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Wayne LaGue, husband extraordinaire
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I've been in a state of flux since April 2024. It was my house critic's 78th birthday 3 days ago on March 17. Only he wasn't here to celebrate. You see, a glioblastoma took him suddenly and with little warning November 1, 2024. It's a horrible way to die for anyone. But, particularly horrifying for Wayne (yes, that's him) who had the brain of a genius and the heart of a virtuous person. I miss his insightful observations of my painting, also his laughter, endless smiling, unwavering love, generosity. If you are so inclined, you may read more about him. |
| Augustus Buckminster & Lion DeLovely LaGue |
Gus & Leo never got to meet Wayne. They have not and never will supplant his place in my life. However, they do make me smile again. They arrived in my home December 2024 as 4 month old brothers. Shy at first they now follow me around demanding a lot of hugs and staring at me like I'm their goddess. Leo particularly enjoys the studio while I paint. Perhaps he will become a house critic someday.
While I wasn't in the studio for 8 months, I did return after Christmas for a couple of hours a day. I completed this one from a photograph by my dear friend and collector Brian.
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| Winter Harbor #1, 2025 Oil on panel 12" x 12" |
Currently I'm working on this very large (for me) piece of the Pink Granite Coast in Brittany. My friend Copper lives in France part time and generously shared a photo I'm working from. This is from working session #30.  |
| Pink Granit Coast, oil on canvas, 30" x 40" |
Large is currently good for me now because.......bad news I fell on black ice and broke my shoulder February 13. Good news?, it is my left shoulder and no surgery required, just physical therapy. I can paint! I am in a sling until possibly May 8. More good news! I have been invited to and included in a newly formed collective of artists. Our home is located in the new Kettle Black Gallery, New Bedford, MA.
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L-R Robin Nunes, Butch McCarthy, Christy Gunnels,
Joan DeCollibus, Kim Barry, David Walega |
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