2019 has been a dramatic year. Against the backdrop of the divisive political storms which theaten our democracy, two of my close friends and artistic colleagues, Rod Slater and Gerald Lubeck, left this world. Rod & Jerry were among my most influential teachers and, reflecting on their passing, I realize how much art wisdom has been lost.
That Rod & Jerry left behind little or no written records of their art knowledge has prompted me to put artistsnotebook.com, a domain I registered years ago, to use. My intention is to construct, as time may allow, an evolving record of some of what I have learned from the many wise and patient (and some impatient) teachers and colleagues I have had the good fortune to meet since I began making art 75 years ago. I also hope that this space will, as it develops, provide an opportunity for others to share their wisdom as well.
This website is still under construction. Some of the text here is for web development purposes only and will eventually be removed. In a week or two things should begin to take form. Please bookmark this page and come back to see how it develops.
-- Jonathan Talbot, December 17, 2019

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- Jonathan Talbot, Date

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- Jonathan Talbot, Date