Inspired by Rice Chapel

While in Houston I had the opportunity to visit the Rice University Chapel. It was quite beautiful.  The back wall and columns are covered in small gold mosaic.  There isn't any recognizable iconography which I quite liked.

It was night when I visited and not all the lights were on in the chapel but I could still get an impression of the walls humble beauty.

Now back in my studio in Durham I have been processing my Rice Chapel impressions.

Chapel- 60"x60"  oil on canvas http://artid.com/members/rcdamman/art/31234-chapel/

Been Away, Now I am Back

Been busy.  Actually forgot I started this blog.  Some how remembered and it is time to recap what has been going on.

I am saving my pennies to get a CAA membership,  That's College Art Association membership so I can keep abreast of the goings on in the world of art education.

I finished the Houston Marathon with my brother and sister.  I was surprised by Houston.  Besides the marathon the Menil Art Campus was a high light of the trip.  A whole building of Cy Twombly in natural light, the Rothko Chapel, some early small Brice Marden color field paintings.  Hot stuff.  I would have pictures of this reverential experience but they were not allowed.

Back in Durham now.  Painting like I have a new fire under my butt.  I am going to apply for some residencies.