{"year":{"title":"2020","slug":"2020","images":[{"month":1,"day":5,"year":2020,"dateslug":"01-05","published":"2020-01-05","transcript":"It\u2019s a blustery day as Pooh Bear would say. Lisa and Ella went off to look for used clothing. In a couple hours Lisa and I are off to Norfolk for a meeting in the morning (dinner at Tom and Bill\u2019s house tonight). I keep resisting getting pulled into this job further, because I want to be in CA.","signoff":"1\/5\/20 12:30
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s a blustery day as Pooh Bear would say. Lisa and Ella went off to look for used clothing. In a couple hours Lisa and I are off to Norfolk for a meeting in the morning (dinner at Tom and Bill\u2019s house tonight). I keep resisting getting pulled into this job further, because I want to be in CA.\n\n1\/5\/20 12:30\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/c48dc7e53a-1663343865\/bk20-sunday010520-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/c48dc7e53a-1663343865\/bk20_sunday010520.jpg"},{"month":1,"day":12,"year":2020,"dateslug":"01-12","published":"2020-01-12","transcript":"I\u2019ve been fighting off a head cold for a few days, and this morning I succumbed. Nevertheless, we\u2019ll have to travel to Yale today for a meeting about the Barn renovation and board a flight to Florida tomorrow for a month at the Rauschenberg residency. I hope to get started on some wine dark wave paintings and maybe even some writing about human obsessions with color.","signoff":"1\/12\/20 9:30
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve been fighting off a head cold for a few days, and this morning I succumbed. Nevertheless, we\u2019ll have to travel to Yale today for a meeting about the Barn renovation and board a flight to Florida tomorrow for a month at the Rauschenberg residency. I hope to get started on some wine dark wave paintings and maybe even some writing about human obsessions with color.\n\n1\/12\/20 9:30\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/c25883e1b6-1663343915\/bk20-sunday011220-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/c25883e1b6-1663343915\/bk20_sunday011220.jpg"},{"month":1,"day":19,"year":2020,"dateslug":"01-19","published":"2020-01-19","transcript":"It\u2019s quite windy but not as much as the past two mornings. Lisa and I are at the Rauschenberg residency with one very interesting participants. Everyone here is so kind. Rauschenberg\u2019s goodwill infuses the place. And it\u2019s obvious why he chose this spot and why he sought to preserve it.","signoff":"1\/19\/20 10:30
\nThe Fish House
\nCaptiva, FL","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s quite windy but not as much as the past two mornings. Lisa and I are at the Rauschenberg residency with one very interesting participants. Everyone here is so kind. Rauschenberg\u2019s goodwill infuses the place. And it\u2019s obvious why he chose this spot and why he sought to preserve it.\n\n1\/19\/20 10:30\nThe Fish House\nCaptiva, FL\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/8a7a87494e-1663343961\/bk20-sunday011920-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/8a7a87494e-1663343961\/bk20_sunday011920.jpg"},{"month":1,"day":26,"year":2020,"dateslug":"01-26","published":"2020-01-26","transcript":"I sat at the Fish House for an hour thinking of compassion. This is turning into a very contemplative time for me. Last night, however, was very social. Lisa and I showed Ann, Allie, and Pete the residency grounds. They were especially moved to be inside this iconic building hovering above the water. They\u2019ve known it for many decades. They then treated me to a seafood dinner at The Green Flash. And when I got back, all the residents met at Adja and Liat\u2019s for drinks and conversation.","signoff":"1\/26\/20 Noon
\nThe Fish House, Captiva, FL","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cI sat at the Fish House for an hour thinking of compassion. This is turning into a very contemplative time for me. Last night, however, was very social. Lisa and I showed Ann, Allie, and Pete the residency grounds. They were especially moved to be inside this iconic building hovering above the water. They\u2019ve known it for many decades. They then treated me to a seafood dinner at The Green Flash. And when I got back, all the residents met at Adja and Liat\u2019s for drinks and conversation.\n\n1\/26\/20 Noon\nThe Fish House, Captiva, FL\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/cddf6ff149-1663344034\/bk20-sunday012620-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/cddf6ff149-1663344034\/bk20_sunday012620.jpg"},{"month":2,"day":2,"year":2020,"dateslug":"02-02","published":"2020-02-02","transcript":"I woke before the sun and sat for an hour at the Fish House. There was a buoyant energy at play. Last night, Lisa, Adjua, Taylor and I cooked tofu curry and papaya salad. Drew joined for dinner, which was mellow and fun despite our inability to avoid politics at first. This weekend I added Solaris to The Odyssey and Moby Dick to fuel my thoughts about a watery apocalypse.","signoff":"2\/2\/20 1:30
