An old favorite:

Grace Reading at Howth Bay by Sir William Orpen
An old favorite:

Grace Reading at Howth Bay by Sir William Orpen
I’m having a particularly strong Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) moment phase obsession. This extraordinary, trail-blazing Swedish woman is one of my favourite artists and inspirations. Although her strong mysticism is inextricably linked to her artwork, her paintings stand on their own as abstract marvels and aesthetic delights.

Self Portrait by Hilma af Klint
Check out some of her work:
It has been too long since I last posted an image of that great Russian poet, Anna Akhmatova. This is for me as much as it is for you…

Anna Akhmatova by Savely Sorin, 1913-1914
Percy Bysshe Shelley was born on 4 August 1792.

Painting of Shelley by Joseph Severn
Posthumous Portrait of Shelley Writing Prometheus Unbound in Italy by Joseph Severn, 1845

Interior by Kitty Lange Kielland, 1883
Although I’m not officially celebrating my birthday until next week, I am going to see a Picasso exhibit with my family today. I’ll be back tomorrow. Have a great Sunday!

Pablo Picasso, 1908
The Orange Book by Allen Tucker:

The Orange Book by Allen Tucker
I’m not going to lie; her fingers kind of scare me.
It’s a new season! Have you changed your reading habits to suit the demands of warmer weather, or do those habits stay steady year-round?
I’ve been so wrapped up in creative projects, that my reading has, by my standards, practically slowed to a trickle.
Since 1st June, I’ve finished:
I’m in the midst of reading:
To be finished by 30th June:
What is your favourite book this month?
Which book on your list do you most look forward to reading?
Please share with me in the comments.
Happy reading!
The other day, through complete happenstance, I found myself listening to/reading the perfect music/book combo. I’ve never consciously attempted to so harmoniously blend the two before, but I’ll definitely do so in the future.
Book: Art on the Block: Tracking the New York Art World from SoHo to the Bowery, Bushwick and Beyond by Ann Fensterstock
Music:

No Wave
The talented, beautiful, and well-connected artist Vanessa Bell was born on 30 May 1879.

Photo of Vanessa Bell by GC Beresford, 1902