by casey | Feb 10, 2026 | Breath of Salt Air
I drove mindlessly down Route 27, also known as Main Street in some stretches, the two-lane highway that runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. You would never know the ocean was just a mile away. Town after hamlet, then a cluster of functional businesses: the gas...
by casey | Jan 22, 2026 | Breath of Salt Air
My earliest memory of pen and ink was watching my mother draw her fashion illustrations. Her bold lines captured gesture and movement, and as a child, I was captivated. Later, I became fascinated by Matisse’s line drawings; their simplicity and ease stayed with me....
by casey | Jan 7, 2026 | Breath of Salt Air
There is nothing like a painting for me. Of course, having devoted my life to dipping a brush into paint and applying it to a canvas, it’s no surprise that I would say that. The irony is that what you are seeing here is only a screen image of my latest work. ...
by casey | Nov 12, 2025 | Breath of Salt Air
For decades, I squinted across the salt marshes from Towd Point to glimpse the wooden footbridges of Davis Creek in the distance. They were always just out of reach. But a few weeks ago, I met a very engaging couple at my art show. When I told them about my ongoing...
by casey | Oct 21, 2025 | Breath of Salt Air
“Three Stages of Progress” development of a single canvas 36 x 48 inches oil/canvas by Casey Chalem Anderson When I begin a painting, I start by blocking out the large shapes using thin oil paint. This helps me quickly establish the structure and...
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