Books

“Happiness is Warm Color in the Shade, a biography of Milford Zornes”. The book will take you from the Panhandle of Oklahoma to Idaho and then Southern California where this noted artist
became involved with the California Scene Painters. Go with him to China, Burma and India during WWII. Follow him to Greenland and eventually to Maynard Dixon’s home and studio in Utah. Travel all
over the world with Milford when he talks about being a world traveler who expresses his experience in his paintings.

Milford left an extensive legacy of paintings, mentorships and workshops. Read about Milford’s influence on other artist’s lives. Find out about the role Pat Zornes played in Milford’s life. Learn how Milford adjusted to painting and teaching with limited vision.
100 years of an artist’s journey through life, 1908 – 2008.

There is an emotional wonder that is inherent in everything Sam touched. Sam approached each project with an exacting eye for design and detail which took an inanimate piece of wood and imbued it with soul. By the way he practiced his craft; he elevated common objects to objects of desire.

My journey in producing this book really began in the late 1970’s. I photographed the home of William Shernoff.  In it were two items that grabbed my attention: a Maloof rocker and cradle. The fluid lines and craftsmanship were self-evident and memorable. Starting in the mid 1980’s Sam called me to photograph some of his furniture and then in 2004, I photographed Sam’s art collection. It was during this time that the concept for this book this came together.

Garden Thoughts is the first title in a series of quote books about life, art and nature. It is an interpretation of how creativity expresses itself into words. "The book contains vibrant photographs of the world around us, art and artists working that is best expressed as a unique collaboration between art and creativity. It combines the visual beauty of the creative life with the sometimes thoughtful, sometimes witty ... and often surprising written word to create a harmonious celebration of life."

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