Author: Mary Gow

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Autumn Sky

Autumn Sky, photo by Mary Gow

Autumn Sky, photo by Mary Gow
Autumn Sky, photo by Mary Gow
Greetings as we approach the cusp of Winter. Though I like the dramatic feel of this photograph, it might violate one of those rules of composition that I learned: do not place the subject in the center! I still like the strong texture of the sky.

I hope you are enjoying the Spirit of the Season.

Found a reflective poem that seems to go with this season. It’s by Zhuangzi:

We cling to our own point of view,
as though everything depended on it.
Yet our opinions have no permanence;
like autumn and winter,
they gradually pass away.

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The Joy of Painting Disappearing Images

Integral, by Mary Gow, digitally manipulated painting

Integral, by Mary Gow, digitally manipulated painting
Integral, by Mary Gow, digitally manipulated painting
Have you heard of the Buddha Board? It’s a board you can use water to paint on a surface that shows your brush work, then the image fades away. (See buddhaboard.com).

This reminds me of Chinese Ink Brush Painting but I don’t need ink nor paper! I’m loving this type of environmentally friendly art! Plus no chemicals!

The image above is one of the dozen or so I painted after opening the box containing the Buddha Board.

I photographed each drawing, and one transformed into another.

The image shown above I then manipulated in Photoshop.

This is a fun process! I encourage you to try it.

The Buddha Board is a perfect way to enjoy the moment

. . . regardless of how the election turned out.

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Sun Painting

"Sunsational," acrylic on canvas painting by Mary Gow

"Sunsational," acrylic on canvas painting by Mary Gow
“Sunsational,” acrylic on canvas painting by Mary Gow
Work in progress, 16″ x 20″ acrylic on canvas. I’m enjoying this painting and the colors. This photo shows one of my favorite sections of it.

When is a painting finished? The more I paint the more I agree with the saying: art is never finished, only abandoned. Who said it is still under discussion but I feel that the artist decides when.

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Black and White Photography

"Missing the Times," Photo by Mary Gow

"Missing the Times," photo by Mary Gow
“Missing the Times,” photo by Mary Gow
I took this photo, “Missing the Times,” when I was taking practicing street photography in Harvey Stein’s class at the International Center of Photography in New York City. I love black and white photography. The over head light in this photo could use a bit more exposure so it’s not so bright but I like the general nostalgic feel of this shot.