by Jeffrey Scherer | Jul 22, 2017 | Art, Art Schools, Cultural, Philosphy, Travel |
Absence One of the most difficult aspects of being way from home studying was the impression my absence left with others. Some of those who do not know me, or only know me superficially, seemed to think my choice to study abroad, without Lea, was a selfish thing to...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Jul 16, 2017 | Art, Cultural, Health, People, Philosphy, Social, Teaching, writing |
Last week I visited my children and their families. I also had three wonderful meals with former colleagues at Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd. and with former employees from 1989 (John Cook) and 1991 (Joan Sorrano), now friends (Tim Carls, the CEO of HGA...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Jul 10, 2017 | Art Schools, Cultural, Health, People, Philosphy, Social, Teaching, Travel |
I left Rome for the US on June 30 after sitting in on a critique, the afternoon of 29th, of a design project of the summer program of the University of Minnesota School of Design. Gayla Lindt runs the University’s summer program in Rome. The students, from all...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Jun 30, 2017 | Philosphy |
This is my last (partial) week in Italy until I return for the final art lessons in October. Besides the completion of my portrait by Giulia Bucciarelli I will complete my first sight-sized portrait at The Florence Studio. The good news is Lea has decided to join...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Jun 19, 2017 | Philosphy |
This week marks the beginning of a new chapter in my year-of-living-dangerously-through-art. I finished up two terms at the Angel Academy of Art. The Academy was a rigorous and wonderful experience. It was also humbling to be amongst some very talented young...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Jun 18, 2017 | Art, Art Schools, drawing, Philosphy, Social |
This week saw the end of my time at the Angel Academy of Art in Florence. It also saw the arrival of my daughters Hannah and Nora and Hannah’s husband Brian Romans. In the afternoons I spent time showing them Florence. I was happy they could enjoy the city and...
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