Artnotes: LISTEN

 

Table in the Garden  BlairPessemier  acrylic/canvas  15 x 18"  38 x 46   520.00

Our  friend, K, visited this week and we had a wonderful time.  He arrived at the house, in Roccamalatina, under his own power (a rental car), which was a giant relief for Blair and I.    We didn’t do much – Blair and I made a dinner, something we love to do:  Spaghetti Carbonara and Steak Salad.  I drank a tad too much white wine – a rare sweet-ish taste for me, which I find hard to moderate.   We talked into the night, catching up on this and that.   Sometimes it is only with old, wonderful friends one can talk of life’s big issues, and I am almost brought to tears as I recall it all. Play    Laurie Fox Pessemier  Acrylic/newspaper   17 x 12"  43 x 30 cm   175.00 The next morning, after taking Berlino for his walk, we went to our local bar for breakfast.  The bar is operated by a Chinese woman, who beamed with surprise when our friend spoke to her in Chinese.  She was so happy!   People love when you speak their language.  Later, I got onto Youtube to learn a few words in German, for our trip there in July.   Guten Tag!   I’ve gotten some super books about the Blue Rider Group, which we will be researching while we are in the Munich area. Visage   Laurie Fox Pessemier  Acrylic/paper  8.5 x 11"  21 x 29cm  120.00 The three of us talked about so many things: from the king of Jordan to our house in Stimigliano, his children, our family and th future.   What struck me more than anything was that he LISTENED.  We listened.  My father, who was greatly loved, was an excellent listener (and never judged).   I think listening may be the key to successful relationships.   Four Birds  Laurie Fox Pessemier   8.5 x 11 (approx)"  21 x 29cm  120 each 2 for 200.00 I painted a lot this week.   Another half-dozen paintings were rejected for art shows – I am not going to try that anymore, because it is just discouraging.    I managed to sell three pictures, anyway. Blue Hare  Blair Pessemier  Acrylic/canvas  18 x 12"  45 x 30cm    490.00 Every day I walk Berlino in the woods where we listen to the birds:  15 voices recorded on Merlin, in 13 minutes.  I’m listening. After Max Ernst in the Forest  Laurie Fox Pessemier  Acrylic/canvas  31.5 x 16"  80 x 40cm    590.00 HOUSEKEEPING:  We make art to order, include Portraits by Blair Pessemier. Thank you for forwarding this email. If you wish to republish this article you will need to pay a fee of $USD100, and enter into an agreement with me.  Follow us on Instagram @lauriepessemier If you’d like to visit/take a painting workshop: https://www.pessemierworkshops.com See all of our work at https://paintfox.com Most of our work is available as reproductions, custom sized and framed (made in USA). sign up for Artnotes, this weekly art missive, by contacting me at lfpessemier@gmail.com or https://mailchi.mp/341f508cecf8/artnotes INVITING All Artists to present their Work:   Paint, Literature, Crafts, Food.... Pessemier's Sunday Salon Weekly on Sunday  No Reservation Necessary   How it works: Bring a piece of your ART: that could be visual, like painting or printmaking; or literary, as in poetry or prose; or crafts, like metalwork or knitting; or food, or music.  Something you made, or feel particularly inspired by.  You have about 5 minutes to present, and we'll ooh, ahh, or answer questions you have.  You can also come and see how we work before diving in.  Just show up on Zoom at a minute or two before the hour.    No selling, no networking until after everyone has presented.  NO POLITICS please. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88093708954?pwd=M04zNHB4dFZkREp3bThweUd1YnVDZz09 Meeting ID: 880 9370 8954 Passcode: 886402 Rome 8PM; NY 2 PM; LosAngeles 11AM