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The White Series

August 5, 2010

After completing the DaSilva Commission, I had the sense that I was more open inside, that I had gotten bigger in terms of what I could contain artistically. I felt that I was ready to create in series of paintings, i.e. to create several works of art around a single theme or idea.
I have more [...]

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I am Spiritual

May 19, 2010

Somewhere along my journey to become a professional artist, I came across a statement that translated as “do not to be too spiritual about your artwork, at least don’t act like it – the professional art world won’t take you seriously”.
I subconsciously gulped this tidbit down like a statement of FACT; that if I was [...]

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Let the Commission Flow

March 20, 2010

When I do a commission, as I have learned, it is important to let the commission move *through* me – for the art to be born.
I talk with the client, see what they like, what they don’t like, I open myself to receive what they want and what they can tell me consciously. I study [...]

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A Distant Port ~ A Sense of Place

March 5, 2010

I feel as though I am searching for a sense of place. I feel my heart’s longing, wondering where I belong. The feeling was very strong when I started this piece, and I felt it come and go as I worked. Now that this is finished, I can feel the next piece waiting to be [...]

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Where I Paint

December 28, 2009

My studio, as I affectionately call it, is actually the vault-like room beneath our home. I have a space sectioned off specifically for the pursuit of art and I have adjacent office space. I am grateful to have such a large dedicated space in which to work.
Shown below is the primed canvas for the 60 [...]

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A Colorful Soul ~ Latifah Shay Interviewed

September 8, 2009

Warfordsburg, Pa., artist Latifah Shay will exhibit “A Colorful Soul’ at The Muse this month, but whose soul she’s referencing depends on the painting.
The longtime artist and graphic designer turned her interest to abstract acrylic pieces recently and said she feels her paintings are revelatory.
“I feel I connect with myself very deeply when I do [...]

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Words of Wisdom

August 27, 2009

“When I was an undergraduate art student, I was lucky enough to study with internationally acclaimed artist Terry Allen. I loved the class and worshipped the teacher, but I didn’t always get my assignments in on time. One day a student asked Terry how you know if you are really an artist. Terry turned to [...]

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