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Communication, Interaction and Art

by joeralt on June 26, 2011

  Had a glorious day, teaching gesture drawing in the café this morning. I wrote this on Thursday and ever since, was trying to catch up with myself and find the time to post it. It’s not that I do not have the time. Apparently my priorities are just not in their right place and [...]

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Seeing Rock’n'Roll

by joeralt on June 13, 2011

Sitting in my neighborhood café, sipping my tea, organizing myself to get out into the world.  Just finished a late breakfast and will be on my way to deliver a painting and a sketch for an exhibit that will open on Saturday. I must admit that I am a little nervous about the placement of [...]

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Bathing in the sun

by joeralt on March 27, 2011

  Dina is the mother of our son Zohar and my best friend. In the past she would not allow me to make a portrait of her because of her unjustified low self image. In recent years there was a dramatic shift in the way she looks at herself so on the occasion of her [...]

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What is a good painter’s model?

by joeralt on April 30, 2010

When the model is good, the whole process of painting is full of magic. What is a good model you may ask? In my opinion, a good model is someone who’s character is inspiring and at the same time can sit in comfort for extended periods of time. Preferably, also someone who has an appreciation of the creative process that feels like contributing to the creation of Ar

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