30/2010 2:16 PM
Categories: Atmosphere, Photography, Landscape
Tags: End of September Rain Urban Landscape Weather

If

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:53:31 -0500

IF

Posted by Terri Higgins at 5/16/2010 11:24 PM
Categories: photography, art
Tags: my life self portrait personal things that go through my mind

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival 2010

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:49:47 -0500

WASHINGTON DC CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL 2010

This year the Cherry Blossom Festival was as beautiful as last year but it had a different feel. The winds were calm on Friday April 2, so the photos reflect the difference to last years high winds and choppy water. The brightness of the sun was immense on Friday requiring more breaks to find some shade. The crowds were huge but not as large as on the day I went last year and everyone's attitude was better because I didn't hear as many complainers. There was some kind of construction near the Jefferson Memorial area of the tidal basin with huge barricades to get past. It caused some minor inconveniences and the performance stage was moved away from that area so it was somewhat quieter

Posted by Terri Higgins at 4/3/2010 11:49 PM
Categories: my life, personal, scenery
Tags: what I like to do spring rituals cherry blossom festival

Dancer Drawing

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:47:59 -0500

DANCER DRAWING

Posted by Terri Higgins at 1/2/2010 12:53 AM
Categories: drawing, art
Tags: figure drawing drawing of dancer

Injury

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:45:22 -0500

INJURY

Posted by Terri Higgins at 12/29/2009 12:44 AM
Categories: Photography
Tags: self portrait

Throw Away Friend

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:40:19 -0500

THROW AWAY FRIENd

I became a throw away friend

when you stopped talking to me

leaving a wound of sadness

a realization that cut through the essence of my spirit

left behind

the substance treasured

was instead frivolity

why I didn't know

my foolish face I hid

sadness took me

and finally my spirit did succumb

I meander in and out of lives

an indelible mark I never make

I know this about myself -now

you taught me

my hopes no longer rise to the surface

why should they?

for a throw away friend

the lump in my throat is swallowed down hard

life continues

forgotten

Posted by Terri Higgins at 12/14/2009 5:56 PM
Categories: musing, personal, Life, poetry, prose
Tags: why I hurt some pain never heals

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You Don't Dig Me

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:38:34 -0500

YOU DON'T DIG ME

I’m not sure why loneliness creeps in
Its silent approach
like an acquaintance you’d rather not deal with
But they’re there…again
Empty spots. opened again
Beginning to be sore to the touch
It’s hard not to pick through
I see my own parts torn
unable to heal
I see I’m broken
A piece of garbage tossed away without thought
Meaningless Embraces
Simply a fabrication of my imagination
Hurt feelings very real

Posted by Terri Higgins at 8/12/2009 9:19 PM
Categories: My Life, Personal, Writing, Life, Prose
Tags: I can't say what I think voids feelings loneliness prose

Lamentations

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:36:09 -0500

LAMENTATIONS

Posted by Terri Higgins at 7/27/2009 10:27 AM
Categories: My Life, Personal, Life, Art
Tags: I can't say what I think

Sidewalks of DC-Heineken Bottle

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:32:45 -0500

H St NE
Broken Heineken bottle

Posted by Terri Higgins at 7/22/2009 12:03 AM
Categories: My Life, Personal, Life, Art
Tags: What I find on DC sidewalks Scenery

Sidewalks of DC-Mad Dog

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:30:32 -0500

H St NE

Posted by Terri Higgins at 7/21/2009 11:56 PM
Categories: My Life, Personal, Life, Art
Tags: What I find on DC sidewalks Scenery

You'll Never Know Me

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:24:10 -0500

And when I realized I lost myself

I set out to find me

In every conceivable wrong place

Where pain seeps in slowly but in increasing increments

Phrases, movements, of rejection

I received it kindly, quietly

Without objection, because I’m accustomed to it

Nerve endings deadened by the callous of experience

I left and didn’t glance back because of the disappointment evident in my eyes

My appearance cold and disconnected

But I’m really not there

I’m lost

Posted by Terri Higgins at 4/19/2009 12:55 AM
Categories: Personal, Writing, Life, Prose

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9/3/2009 7:56 AM Phil wrote:
What moving poem that is Terri. It's the epitomy of my life the last few months. Good job!
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1/8/2010 10:28 AM bulk sms wrote:
WOW! NOW THATS A HEART TOUCHING POEM! THAT IS GREAT. "I’m lost" i loved it.
keep it up, please send me some more heart touching poem.

love and regards to all.
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1/9/2010 8:07 AM Kevin wrote:
My emotions are like a black hole obliterating everything that draws near then cannibalizing itself circle mood upon mood failed tests of so many days before the opera of my mind a friend...an enemy.

Cherry Blossom Festival 2009

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:19:19 -0500

Today I visited the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC. The trees have been at peak since April 1st. The winds were quite severe today and it made it uncomfortable to walk around but it was really nice to find those wind breaks here and there. I spent about 7 hours and am exhausted and have wind burn but it was worth it. The crowds were enormous and I always think it's funny to listen to the different reactions people have in crowds, "Remind me never to do this again.", "I'm crossing the street, screw the tourists.", "Well that side seems to be moving faster, let's cross...ok, whatever you say.". Me? I actually kind of enjoy crowds.

Posted by Terri Higgins at 4/4/2009 9:20 PM
Categories: My Life, Personal, Art
Tags: Fun Things To Do Scenery

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12/18/2009 5:11 AM Thomas wrote:
WOW ! Amazing ! After having a look to the above picture, it just gives the feeling and touch of being present in some thing like called Heaven.
thats really great.
regards to all.

Painterly Muses

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:24:54 -0500

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