Katie Jeanne Wood

Mixed Media Artist - daily painter of portraits, flowers, abstracts and birds

Harold Garde update


Art & Spirit trailer
a film about Harold Garde
by Dale Schierholt

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you might remember I used to write a series called “featured artists”. I think it was something I did weekly for a year or two. Back in April 2017, I wrote about Harold Garde, a well known abstract expressionist artist.

After writing that blog post, film maker Dale Schierholt reached out to me, and told me he was in the process of making a documentary about Harold & his work. Dale graciously allowed me access to the film before it was released to the public. I’m still pinching myself over that. The documentary is available on Dale’s website to rent. If you scroll to the bottom of the page, there’s also a documentary Dale made of Harold from 2009, which is free to watch. 

Several of you asked me to keep you updated whenever I had something new to share about Harold. Last week I received an email from Amy, Harold’s daughter, and she let me know that sadly, dear, sweet Harold passed away last year. I have no idea how I missed this because it was all over the news. My heart broke to read her email. This is such a great loss, not only to his family, but the entire world. 

Amy sent me an updated link to Harold’s website.

She also let me know there will be an exhibit opening at University of Wyoming Art Museum from January to December – Harold Garde at 100: The Unseen Work.

Also, the family will participating in Scope Art during Art Week Miami – December 5 to 10 with Mills Gallery Orlando. 

Amy has added me to a list of people she will update with upcoming events. I will pass that along to you whenever there’s something new to report. 

More links for you to peruse – 

LOTS of Youtube videos featuring Harold

Harold’s wikipedia page

Creativity Through Discovery – Harold’s Tedx

Celebrating Harold Garde – recent article about Harold receiving a 2023 honorary doctorate

I hate so much to write these words, but RIP dear Harold. I hope you know how much you touched the world, not just with your art, but with your wisdom, big heart & personality. You’ve made me laugh, and you’ve made me cry. I will never forget the impact you’ve had on my life as a fellow artist, and human being. Thank you, sir. 

Also, a big thank you to Dale for showing us a slice of Harold’s life through his films, and to Harold’s daughter, Amy, who reached out to me. 

Featured Artist – Repost from 2017

I had forgotten about this Featured Artist Series I used to do. I found it by looking back at some of my older posts for ideas for new ones. This was originally posted on May 25, 2017. I used to post every other Thursday, which gave me time to find, and research a lesser known artist..sounds doable. I might start this series again. I’ll have to think about it. For now, here’s a repost of an artist named Kyffin Williams. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone named Kyffin, but I like that name, and adore his artwork.  

Williams, Kyffin, 1918-2006; Sea at TrearddurKyffin Williams
Walsh landscape artist
b May 9, 1918 – d September 1, 2006
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Williams, Kyffin, 1918-2006; The Way to the Cottages

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Williams, Kyffin, 1918-2006; Barn in a Patagonian Landscape

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Having been diagnosed years ago with several autoimmune diseases, in which there are no magic pills to cure, I can relate to what Mr. Williams said about his epilepsy. Having chronic illness does tend to make you shy away from society, and keep to yourself. Thank goodness for art and the internet. 

Links:

Kyffin Williams website

Wikipedia

BBC article

About this featured artist series: I pretty much always keep my nose to the grindstone, and rarely look up from my own work. I’m so busy in my studio, who has time for anything else? That’s what I used to think, anyway, but I want to change that a bit, and spend 2017 exploring other artists’ work. My thinking is this.. maybe by understanding what makes other artists tick, I can better understand myself, and why art is so important to me. I hate the thought of keeping these gems all to myself, so I thought I’d share them with you. Look for new featured artist posts every other Thursday.

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Katie Jeanne Wood - Wake Me Up in September 01

This was an old abstract painting I had lying around that I turned into a portrait painting. This is what it used to look like..

Katie Jeanne Wood - 5x7 abstract bullseye

I think I painted it back in 2009ish?
The title used to be Bullseye.

Katie Jeanne Wood - Something Precious to Hold

Something Precious to Hold

This was also an old abstract painting. It was actually a landscape that I did around the same time as the one above. I did quite a large series of abstracts on paper using mostly pink, brown and white. It’s never too late to put finishing touches on a painting or change it completely. Wasn’t it Leonardo da Vinci who said that a painting is never finished, only abandoned? 

98 year old Australian artist Guy Warren
“What has made it possible for me to be successful for so long?”
“Dumbness.”
“Stupidity”

🙂 
What a sweet man. 

Also watching: ‘Succession’ Composer Breaks Down the Theme Song 

Engrossed in the process

Katie Jeanne Wood - Pink & green abstract - Fall Back IntoPink & green abstract
Fall Back Into

I’m into my art journals heavily atm. I’m on a mission to fill and finish this book by the end of the month. 

Katie Jeanne Wood - Sorry

I like people to be unhappy because I like them to have souls. 
Virginia Woolf

I feel this way about my portrait paintings, not about people, tho. 

Katie Jeanne Wood - Free?Free?

Katie Jeanne Wood - 9x12 Virginia Woolf Wears Polka Dots No 4Virginia Woolf Wears Polka Dots
Flash sale 

There must be another life, she thought, sinking back into her chair, exasperated. Not in dreams; but here and now, in this room, with living people. She felt as if she were standing on the edge of a precipice with her hair blown back; she was about to grasp something that just evaded her. There must be another life, here and now, she repeated. This is too short, too broken. We know nothing, even about ourselves.

