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The Origin Story
We went to Thailand. We were living in Asia at the time. It wasn’t easy. You know that electric feeling you get when you bang your funny...
kristingustavsonfineart
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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Unwind
12"X12" on cradled wood Day 17 of an Abstract a day in January. Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten what you were...
kristingustavsonfineart
Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Day 8 January 2023
Day 8 11”x14” My car was full as I pulled into downtown Healdsburg. I brought all my favorites. The impressionist women gleaning wheat...
kristingustavsonfineart
Jan 8, 20232 min read
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Traffic Jam
The ideas in my head are like traffic jams. Everyone rushing for first place, squeezing tightly into the lanes, bumper to bumper,...
kristingustavsonfineart
Dec 16, 20221 min read
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Ms. Potwin
I had received news a painting sold. I was 16 and I was so excited. I had just had my first one woman show and opening at a gallery in...
kristingustavsonfineart
Oct 29, 20222 min read
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Mr. Zhao
We were instant friends. Age was no matter to Mrs. Luo and Mr. Zhao, in fact, in spirit and whimsy we were all still children. I used to...
kristingustavsonfineart
Oct 18, 20222 min read
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The Treehouse
Holding my breath I try not to move a muscle. I’m perched up in a big oak tree, even the slightest movement will make a loud crunch on...
kristingustavsonfineart
Oct 9, 20222 min read
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The Struggle
Artists, musicians, story tellers and creators of all kinds take us on a journey and we are usually more than willing to go. It’s why we...
kristingustavsonfineart
Oct 1, 20221 min read
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Wanderer
Bundled up in 3 coats and a blanket I spin around pointing the flashlight beam far out into the desert. I feel like I am surrounded by...
kristingustavsonfineart
Nov 30, 20182 min read
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Identity
“Krissy, when can we schedule the training?” Me“Huh?”. I look at her hoping her face will have the words just spoken written on it. I...
kristingustavsonfineart
Oct 18, 20182 min read
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No time for teen talk
I hear the studio door open. It always had that squeal, suck, pop sound. Like opening an air pressure sealed cabin door. I don’t need to...
kristingustavsonfineart
Oct 6, 20182 min read
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