Blog Posts

  • Wildflower Abstract Study I

    by Jonathan Molvik
    In the apple country above Yucaipa is a small community called Oak Glenn. It is a fall tradition to head up to the hills and enjoy the fresh apples...

  • Wandering - Palms S.I.P. Together/Apart

    by Jonathan Molvik
    I have been running and walking more, since the Shelter In Place began in March. There are two palm trees that I often watch. They are two giant na...

  • Studio Friday - Simplify

    by Jonathan Molvik
    I am working at simplifying my studio. It seems easy during the course of working to move towards chaos. I let objects, books, materials and other ...

  • Batik

    by Jonathan Molvik
    I went to Indonesia because I was fascinated by so many aspects of the culture. I love batik, wayang kulit shadow puppets, the dances, especially t...

  • Inspiration Wednesday - Mongolian Throat Singing

    by Jonathan Molvik
    There is something beautiful about harmonies and dissonance. Mongolian throat singing creates beautiful harmonies and sounds different than I have ...

  • Wandering with a glass of water

    by Jonathan Molvik
      It all started last week when I was looking at a glass from across the table. I noticed the drops of water on the side of the glass looked lik...

  • Lava Ren Faire - Semi-Random Definition of Art Generator

    by Jonathan Molvik
    While studying art, I have encountered many different ways in defining what it is. I have always thought of art creation as a relationship between ...

  • Weekend Links

    by Jonathan Molvik
    Here are a few things I have enjoyed this week. •  I love cauliflower curry. This recipe from the Moosewood Cookbook is one of my favorites. I cook...

  • Studio Friday - Linocut Block Printing

    by Jonathan Molvik
    This week I've been working on block printing with acrylic paint in my studio. Last Friday I was having difficulty with the paint covering the roll...
    Posted in Fine Art, Linotype, Painting, Print making, Studio Friday

  • Painting Process Beginning

    by Jonathan Molvik
    When I started my most recent series of paintings I knew I wanted to begin by first painting non representational abstract images. Forest Abstract ...

  • What I am listening to

    by Jonathan Molvik
    This week Aaron Burnham released his album titled "Wasted Days". I know Aaron as a lifelong family friend. On a side note, he caught the garter at ...

  • Tuesday Wanderings - Wild Artichoke Thistles

    by Jonathan Molvik
    Each Tuesday I am going to share photography taken during my daily wanderings. Sometimes I go walking around the neighborhood, or across to the gre...