Virginia Woolf, The Years

 

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Beautiful gifts from my beautiful friend

Katie Jeanne Wood - Sweet Pea with Wanda's blanket

Sweet Pea immediately claimed
Wanda‘s handmade blanket
as her own

I still can’t believe the package I received in the mail a couple days ago from Wanda, who just so happens to be my bestie. She sent me a box FULL to the brim with love. Paintings, and handmade dishcloths, love notes, and LOOK at the blanket she made!! 

It was such a HUGE surprise, and OMGosh..the work that went into all these treasures. I can’t imagine how many months it took. I’m soooo honored, and amazed. I started bawling when I opened the box. I’m just blown away at Wanda’s kindness, and love..not to mention her never ending talent. I’ll have to get some photos of her paintings to show you..sooo awesome!! 

All my animals were curious, and wanted to see what I got. I draped the blanket over the box, so they could see it (photo above). Sweet Pea immediately claimed it, and laid on the floor in front of it. She wouldn’t let the other cats or even Chewy (whom she adores) near it. LOL She was growling, and swiping at them if they came too close. 😀 She LOVES her Auntie Wanda‘s handmade items. I know I’m not going to be able to get her away from this blanket now. hahahaha

Katie Jeanne Wood - Sweet Pea with Wanda's blanket

The blanket is folded in quarters,
so it’s hard to tell how huge it is,
but it’s HUGE.

I took the blanket out to the couch, and she immediately followed me, jumped up on it, and smelled every little inch of it. 😀 Sooooo stinking cute!!

Then she got down on the floor, and blocked Harold from the couch, so he couldn’t jump up on the blanket.

Katie Jeanne Wood - Sweet Pea with Wanda's blanket

Bahahahahahaha..sooooo funny!! He kept trying to go around her, and she snarled, growled, and swiped at him. LOL

“NOPE!! It’s MINE, Harold!! Allllll MINE!!!” Ooooh, that girl! 😀 😀 😀 

Katie Jeanne Wood - Maudie with Wanda's blanket

Miss Maude snuck around the other side of the coffee table, and took a quick sniff. LOL Good thing she did it quietly, and Sweet Pea didn’t know or she would be made into chopped liver. 😀 😀 😀 Get off my lawn, and don’t you dare smell my blanket!! heehee

I don’t know what to say. I can’t thank Wanda enough for everything. I’m still so blown away at her generosity, and aww..I wish I had words to describe all the feels this has given me. Sigh. I guess that’s why I’m a painter, not a writer.

Thank you, milady. I will keep and treasure everything forever. 

Melanie Norris – featured artist

Melanie Norris
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Melanie Norris
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Melanie Norris
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I found myself nodding in agreement throughout this video. I would have said the same thing myself, had I the ability to put it into words as well as Melanie. The same thing happened when I read her artist statement. I found it so interesting that she edits out clothing. I do the same in many of my pieces. I might tell you the reason why some day, but today isn’t about me. It’s about sharing this great artist with you because I’m smitten with her work. 
 
You can find more of Melanie’s work on Saatchi Art, and see her Ted Talk here. 
 
About this featured artist series: I pretty much always keep my nose to the grindstone, and rarely look up from my own work. I’m so busy in my studio, who has time for anything else? That’s what I used to think, anyway, but I want to change that a bit, and spend 2017 exploring other artists’ work. My thinking is this.. maybe by understanding what makes other artists tick, I can better understand myself, and why art is so important to me. I hate the thought of keeping these gems all to myself, so I thought I’d share them with you. Look for new posts twice a month. 

Kyffin Williams – featured artist

Williams, Kyffin, 1918-2006; Sea at TrearddurKyffin Williams
Walsh landscape artist
b May 9, 1918 – d September 1, 2006
source

Williams, Kyffin, 1918-2006; The Way to the Cottages

source

Williams, Kyffin, 1918-2006; Barn in a Patagonian Landscape

source

Having been diagnosed years ago with several autoimmune diseases, in which there are no magic pills to cure, I can relate to what Mr. Williams said about his epilepsy. Having chronic illness does tend to make you shy away from society, and keep to yourself. Thank goodness for art and the internet. 

Links:

Kyffin Williams website

Wikipedia

BBC article

About this featured artist series: I pretty much always keep my nose to the grindstone, and rarely look up from my own work. I’m so busy in my studio, who has time for anything else? That’s what I used to think, anyway, but I want to change that a bit, and spend 2017 exploring other artists’ work. My thinking is this.. maybe by understanding what makes other artists tick, I can better understand myself, and why art is so important to me. I hate the thought of keeping these gems all to myself, so I thought I’d share them with you. Look for new featured artist posts every other Thursday.

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Mario A. Robinson – featured artist

Mario Andres RobinsonMario Andres Robinson

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Mario Andres Robinson
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Truth from Jesse Brass on Vimeo.

I ran across Mario’s watercolor work on Vimeo when I found this video. I immediately was drawn to his portraits, and knew I wanted to feature him here on my blog. Be sure to visit Mario’s website to see more of his portraitures. He also has a FB page, and online workshops. 

About this featured artist series: I pretty much always keep my nose to the grindstone, and rarely look up from my own work. I’m so busy in my studio, who has time for anything else? That’s what I used to think, anyway, but I want to change that a bit, and spend 2017 exploring other artists’ work. My thinking is this.. maybe by understanding what makes other artists tick, I can better understand myself, and why art is so important to me. I hate the thought of keeping these gems all to myself, so I thought I’d share them with you. Look for new posts every Thursday.

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