Artists - a poem
Artists don't live in Santa Cruz. They live in the alpines, the valleys, the sun-baked hills. and dilapidated shacks; half-way here, nor...
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novasilbaughstudio
- Apr 16, 2019
- 1 min
Spring Giveaway
Spring has finally arrived. I thought I would never say this but: no more rain here in California. I'm Done! To celebrate I'm doing my...
novasilbaughstudio
- Mar 12, 2019
- 1 min
Lottery for the Arts
The Blue Line's lottery for the arts raises money for arts education and supports non-profit arts. I'm pleased to announce that the...
novasilbaughstudio
- Feb 28, 2019
- 1 min
What Are You Listening To?
I like to think of myself as a connoisseur of music. (I'm sure most people think they are too) I always want it around me, especially in...
novasilbaughstudio
- Nov 21, 2018
- 1 min
In Pursuit of Self-Sabotage
Every artist needs a pep-talk sometimes. I, for one, need many… In lieu of being the determined self-aware artist I should be, I have now...
novasilbaughstudio
- Oct 20, 2018
- 1 min
Things That Don't Make You an Artist
Yes... but I do like these things a bit, although, I gave up the cigarettes quite some time ago. Credit SarahseeAnderson.tumblr.com #art...
novasilbaughstudio
- Sep 26, 2018
- 1 min
Ars Poetica
There was a time when I pursued poetry with a passion, and I've often times thought about picking it up again. Somehow I feel like I've...
novasilbaughstudio
- Feb 9, 2017
- 1 min
Whitney Biennial 2017
Mar 17–June 11, 2017 This year one of my art pieces "Act 1:Ransom" will be featured at the 2017 Whitney Biennial. I'm honored to be...
novasilbaughstudio
- May 24, 2015
- 2 min
Metamorphosis Journey
This week wrapped up the big show, so I’m getting a bit of rest before I finish my final paintings in my “Metamorphosis” series. I have 2...
novasilbaughstudio
- Mar 13, 2015
- 2 min
Frida Kahlo to Marty McConnell
This poem is so wonderful that I wanted to share it here. Please enjoy... by Marty McConnell “leaving is not enough; you must stay gone....
novasilbaughstudio
- Mar 2, 2014
- 2 min
Frida Kahlo’s Imaginary Friend
Several months ago, while on a walk, I rescued a book that was lying in the middle a street. It so happens that this book was...
novasilbaughstudio
- Feb 7, 2014
- 1 min
January Sketchbook and Illustrations
I'm hoping to keep more up to date with my blog by posting new sketches each month. I find myself sketching more and more lately as I...
novasilbaughstudio
- Apr 21, 2012
- 1 min
The Awakening and The Journey
While I was on my bi-weekly Public library visit I stumbled upon a quite torn and tattered art book called No More Second Hand Art:...
novasilbaughstudio
- Feb 2, 2012
- 1 min
Positive Creative Energy
Often times art seems to focus on negative aspects of life, or become overly political in what it has to say. Artists are so passionate...
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