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In search of the real
I reread Hans Hoffman book when I was deciding whether to paint again. Of all the great questions like does GOD exist? Is faith real? ...
Mar 2, 2023


Why ART
My mother passed away when COVID was starting to spread quickly thru NJ. The night before the nurse was kind enough to leave the phone on speaker so we could tell her not to be afraid. Not sure if she could hear us. She had been in her own world since my father's death 5 years ago. The nurse said she did smile at some point. Her children, her grandchildren and great grandchildren did their best to speak in Vietnamese and English to tell her how much we loved her and that w
Jan 2, 2023


Finding Essence
My heart is not settled. It takes time to see for what it is and to make the marks as is. It is simple and complex at the same time. ...
Dec 2, 2022


Black and White Exercise
Abstract expressionists would pass this exercise on to the next generation just as my teacher had done for me. It is the best way to...
Nov 20, 2022


A doodling journey
I invited Frank over to critique my first batch of oil paintings. I knew I couldn't go any further without deep diving into the question...
Nov 19, 2022
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