Artful April Recap

While I'm sad to see Artful April come to a close, I'm coming to realize that most of my monthly ambitions continue well beyond the 30 or 31 days. In some ways, the month serves as an intense study that creates a foundation that will hopefully serve me for the foreseeable future, and perhaps even a lifetime. And, in some cases, the month-long focus establishes a habit  I've also really enjoyed asking friends and new acquaintances about their favorite artists - I've learned from my friends and also learned more about them too.

April Recap:

Museums Visited (all new to me except for LACMA)

• Norton Simon
• Laguna Museum of Art
• Oceanside Museum of Art
• Japanese American National Museum
• Los Angeles County Museum of Art
• Frederick Weisman Foundation 

Art Created

• Took photographs of Penny every day for a month
• Made the project social by posting on Facebook
• Project will live on! I have guest photographers lined up for the next several months
• Finally, after years of wanting to, took a pottery wheel class

Online Explorations

• Klimt
• Neoplasticism
• Degas
• Sarah Perry
• Bal du moulin de la Galette
• Victor Hugo Zayas

Takeaway thoughts

• I loved, loved, loved taking photos of Penny. I may take her with me in the future. 
• I am even more intrigued with photography. I would love to continue: to explore, to learn, to create.
• Considering a series of photographs like those of the 60's - something you could see taken backstage with the Beatles, black and white portraits, rock and roll style.... I have images in mind. 
• I have an instant reaction to most art. I either love it immediately or I don't.