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Fun #LittleFreeLibrary find in my neighborhood! Somehow I‘ve never heard of this book before, but it sounds right up my alley. The other picture is for @monalyisha , who asked me to share a photo of some scallop shell ornaments my husband and I made many years ago when we lived more in her neck of the woods. (An abalone one made it into the shot too; those are the best because the holes come naturally pre-drilled! 😄)

I‘ve been wanting to read this for a while now. It‘s the memoir of Dr Nell Painter who leaves the comfort of her academic career to pursue a degree in art. There‘s a lot of story packed in here. Personal stories about her family mixed in with defining art and with the passive-aggressive racism she dealt with at RISD. I listened to the audio, but just ordered the hardcover to re-read. Enjoyed this a lot!

I feel like today was really 3 days long. Finally relaxing on the front porch with a brew and a good book.

I liked this a lot! I listened to the audio, read by the author, and it was good, but she‘s a slow reader and that might not work for some people. But the book was great and her voice was good company. Interesting observations on race, age, and the art world.

I started both these books today and I‘m loving both and they are exactly what I need right now.

#BooksAndBooze

Packed my bag full of books.

@BookishMarginalia , bleary-eyed and sleepy, mumbles, “Where are you going?”

“Outside.”

Puzzled look.

“To the living room,” I clarify.

Seeing that my wife was still puzzled, I added, “It‘s #24in48 . ”

“Ah, “ she almost sighs as she fell back into sleep.

This was just ok for me, more because it was different than I expected not that it was bad. It is much more academic and very art focused as opposed to a personal memoir of what it's like to go back to school at an older age. There was some of that, but not as much as I wanted. #nonfiction2018

Reading this for our at work book club! We meet next week, so I better get these pages turned. #nonfiction2018

#NoFemmeber #creator @Cinfhen @Billypar
Just added to my TBR, this memoir sounds very inspiring....
Personally, as an Art school graduate (back in the day!), I have a current crippling fear of the blank canvas/page etc... I‘m hoping it will give me a little courage...
I also love this Joss Whedon quote..... the kitchen is definitely where my creative juices are channeled right now!

I am purposefully doing lots of bibliotherapy & this was a perfect choice. The story of another black woman who has been able to inspire me greatly without us ever being able to meet in person. This is the ultimate power and magnificence of reading, when I am able to find the right books. As she says, “I can‘t corral my thoughts & feelings within a fence of race”; I identify with her journey on so many other levels. “Do something new” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Bibliophile Ecstasy: When you find a book that is perfect for you on many different levels.

Back to my Sunday Morning reading about all things art I have these 2 great new releases. Nell Painter is a noted author and historian who decides to get her art degree at age 64. She wrote the tagged book about her experiences. The Masterpiece follows Clara, a teacher and illustrator at the Grand Central (as in terminal) School af art in the 1940‘s and Virginia a divorced mom in the 1970‘s who gets a job at the Grand Central info booth.

Currently loving this book about a 64 year old who decides to go to art school.

#DiverseSpines | Day 8 Cover Love

How are women, and artists, "seen" and judged by their age, race, and looks? And how does this seeing change, depending upon what is asked of the viewer? What does it mean when someone states (as one teacher does) that "you will never be an Artist"—who defines "an Artist," and all that goes with such an identity, & how are these ideas tied to our shared conceptions of beauty, value, and difference? #spinesvines

Here are a few of today‘s new releases! I also HIGHLY recommend THE GREAT BELIEVERS by Rebecca Makkai. It‘s so good, I nearly lost my mind. And there‘s a new book about Warren Zevon‘s music out today called ACCIDENTALLY LIKE A MARTYR, which I also recommend because ZEVON 5EVA. 📚❤️📚

Books that other people are reading that look interesting to me