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April Gavin Art
The Giving Hand
"If you hold your hand closed, nothing good can come in. The open hand is blessed, for it gives in abundance, even as it receives." -...
April Gavin
Jul 1
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Picture Window
"...against the ruin of the world, there is only one defense - the creative act." - Kenneth Rexroth Picture Window, 12"x18", watercolor...
April Gavin
Apr 1
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...you will be there
"Life ends, love does not." - JoAnne Rivers Michael John Lownie July 27, 1952 - February 23, 2025 ...
April Gavin
Feb 28
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Her Own Drum
"...choose a place where you won't do very much harm and stand in it for all your worth, facing the sunshine." -E.M. Forster I've been...
April Gavin
Jan 31
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The Return of the Light
Tomorrow is the Winter Solstice and the darkest day of the year. For many of us November 5th felt like the darkest day of the year. For...
April Gavin
Dec 20, 2024
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Two leaps of Imagination and Letting Go
How does a piece of art come about? For my printmaking, I work largely from my imagination and usually as a response to poetry. Mary...
April Gavin
Oct 29, 2024
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Art and Mental Health
Earlier this month, I finished a ten week painting class with Michelle McCunney. I took some chances and learned some new things. If...
April Gavin
Sep 18, 2024
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Salutations
Buddha reminds us to celebrate. Celebrate the sun in the sky. Find joy in movement. Find joy in art. This is a four color linocut...
April Gavin
Aug 5, 2024
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Public Service Announcement
Greetings all, When I was very young, I wanted to work for The Ad Council. My PSAs included things like "take a walk", "eat your...
April Gavin
Jun 17, 2024
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Style and Copy
On the final evening of my illustration class last winter, we had a quick look at the artist Joseph Raffael. He had a deep working...
April Gavin
May 2, 2024
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Looking Again
It has been some time since I last posted. I have been diligently working. For the last ten weeks, I took an animal illustration class...
April Gavin
Mar 15, 2024
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Winter Fruit
Art is work though to some it may look like play. Up until a month ago, I would have firmly called art a practice. Illustrator Allen...
April Gavin
Jan 5, 2024
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Open Studios and the Dream Portfolio
Visit these two at open studios next weekend... The Empress's Garden, 10"x14". water color on paper The Emperor's Garden, 10"x14",...
April Gavin
Nov 26, 2023
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Art leads to more art + Open Studios
Shortly after my last post, my friend Bill euthanized his dog Stella. She was in her teens and had a tumor on her spine. I asked for...
April Gavin
Sep 25, 2023
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Bandit had Blue Eyes
From an old photo to a painting of a beloved pet, this post shows you a very low tech way.
April Gavin
Jul 26, 2023
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A Joy to Paint
A Joy to Paint! I've spent the last month trying new things in painting.
April Gavin
Jun 27, 2023
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Open Studios and More
Last week's open studios was mellow and in a good way. I met some fellow artists and enjoyed hosting friends and neighbors. There is...
April Gavin
May 17, 2023
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Early Spring - Weathering the Storm
I feel like I have someone else's weather. I'm not sure whose though. It's been a cold and wet spring. Many folks in my neighborhood...
April Gavin
Apr 7, 2023
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A Life Danced on the Lip of the World
My uncle Randy died in early February. He was only 65 and was found slumped over on the floor. A close friend of his said that he...
April Gavin
Mar 3, 2023
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Know your Predators, Know your Helpers, Trust Yourself
In celebration of the Year of the Rabbit, I finally decided to commit this drawing into finished art work. The initial drawing was done...
April Gavin
Feb 4, 2023
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