\nBay House, Captiva, FL","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cI woke before the sun and sat for an hour at the Fish House. There was a buoyant energy at play. Last night, Lisa, Adjua, Taylor and I cooked tofu curry and papaya salad. Drew joined for dinner, which was mellow and fun despite our inability to avoid politics at first. This weekend I added Solaris to The Odyssey and Moby Dick to fuel my thoughts about a watery apocalypse.\n\n2\/2\/20 1:30\nBay House, Captiva, FL\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/b783a5d8ab-1663344084\/bk20-sunday020220-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/b783a5d8ab-1663344084\/bk20_sunday020220.jpg"},{"month":2,"day":9,"year":2020,"dateslug":"02-09","published":"2020-02-09","transcript":"Haley\u2019s exuberant foray into painting, so well-tuned with Rauschenbergian energy, inspires me to be bold, to try new things. Last night she opened her first art show, then gave us a concert, one song with a voice like a perfect rocket in a garage. I will remember it forever. Today, the weather is perfect for a paddle. James is going to show me the way to smuggler\u2019s cove.","signoff":"2\/9\/20 9:00
\nBay House, RR, Captiva, FL","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cHaley\u2019s exuberant foray into painting, so well-tuned with Rauschenbergian energy, inspires me to be bold, to try new things. Last night she opened her first art show, then gave us a concert, one song with a voice like a perfect rocket in a garage. I will remember it forever. Today, the weather is perfect for a paddle. James is going to show me the way to smuggler\u2019s cove.\n\n2\/9\/20 9:00\nBay House, RR, Captiva, FL\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/e613267c6d-1663344138\/bk20-sunday020920-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/e613267c6d-1663344138\/bk20_sunday020920.jpg"},{"month":2,"day":19,"year":2020,"dateslug":"02-19","published":"2020-02-19","transcript":"There was a marine layer, then clear skies, now some puffy clouds moving quickly northeast. This painting should have been made in Ft. Lauderdale, but I forgot to bring grey paint. The Rauschenberg Residency was transformational for me in unexpected ways. I am more present and aware. My relationship with Mom and Dad is more relaxed. The highlights so far have been surfing with Ella and getting tacos with Victoria. Mika is 8 days old.","signoff":"2\/19\/20 3:00
\nEvening Way, La Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1991,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThere was a marine layer, then clear skies, now some puffy clouds moving quickly northeast. This painting should have been made in Ft. Lauderdale, but I forgot to bring grey paint. The Rauschenberg Residency was transformational for me in unexpected ways. I am more present and aware. My relationship with Mom and Dad is more relaxed. The highlights so far have been surfing with Ella and getting tacos with Victoria. Mika is 8 days old.\n\n2\/19\/20 3:00\nEvening Way, La Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/b20b7c1990-1663344200\/bk20-sunday021920-02-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/b20b7c1990-1663344200\/bk20_sunday021920_02.jpg"},{"month":2,"day":23,"year":2020,"dateslug":"02-23","published":"2020-02-23","transcript":"In a rush to get to the Shores to surf with Ella. This week has flown by. Still, it had its high points (the ocean with Ella, meeting Masih, and kind moments with Mom and Dad) and low points (feeling sad and anxious). But, generally, I am becoming so much more aware of myself and ok with me and everyone else despite the state of the world.","signoff":"2\/23\/20 2:30
\nEvening Way, La Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cIn a rush to get to the Shores to surf with Ella. This week has flown by. Still, it had its high points (the ocean with Ella, meeting Masih, and kind moments with Mom and Dad) and low points (feeling sad and anxious). But, generally, I am becoming so much more aware of myself and ok with me and everyone else despite the state of the world.\n\n2\/23\/20 2:30\nEvening Way, La Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/174ae96046-1663344248\/bk20-sunday022320-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/174ae96046-1663344248\/bk20_sunday022320.jpg"},{"month":2,"day":25,"year":2020,"dateslug":"02-25","published":"2020-02-25","transcript":"In a rush to get to the shores to surf with Ella. The week has flown by. Still, it had its high points (the ocean with Ella, meeting Masih, and kind moments with Mom and Dad) and low points (feeling sad and anxious). But, generally I am becoming so much more aware of myself and ok with me and everyone else despite the state of the world.","signoff":"2\/25\/20 2:30
