Monthly Archives: November 2010

Class Tonight

I’m off to a photography class tonight. Not sure it will have anything I don’t already know, but it’s an opportunity to hear someone else’s ideas on how to take a good picture. One thing I love about retirement is … Continue reading

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Art is continuous learning

I spent some time this afternoon learning to sketch. That’s what we artists call trying over and over to sketch something that we really want to capture. There is no substitute for repetition. I really want to paint an interpretation … Continue reading

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Paul’s Art Online

My art is now showcased on http://www.paulbauck.com. I will have a link on this page soon.

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Yellowstone Pictures Posted

Well, it has taken a few weeks, but I finally chose 86 of my best Yellowstone pictures to post on Flickr. There are many more great shots, but I needed to limit the uploads. You can see them with the … Continue reading

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Preparing for Winter

Spent most of the last two days getting ready for winter. I cleaned leaves and cedar needles off the roof, secured the down spouts to keep them from slipping off, and other minor details. We also picked up some burlap … Continue reading

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The Next Journey

Yesterday we created a space to collect what we need for our next trip. Three tables and much floor space should be enough for art supplies, photography equipment, clothes, food, and other miscellaneous items. We also received a shipment of … Continue reading

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Art Retrospective

As a part of preparing my studio for my retirement career of painter I reviewed my completed works from the last 8 years. It was like meeting old friends. Each painting evoked memories of inspiration, perspiration, and (in some cases) … Continue reading

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The Adventure Has Begun . . .

. . .  Well, the part that has begun is learning what it’s like to be around each other 24/7.  So far it’s like being on vacation . . . it’s only been a week, after all.  But the vacation … Continue reading

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Your Comments Are Coming, I Hope

I’m having difficulty getting your comments to post on the blog. At this point I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong or if the site is having software difficulties. Your comments aren’t lost. I can see them and they … Continue reading

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Retirement Parties

Last week I retired. My friends gave me two parties. You will find a few pictures from those parties at my Flickr page linked on the right.

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