Category Archives: Paintings

Post Election Update

Posted on November 7, 2012 by mbwilsonart

The Kickstarter project is halfway through – 12 days to go – and we are almost there.  But still so far away.  $ 600 left to raise. The quest goes on. Here is a behind the scenes look at the … Continue reading →

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Ghosts to fear…

Posted on October 26, 2012 by mbwilsonart

I love this cartoon.  So true.   Nothing ruins a good joke like explaining it, but I love the contrast between the warm, cuddly scene of Mom and daughter with the dark and foreboding shadows on the wall and the … Continue reading →

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We have LIft-off!!

Posted on October 21, 2012 by mbwilsonart

Okay it is official: My Kickstarter project is live! Anyone who wants to, can help me spread the word by posting something about it on your Facebook page. That would make each of you an Especially Awesome Person, at least … Continue reading →

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Someday I’ll Stop Procrastinating

Posted on October 14, 2012 by mbwilsonart

( I started this last Thursday)  It’s been a long time since I’ve written.  Honestly, I have the most difficult time getting started writing.  It’s like stage fright: my stomach gets nervous, I pace, my breathing becomes shallow and my … Continue reading →

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Art I Like

Posted on August 1, 2012 by mbwilsonart

I got a an email about this show in Santa Fe from a friend, but I was back in Mass. and didn’t see the show.  After looking at the work online, I’m thinking that this would be one show that … Continue reading →

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Drawing upon Experience

Posted on July 16, 2012 by mbwilsonart

I’ve created a gallery here for the drawings of The “Man of La Mancha” series, alternatively titled “A.K.A. Don Quixote”. Which is also the working title for a Kickstarter.com project.  More on that later. Drawing is thinking. Let’s look at … Continue reading →

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The paintings of “Leaving La Mancha”

Posted on June 21, 2012 by mbwilsonart
Don Quixote In The Costume of King Charlemagne

This gallery contains 18 photos.

Here are (most of) the paintings that are contained in the show: “Leaving La Mancha”. Click on an image for a larger view.  

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Is That You, Don Quixote?

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mbwilsonart

Why Don Quixote?  There must be reasons why I chose to take him as my subject matter, my antagonist, my surrogate.  Let’s delve into some background. We have all heard of “The Man of La Mancha.” He is the guy … Continue reading →

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Mission Statement: This is a blog about my painting and my teaching.  Here I will showcase new paintings before they go up on the website and when I can or must I might say a little about the process or … Continue reading →

Posted on May 28, 2012 by mbwilsonart | 2 Comments