Maple Valley Arts 10-20-40 Show

Had a great time at the Maple Valley Arts Center’s 10-20-40 show. Each participant invited 10 guests and created 20 paintings, each selling for 40 dollars to raise money for the arts center. The place was packed, the energy was immense, and we all lingered outside under perfect Pacific Northwest skies as the sun went down. Special kudos to Christina and all the Maple Valley Arts volunteers for a fabulous event!

Isamu Noguchi and Qi Baishi: Beijing 1930

Today I saw the Isamu Noguchi and Qi Baishi show at the Frye. The line and brush drawings are amazing, especially the ones that combine a large brush gesture with a fine contour drawing. Reminds me a lot of the Matisse drawings at Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence. Well worth seeing. Runs until May 25.

Isamu Noguchi. Peking Scroll Drawing: “Ye Kau Jong” (robed man, sitting cross legged, resting on fist), 1930