David Starrett paints each of his wooden clothespins with a different design, each a variation of his mascot, the fox.
A left-handed painter, he thinks big. He came up with this prototype for a large oil palette, though he works more often in watercolor.He taught for many years in the Los Angeles area at Otis, Valley College, and Art Center.
When he visited in 1990, he posed for Lee Crabb, the malcontent and schemer in Dinotopia: a Land Apart from Time. But in truth he has a heart of gold.Previously: The Real Lee Crabb
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ReplyDeleteDavid seems like a fun person to know. Anyone who paints "ebullient" on a clothespin qualifies as interesting.
ReplyDeleteReally liked your first sentence, "...ordinary things into fragments of beauty." And, of course, it's great to see wood clothespins reappear on the blog.
Wonder if David will go see "Fantastic Mr. Fox"...
What a marvelous palette, doubling as a shield against dragons and hordes of undead.
ReplyDeleteYours is a talent I envy. Thanks for sharing and all the very best.
ReplyDeleteI always thought that Lee Crabb was a little like Rutger Hauer...
ReplyDeleteI love the clothespin picture!! That photo in itself is a piece of art!
ReplyDeleteI took a class with David Starrett back in 2003. He was such a fun person and shared so much insight with his students. Truly an unforgettable artist and teacher!
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