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"Art is Nature speeded up and God slowed down," Chazal


Every month a group of respected artists/friends meet for "Critique group"
This Sunday, the word of the afternoon was "destroy it! I'm bored!"

How do we artists push ourselves to think differently?
"Release yourself from yourself," Steve Assael
I guess my aching arm, back and hand are trying to tell me to 
"step away from the painting."

Friday, I took my few painting students to the Boca Raton Museum of Art
First, we wandered through Frederico Uribe's incredible installation
He was awarded a grant from puma shoe company
Created an entire rainforest from partially completed PUMA shoes
IT IS A MUST SEE! Very refreshing, clever and fun.

Frederico Uribe  Really look at how he found similar shapes
He saw flowers in plumbing parts, wings in artificial nails.
Here is an artist who thinks!

Don't miss this exhibit! It will be leaving in early November.

Juan Bautista Nieto Unbelievable 
Stunning paintings - drawings - watercolors

Adam Miller Flesh! 

Maria Tomasula Fellow Chicagoan. Imagery that pushes your imagination.
Beautifully painted. 

Andrea J. Smith Australian oil painter
Be still, my life. Check out ordinary objects that become extraordinary.

Last week of classes at the Boca Museum School.
Welcome back, snowbirds. Absolutely fabulous weather!!!!

Happy Halloween.
See you in class.

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