Such a beautiful morning view! Makes an inspirational moment for sure. Reading from Wolf Kahn’s Pastels, 2000 published by Harry N. Abrams NY, “Tis a gift to be simple.” pg. 70. We lost this amazing colorist this month, an artist I am so inspired by in his color choices, color paths, simple and elegant approach to all things landscape. HIs ability to feel the space, and enlighten us with his approach and strategies, gives us all such an insight into his process!!!

I’m listening to his words and reading and incorporating his wisdom into my thoughts as I apply paint to canvas, interpreting the stories and anecdotes as all artists do, but with sincere thanks and appreciation for the gifts he has left to us, and the ability to understand deeply how he worked.

Keeping shapes simple, but with keen understanding of the nuances of light and mass, using “out of the box” open colors in interpretive moments on canvas, gestures with purpose and yet spontaneous to responses from what is before me. I know it might sound corny, but I get him, thanks to his writings and amazing artwork, and I feel enlightened and inspired to make art thanks to Wolf Kahn.