Well, there goes a perfectly good box of Kleenex in the recycle bin. Sad and as brillant as sunshine after a thunderstorm, you wrote the most inspiring piece of artistic encouragement I can remember ever reading. Amazing man, amazing story.
Thank you so much, Jim. David was a special friend of mine and even so many years later, I still inspired by him and think of him all the time. It was one of those tough losses.
Beautiful work and a beautiful tribute. And further inspiration to make every day, whether in the studio in work that goes out in the world or at the table/on the page just for me.
Hi, Kristin: your story is beautifully written and raises so many points about how to live a life with wholeness and transformation. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you!!
Thank you, Karen ~ whether you are writing your charming books, or making your collages or photographing a single leaf or flower on the sidewalks of NYC, I love that you are 'painting every day.'
Kristen, I am Dante’s wife, Jeanne. Although I have been thoroughly enjoying reading your essays, this one brought me to tears and also to a place of resolve and intention that has been lacking in my daily life. I WILL paint every day. Thank-you.
Well, there goes a perfectly good box of Kleenex in the recycle bin. Sad and as brillant as sunshine after a thunderstorm, you wrote the most inspiring piece of artistic encouragement I can remember ever reading. Amazing man, amazing story.
Thank you so much for expressing these thoughts to me, Dante, just lovely, thank you!
Kenji and I are bowled over by the beauty and depth of your writing.
So happy to hear it reached all the way to Greenbrae Boardwalk!
My thanks to both of you for reading and for your lovely comment, Nancy 🥰
Kristin,
Such a touching tribute and so well written. You have a big heart and a warm soul.
Thank you so much, Jim. David was a special friend of mine and even so many years later, I still inspired by him and think of him all the time. It was one of those tough losses.
Beautiful work and a beautiful tribute. And further inspiration to make every day, whether in the studio in work that goes out in the world or at the table/on the page just for me.
Thanks Lori. It's especially heartbreaking to lose an artist, isn't it?
Very much so. xo
Hi, Kristin: your story is beautifully written and raises so many points about how to live a life with wholeness and transformation. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you!!
Thanks so much, Martin! 🙏
I know you're making your own art everyday, just as you should be!
This is so beautiful and so gut-wrenching. And a powerful reminder, indeed, to paint every day. Thank you.
Thank you, Karen ~ whether you are writing your charming books, or making your collages or photographing a single leaf or flower on the sidewalks of NYC, I love that you are 'painting every day.'
Kristen, I am Dante’s wife, Jeanne. Although I have been thoroughly enjoying reading your essays, this one brought me to tears and also to a place of resolve and intention that has been lacking in my daily life. I WILL paint every day. Thank-you.
Fabulous to hear, Jeanne. I look forward to seeing what you come up with!