Here is a photo by Thomas Hegman of one of our tractors. I love the way he captured the motion and emotion of it all! The farm is beginning to wake up and become active, the ground is ready … Continue reading
Winter cannot seem to make up her mind for the Delta, she comes in bursts of coolness at night, a nocturnal winter,leaving us with unseasonably uncomfortable warmth in the day. I managed to dig out my infrared filter for my camera and … Continue reading
Leaves are turning and the winds of change are nigh. Studio lights are burning and the work continues on the Weight of Balance series of works. Two gallery shows this summer, have emblazoned me to press on with my work. … Continue reading
There is something wonderful about marks left on or in a surface, whether intentional or unintentional they take on a responsibility to the painting and often will be the support system of the design. My oldest son sends me old … Continue reading
This is a post on the value of listening to the opinions of others, especially that of gallery curators, directors, and owners. I was given a great opportunity to share my work with a very prestigious gallery and in the process of … Continue reading
New work is beginning to happen in the studio…thoughts of how this year has gone by much too fast have been on my mind as of late. There have been things to attend to other than the making of art,that … Continue reading
This gallery contains 6 photos.
The fall Mississippi Art Colony marks the closure of another art year. We had a fantastic time and enjoyed the wonderful weather and camaraderie with each other. The air was thick with words and thoughts telling tales of art endeavors,discoveries and accomplishments … Continue reading
Rocko Art Dawg at Large: on the Big Sunflower River The floods have come and are slowly and methodically leaving, but not without a trail of shattered pieces of the landscape, strewn about like sticks and leaves left in a … Continue reading
I am fortunate enough to have many close artist friends. We get together and draw from life in Jackson on Saturdays. I have missed the last few because of the watery road closings. A few weeks ago when I was … Continue reading
> Stage One the gesture and foundation of the painting. Painted with charcoal powder and gesso. I love to paint the figure, and more often than not the gestural under painting is the stage that excites me the most. It … Continue reading
Cathy Hegman Art and Life 