Edward Hopper, New York Movie, 1939.

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David Lynch made things that showed us the beauty and humor in the absurdity of life. I didn't understand what he was doing the first time I saw one of his movies, but I knew it was special. He used dream logic to tell stories that I think we inherently understand because we all dream.

John Singer Sargent, Home Fields, 1885
Sargent was known for his stunning portraits, but he preferred painting landscapes and genre scenes. His portraits brought him the most recognition and money.

Someone on TikTok said instead of going to any Meta 🚩 platform, we’d rather read.

Also instagram bumped to #14 and Facebook at #33 by actual Chinese apps like Rednote and Temu

Edward Harrison Compton (German 1881-1960) was inspired by the Alps and aspired to be a mountaineer, but at the age of 28, an attack of polio meant he had to find more accessible landscapes to paint.

Alina Szapocznikow was a post-war sculptor whose work explores the beauty and vulnerability of human life. See more on my Substack:

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Agnes Pelton (German, 1881–1961) was a visionary symbolist who depicted the spiritual reality she experienced in moments of meditative stillness. Her work was rediscovered after the reemergence of Hilma Af Klint.
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These crystals were a hand-painted project from a few years back that I created in my studio. Sometimes a design you love doesn’t make it to production, but keeping the sample is a rare treat. Honoring the process, even when the outcome shifts, can be a really important part of making your art.

Northern lights visible near Boston last night. Didn’t think that would be possible. Some say we might be able to catch it again Friday night.

You can’t force a flower to thrive where it doesn’t belong. Pink lady slipper orchids remind us that thriving requires the right environment. They rely on a specific fungus to grow, showing that the right support is crucial. A toxic environment can stifle growth—find a place that nourishes you.

My nightmare. Bought a 1920s house with amazing wood details a few years ago. Now I wake up in a cold sweat thinking about the next owner painting all the trim.

Artist inspiration on my Substack: American Painter Frank Holmes

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I have started a Substack where I will be sharing personal essays, some of my artwork, creative work I’m inspired by, research discoveries, therapy epiphanies, musings on the patterns of life, and more.

I started by sharing a bit about my ADHD journey.

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So this is how I find out Kissinger is dead.