A Very Special Creative Thresholds Today
Posted on January 28, 2016
Walt Pascoe, “Raven Gets In” 48”x60” Oil on canvas
On December 21 of last year, a dear friend and amazing human being said goodbye to planet earth. His name is Walt Pascoe. Intense and luminous artist. Witty, wry, and intelligent crafter of words. Wise spiritual seeker. And a mentor of sorts to so many of us–artists, writers, and anyone who found themselves on a life journey they hadn’t necessarily planned. In this Creative Thresholds, we’re doing a reprise of an essay he wrote in 2012 (which, incidentally and uncannily, was published December 21) in which he writes brutally honestly and with humor about his struggle with colon cancer. He also includes his art in the essay. Please check it out. His words are wisdom for all of us who are human: “A Tribute to Walt Pascoe: Savage Uncertainties On The Road Home Reprise.”
Last Night of “Story”
Posted on January 18, 2016
And so we come to the end of the story. Night 3 of my show “Story” takes place tomorrow night beginning at 7:30 p.m. at OTPH in Cornelius, NC. The Facebook invitation is here. I’ll share stories (my own and the art’s) 8ish. I’m so thankful to all the people I’ve met and all the support I’ve received–and a chance to know that when we share stories, we touch each other and remind each other that we’re not alone–and that there’s always hope.
Collaboration with poets JK Anowe and Laura M Kaminski
Posted on January 8, 2016
scavenger
I’m delighted that “Scavenger,” from the Eternal Childhood series, is part of this collaborative submission with poets JK Anowe and Laura M Kaminski at Poetry Life and Times. If you get a chance, take some time and read their poignant words.
My Show is featured in The Herald Weekly!
Posted on December 30, 2015
A special thanks to The Herald Weekly and reporter Bruce Dunbridge for their article, “Exhibit explores artist’s trauma” in the December 26-31 edition (pages 18-19). I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Bruce and learned even more about myself and my artistic process in our conversation. There is an online version here.
Barbed Wire, Cow Hair, and Pearls of Rain
Posted on December 17, 2015
I’m always fascinated by beauty found in unconventional places. These photos are from my uncle’s farm, where the hairs from cows reaching their necks through the barbed wire fence (to munch on the weeds on the other side) got caught and grew garnished with gossamer spider threads and miniature drops of rain.
Iphone 5s, Camera+ app (macro setting)
Night Two of “Story”–Tonight!!!
Posted on December 15, 2015
Tonight the second night of my show “Story” continues!! If you’re in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area, stop by and say “hi!” There’s more info on the Facebook invitation page.
A Drop, a World
Posted on December 12, 2015
Woke up to a beautiful fog with rain drops slowly swelling worlds and falling from trees.
Iphone 5s, Camera+ app (macro setting)
Fog in the Cemetery
Posted on December 1, 2015
I was on my way to the library when I just had to stop and take a few shots of the beautiful fog in the cemetery nearby. Sometimes fog softens the background and we see our pain and desires simply, starkly.
Today Only-FREE SHIPPING on Art Prints and Other Items at Fine Art America
Posted on November 30, 2015
It’s Cyber Monday and all my art prints and other items offered at Fine Art America have FREE shipping to ANYWHERE in the world, no matter WHAT it is, or how large. The free shipping ends at midnight EST.
Melissa D. Johnston Art 