Artist in Residence 2021

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Walking in the footsteps of Georgia O’Keeffe

I am so excited to share here that I have been offered a spot in the Estudio Corazon Artist in Residence program at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico.

I received the call on July 13th and I have been in a flurry of activity preparing ever since. My residency begins in one week ~ dates August 29th to September 25th.

This is a blessing in the life of any artist and I am overwhelmed with gratitude. The time to breathe in my surroundings and center myself and focus on my relationship with my work.

First page of designated Ghost Ranch sketchbook/journal

I have shipped a mammoth supply of canvas and paint to the ranch already and I have repacked my suitcase seven times.

My mind is already lost in the mountains

I will be posting here on my website updates and work from Georgia O’Keeffe’s territory of purple mountains and red earth and dinosaur bones.

Here is a link to assist with this essential spiritual quest. https://gofund.me/481c9780

Stay Tuned.

So much love,

DaiZ🌼

En Plein Air in Hamilton Heights

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June and July of this year I’ve committed myself to getting out in my neighborhood to paint outdoors. I am usually very shy about this because the process of painting for me has always been so personal I keep the actual deed private and in my studio, unless I could assure privacy. However, after all the isolation of 2020 I decided to come out into the light and show myself to my neighbors in Harlem.

Now, why did I wait so long? Most folks are curious and polite! Honestly, yesterday one guy driving by in his car yelled out “ Hey Lady! Nice Painting!” Thats it! It was sweet and damn I’m never going back in the “closet”

Here are my locations and the paintings of June 2021

148th Street Amtrack Overpass. 18” x 24” Acton canvas

This gorgeous old footbridge has been abandoned by the city and left to overgrowth and crumbling stone. It’s a damn shame but, regardless I do find it enchanting in it’s peculiar decay. It summons up images of ancient places of worship and sacrifice. Full of mystery and history.

137th Street Community Garden

As your walking in Riverside Park in this area you will see a small path leave the thoroughfare and go down a steep incline. You will notice it immediately in the spring for the abundance of blue hydrangeas. As you descend down the path the air cools and the noises of the city fall away to create an effect that feels a bit like entering a cathedral.

July

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Yes, this is Alexander Hamilton’s home. He is my neighborhood’s namesake and this is just a couple of blocks from my studio. All the charm of a bygone era in a park like setting.

I’m planning an outing next week and I’m considering the old convent which is now Colombia’s School of Medicine. You can see a tiny sliver of this location in the background on the left of the Hamilton Grange painting.

Stay tuned for more. Sincere thanks for looking at my work.

Love, Daisy