by Russell Maier | Jun 30, 2009 | berlin
Near Prince Rupert, BC Canada– a year ago.It was almost exactly a year ago that I left my home in Smithers, BC, Canada. Tis a moment to reflect upon. I left behind my community, my country, my friends and everything that I knew. The process involved ending a...
by Russell Maier | Jun 25, 2009 | berlin, Paintings, simple series
Ok! My show is up and my Simple Series paintings are complete. I will now start to share photos of the finished paintings here on my blog. Let’s start with this one. This is a better photo of the painting ‘Family’ for my friend Andreas.
by Russell Maier | Jun 24, 2009 | berlin, Paintings
My Simple Series of paintings is nearing completion. Here’s the view in the studio here in Kreutzburg, Berlin, Germany.
by Russell Maier | Jun 22, 2009 | berlin, Paintings, simple series
I am nearing the completion of my simple series paintings! They will be going on display this weekend at teh Artlounge Aureum in Berlin. Its a great little cafe, centrally located, with big walls. The perfect place to show my new work. On Friday at 7 PM a pianist will...
by Russell Maier | Jun 21, 2009 | berlin, food
This morning I cooked up a Canadian breakfast for my friend Peggy: Fried eggs, hash brown potatoes, and a slice or two of bacon. The coffee and ketchup sit obligingly nearby. While trying to share my culture with the wonderful people I meet on my journey, I often...
by Russell Maier | Jun 20, 2009 | berlin
The bass beats. The sun shines. My foot taps on the sand. She sets the ball. Hit. Dive. Sand explodes around me as the ball launches back up. Beautiful bodies twist and turn. We play on. A pause. I look about me. Berlin! A morning full of love. A sunny afternoon full...