The Puffin Foundation

Once again a salute to this forward thinking impact making foundation. Currently funding both an artmaking space in Brooklyn and an exhibit series at the Museum of the City of New York, among other pieces, The Puffin Foundation funded the sculpture in Central Park “Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument” which depicts Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, and Susan B. Anthony. The Puffin Foundation, I am pleased to mention, awarded me a grant in 1994 (?I think?) and again for my series of WPA-era inspired posters 25 years later in 2019.

Staunton

Pretty town, with excellent entertainment, dining and shopping in a beautiful setting. Nice downtown.

Art Hive

When we arrived in Montreal, one of the first places we sought out was an art museum/artist studio with drop-in art making. Turned out to be a place that um pushed the definition of art museum, and I had confused the open drop-in art-making studio with the actual art museum in Montreal: Musée des beaux-arts Art Hive

"The MMFA’s Art Hive is a creative community studio where each participant is welcomed as an artist, regardless of their experience in art making. Art materials are provided free of charge and a museum mediator and an art therapist are on hand to help you get started. Everyone is encouraged to express themselves freely at their own pace and to enjoy the creative atmosphere."

Fifth of July

What a summer it’s been here, hot and dry but yesterday lovely lovely rain! I will have to do a rain poster. The fireflies have been loving this summer heat however, and I made this yesterday:

May 1

Millet’s ‘Gleaners’ 1857 discomfited the ruling class in France. That painting and its legacy echo in my poster.

Charlottesville

The Saturday Kiddie Train is adorable and a colorful delight that has families lining up for a ride up and down the Downtown Mall.

Mod Virginia

Virginia has a few examples of real Mid Century Modern neighborhoods, one of which is in Alexandria, Hollin Hills. It’s a hoot and a delight and inspired these posters: