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dawn chandler’s reflections on art and life. . . .

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my annual late summer ritual

I have a ritual that I perform every August 26. It began four years ago on the day I had to put down my sweet old dog Wilson. Earlier that week I had the staggering realization that the time had come for her life to end. On the 25th I called our vet in Taos and,...

the very large triptych, part 9 ~ reflection

"How long did that take you?" is a question I'm asked often about my paintings, though rarely by other painters. That's because they understand that the creation of a painting involves far more than simply applying paint to canvas. And maybe that's the key point I've...

the very large triptych, part 2 ~ the proposal

On March 1st, 2023 our schedules finally aligned so that we could all meet in person at RAS’ Las Campanas home. From the moment I met them, RAS' enthusiasm and appreciation for my art and me made me feel like a rock star. After chatting for a bit and admiring their...

the very large triptych, part 1 ~ the request

This week I bade farewell to three close companions — three roommates. We've been living in close quarters since last summer. My roommates have been exciting company but they have also taken up a great deal of space mentally and physically. Indeed, they forced me to...