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I don’t have a fortunate life. So art to me is less about the art around the world. So I see art at home,, in the crafts I create by knitting, crochet, coloring, calligraphy and boho decor. Staying at home let’s me get lost in things I love to do. Retirement is hard for us who live without much money. But I am lucky to make art. And music. And my cat, Tinky helps me feel loved.

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Thanks Mary, it was so nice having the art to see this morning instead of…..well you know, all the wrongful, hateful and ugly happenings in this world.

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Thanks Mary - art is so necessary, I love that you posted this. One of the most evocative paintings I have seen in person is ‘Spirit of the Plains’ by Sydney Long, the light in the painting is exquisite and the flow of the forms of the Brolgas dancing behind the faun is so fluid and compelling, and yet the distorted trees in the background mess with your ease. https://learning.qagoma.qld.gov.au/artworks/spirit-of-the-plains/

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I love your posts. Thank you.

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Dr. Trump, I’ve tried contacting you via Twitter with little luck. This may be my fault due to my lack knowledge, or actual interest in more “social media”. I’ll give this a try. Forgive me for being blunt, but I don’t believe it’s a revelation that your uncle did terrible damage to this country that will likely take a generation to repair. One area that is particularly egregious is what he did to families- something many of us are still dealing with that often goes way beyond awkward holiday gatherings. There are simply no words for the pain inspired by the rejection and rage I have encountered among my family members when even the most peripheral reference to your uncle comes up in conversation. I understand you are moving into the world of politics, but I’m addressing you as a mental health professional: how do we try to heal the wounds Donald Trump inflicted? Do you know of any groups? I have heard of at least one marriage ending do to the schism caused by Trump. Please address this problem.

Christopher Gurin

Email christopher.gurin@gmail.com

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Agreed, "Donald-fatigue" is real. :) "Beyond Van Gogh" Portland, OR (@ the Convention Center) is an immersive experience that I CAN'T wait to check it out this month! It says it is "a rich and unique multimedia experience, taking the viewer on a journey through over 300 iconic artworks including instantly-recognizable classics "The Starry Night", "Sunflowers", and "Cafe Terrace at Night", now freed from their frames. Set to a symphonic score and using the artist's own dreams, thoughts, and words to drive the experience as a narrative, Van Gogh's art comes to life by appearing and disappearing, flowing across multiple surfaces and heightening the senses with their immense detail." How cool to get lost for a few hours in this, eh?

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Th cat made me smile.

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I like the cat's relaxed, informal hairdo.

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I am a musician- singer, cellist and pianist. They are my safe and sane spaces during these insane times.

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Dear Mary Trump,

I’m an artist; I paint and write poetry.

I love politics and know keenly how important participating in the democracy is the only way it will ever survive.

During the pandemic I continued a series of paintings, all with themes of current affairs. They helped me get through the year and a half of insanity from everywhere. I’m grateful for my abilities to paint and write poetry.

I do have some images that I created which helped me cathartically, and I hope will speak to others as well. I wish I could share them with you privately

Thanks for all your wonderful writings and apropos insights.

Sincerely,

Brian Antifonario 🤗💙

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That is by Hiroshige, not by van Gogh. According to the VG museum in Amsterdam, some of those works were used as wrapping paper for objects shipped from Japan to VG! VG was very influential in bringing Japanese art to the attention of western art historians.

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I love Amsterdam Mary! I am.originally from England so it was only an hour and fifteen minute flight to get there! Great memories and I actually felt safe there!

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I decorated my Christmas tree last night. That made me feel better. Seeing Frida Kahlo's work at this exhibit over this past summer was also helpful. https://www.atthemac.org/events/cleve-carney-frida-kahlo/

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My mother was what we usually think of as an artist. My house holds her paintings now except for the few that others were lucky to have acquired. Although I wanted every single one the very best are understood through her brushes and paints found homes elsewhere. That’s where her spirit is now and her love lives there, ready.

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The SCOTUS hearing this week made my eczema bloom. FML The fatigue seems never-ending these days. Thanks for being here with these posts, they help remind me that there are still brilliant people out there feeling the same way I do.

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Maxfield Parrish. Love his work.

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