Art Mail, Rice Paste Adventures

Two days ago I received, via USPS, a small print by Minneapolis painter Mary Klein. She re-interpreted this painting with black ink on a handcut linoleum block. It’s a wonderful little print!

‘Round His Arms © Mary Klein

 

 

Some Favorite Painters

While perusing painter Mary Klein’s blog, I was reminded of two other painters whose work I admire — Morris Graves and Mary Newcomb. I marvel at Graves’ evocative paintings of birds by Morris Graves and flowers, and Mary Newcomb’s unique interpretation of the world around her. There is a fabulous book on Newcomb’s work by Christopher Andreae which is available from time to time. While looking for images of Newcomb’s work I stumbled upon this tribute/obituary. She died this past March at the age of 86.

Owl on Globe by Morris Graves

Moths and Men with Hay, August by Mary Newcomb

Morning Walk Haiku

egret Como Lake, St. Paul, MN

Rising from the reeds

at the water’s edge —

Heron’s throaty staccato.