Buck Rogers, Artist unknown — Welcome to our hotel bathroom art. I was not familiar with the film or TV series until now and initially thought that the picture might be of Lee Majors. Ginger put me right by identifying the local (Little Rock, Arkansas) actor Gil Gerard, 01-23-1943 — 12-16-2025. 1
Wishbone – The latest of Jim’s creations.
He’s Baaack! – Arty’s been off on tour for a month or so. He rejoined us last week.
Egg – Another of Jim’s creations. Some wag suggested it should be called a Faber-jim egg… 3 pictures
Made in China. Artist: Sui Jianguo.
The Way the Moon’s in Love with the Dark, Artist: Fred Wilson. 3
Meet Arty (Artopus) – Doesn’t everyone have a large, beer swilling, artist-in-residence octopus in their living room? 3 pictures
Ivory – Jim Davis.
Joy, shunned – Once again, photographically, ‘Sappho’ and ‘The Bubble’ stole the show. 2 3
Crystal Bridges’ Art. I took pictures of some of the pieces when we were here last year. Here are some others that caught my eye this time. 5
“E LIZ-ard” Mild steel, lizard sculpture by Jim Davis. 2 pictures
The latest of Jim’s Cross inspired artworks. It’s an interesting departure from his usual flower and tree inspired forms.
Old Self: Portrait of the Artist as He Will (Not) Be. Variation #2. Artist: Evan Penny. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. 3 pictures
Photographs of the Dale Chihuly Exhibition at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. 17
Wall Drawing #880: Loopy Doopy – Yes, the colors really are that bright. Artist: Sol LeWitt (1928 – 2007). Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. 4 pictures
The Bubble. Artist: Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (1880 – 1980). Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. 2
Working in the dark provides its challenges and rewards. I came to Crystal Bridges hoping to be inspired, I was. 1 4
The Iron Florist – Jim Davis – Jim’s entry into this year’s 6″ cube fund-raiser. 2 pictures
The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838. Artist: J.M.W. Turner (1775- 1851).
A Toast to Art. Jim and Carol came by this afternoon on one of their regular trips to Springfield. He brought his latest piece for me to photograph.
Jim’s been experimenting with a more abstract style.
Sunset over Estillyen – Oil on canvas — Photographing paintings and prints sounds like it should be simple. In fact it is a specialized area, requiring skill and patience.
Porcelain Sunflower Seeds – Ai Weiwei – I wish I’d been able to see the full installation.2 pictures
Iron Rooster – Another of Jim’s welded sculptures.