Author Archives: Victoria

New paintings of Umbria and Strawberry season

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Victoria

My gardens are fruity- the apple trees still have tiny apples that haven’t yet been decimated by worms or copper rust, the strawberry beds are producing faster than I can pick them. And I’ve been eating asparagus every week since … Continue reading →

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Interview with Tom Zarrilli

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Victoria

This is the second in a monthly series of artist interviews. I met the artist Tom Zarrilli during my early years in Atlanta. I knew him from openings at alternative galleries and music clubs like 688 and TV Dinners, where … Continue reading →

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Goats, cheese and history

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Victoria

My Historic Commission (West Whiteland township) hosted a regional meeting last night for the Chester County Historic Preservation Network (CCHPN) to meet other members of historic districts in our region, and discuss tactics for preservation.  Highlights – the 1840 former … Continue reading →

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Dogwoods and Chopin

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Victoria

Another new painting, they seem to be coming as fast and furious as all the seedlings, with the warm weather. Dogwoods, oil on canvas board 10″x8″ 2009. To go with it, the brilliant Evgeny Kissin playing Chopin’s Waltz in E … Continue reading →

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A couple of new paintings for spring

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Victoria

The colors outside are intoxicating. My current work seems to be more free and less angular, maybe it’s the softness of spring.   The first painting was created from a sketch of my backyard in early morning. Later while painting … Continue reading →

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Artist, patron and critical seeing

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Victoria

There are many artists in the online shops where I’ve been selling my own paintings, who offer to do commissions. My early background was spent studying and producing portraiture and there was even a stint in the late 1970’s when … Continue reading →

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May

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Victoria

May here in southeastern PA and the Brandywine Valley is an explosion of Pepto-Bismol pinks, lilacs and acid greens. Even with the deluge of rain we’ve had, the trees are blooming and the birds sing their hearts out. I wanted … Continue reading →

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Interview with Constance Humphries

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Victoria

This is the first in a monthly series of artist interviews. I met the painter Constance Humphries online at 1000 Markets, where she recently opened a new market called Dialogue, featuring contemporary abstract work. She lives in Asheville, NC and … Continue reading →

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Apple Tree in bloom

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Victoria

Everything outside is pink, white and acid green. I planted two apple trees 3 years ago and the Liberty has done well. I hope to get at least a dozen apples this year. In bloom, it’s like a new baby.  … Continue reading →

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UCTV – Philip Glass in conversation

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Victoria

UCTV out of Berkeley, CA has some of the best cultural programming you’ll find on television. Here’s a wonderful hour talk with the composer Philip Glass and the music critic Tim Page. In the mid ’60’s Glass studied in Paris … Continue reading →

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