
Self-Portrait with Silver Background by Helene Schjerfbeck (1915). Turku Art Museum.

Self-Portrait with Silver Background by Helene Schjerfbeck (1915). Turku Art Museum.
The cover of Eliza by Barry Pain, 1904:

Eliza by Barry Pain , 1904. Illustration by Wallace Goldsmith.
“The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.”–Robert Henri
My book consumption slowed to a trickle in the weeks surrounding our move. Too much to do, too little sleep, no time to think or, after a certain point, properly process words. It was that draining. No joke.
Now that most of the volumes are back on their shelves, my reading is nearly back to its normal, healthy pace. Yay!
Here’s what I’m actively digging at the moment:

Portrait of Henry James by John Singer Sargent (1894)
What are you reading this week? Please share in the comments!
Woman Reading (Portrait of Sofia Kramskaya), after 1866, by Ivan Kramskoi:

Woman Reading by Ivan Kramskoi
I should probably rename this regular feature, as it often spotlights artists, musicians, and other creative-types. Until I decide on a new one (suggestions welcome!), however, Book Nerd Links it shall remain.

Nina Hamnett by Roger Fry (1917). (c) University of Leeds Art Collection and Gallery; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation. Public Domain.
Hey all! Please accept my apologies for my (totally unintentional) protracted absence from ASPL. Life got in the way (working, vacation, moving, and computer problems…mostly the latter, really).
We’re in our new rental house. Yay! I’m typing these words on a brand new laptop. Double yay!
What does this mean for ASPL? Daily posting. Again. FINALLY!
Here is the promised Mary Cassatt painting. It’s a repeat, but a favorite. Enjoy.

Five O’Clock Tea by Mary Cassatt (1880). Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Public Domain.
See you tomorrow, you lovely, patient people.

Fashion Illustration by Pierre Brissaud (April 1914)
Here’s what my hometown boy had to say about art:
“Art–the one achievement of man which has made the long trip up from all fours seem well advised.”–James Thurber
I’ve always loved this photo of Frida Kahlo (which was taken by her dad), but I’m especially digging it today. She looks how I feel.

Frida Kahlo by Guillermo Kahlo (1932)