\nEvening Way, La Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cIn a rush to get to the shores to surf with Ella. The week has flown by. Still, it had its high points (the ocean with Ella, meeting Masih, and kind moments with Mom and Dad) and low points (feeling sad and anxious). But, generally I am becoming so much more aware of myself and ok with me and everyone else despite the state of the world.\n\n2\/25\/20 2:30\nEvening Way, La Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/a398db5303-1663344463\/bk20-sunday022520-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/a398db5303-1663344463\/bk20_sunday022520.jpg"},{"month":3,"day":5,"year":2020,"dateslug":"03-05","published":"2020-03-05","transcript":"I just found out the Sydney commission has been postponed indefinitely due to the virus. Now we have to figure out if we still want to go to New Zealand, the only place left on an itinerary that used to include China and Australia. Emily came over this morning. I\u2019m so glad she likes the new paintings. This is the third Sunday Painting in a row that has been late.","signoff":"3\/5\/20 2:30
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cI just found out the Sydney commission has been postponed indefinitely due to the virus. Now we have to figure out if we still want to go to New Zealand, the only place left on an itinerary that used to include China and Australia. Emily came over this morning. I\u2019m so glad she likes the new paintings. This is the third Sunday Painting in a row that has been late.\n\n3\/5\/20 2:30\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/21089ac35a-1663344524\/bk20-sunday030520-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/21089ac35a-1663344524\/bk20_sunday030520.jpg"},{"month":3,"day":8,"year":2020,"dateslug":"03-08","published":"2020-03-08","transcript":"It\u2019s absolutely nuts that we are going to New Zealand tomorrow. We\u2019ll be living in an r.v. as if rehearsing for the apocalypse. Lisa, Ella and I have one way tickets, but Addee booked a return. Last night was the last Saturday night dinner in a while (w\/ Rauschenberg 43 folks). Wondering if Glenn enjoyed himself.","signoff":"3\/8\/20 1 pm
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s absolutely nuts that we are going to New Zealand tomorrow. We\u2019ll be living in an r.v. as if rehearsing for the apocalypse. Lisa, Ella and I have one way tickets, but Addee booked a return. Last night was the last Saturday night dinner in a while (w\/ Rauschenberg 43 folks). Wondering if Glenn enjoyed himself.\n\n3\/8\/20 1 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/f0f820c30c-1663344572\/bk20-sunday030820-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/f0f820c30c-1663344572\/bk20_sunday030820.jpg"},{"month":3,"day":15,"year":2020,"dateslug":"03-15","published":"2020-03-15","transcript":"Somehow we made it here despite the pandemic hysteria. It feels good to be in a country with sensible leadership. Ella has just flown in from Melbourne to join Addee, Lisa, and me. We\u2019ve adapted surprisingly quickly to living in a camper van. Each night\u2019s campsite is more beautiful than the last. Now we\u2019ve stopped at a place called The Rusty Pelican for some provisions.","signoff":"3\/15\/20 12:30
\nMatakana, New Zealand","dimensions":{"height":1991,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cSomehow we made it here despite the pandemic hysteria. It feels good to be in a country with sensible leadership. Ella has just flown in from Melbourne to join Addee, Lisa, and me. We\u2019ve adapted surprisingly quickly to living in a camper van. Each night\u2019s campsite is more beautiful than the last. Now we\u2019ve stopped at a place called The Rusty Pelican for some provisions.\n\n3\/15\/20 12:30\nMatakana, New Zealand\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/a6fc14744d-1663344624\/bk20-sunday031520-02-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/a6fc14744d-1663344624\/bk20_sunday031520_02.jpg"},{"month":3,"day":22,"year":2020,"dateslug":"03-22","published":"2020-03-22","transcript":"Gloomy overcast to match the mood of this surreal situation. We had to rush to Auckland and back to the States within 24 hours or risk getting locked out of our country indefinitely. Lisa, Ella, and Addee got a nonstop flight to L.A., but I ended up with a long layover in Honolulu yesterday. My flight would not even be possible today because Hawaii just announced the strictest quarantine rules in the country. I\u2019m feeling really sad for friends and all the people in NYC.","signoff":"3\/22\/20 3:30 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cGloomy overcast to match the mood of this surreal situation. We had to rush to Auckland and back to the States within 24 hours or risk getting locked out of our country indefinitely. Lisa, Ella, and Addee got a nonstop flight to L.A., but I ended up with a long layover in Honolulu yesterday. My flight would not even be possible today because Hawaii just announced the strictest quarantine rules in the country. I\u2019m feeling really sad for friends and all the people in NYC.\n\n3\/22\/20 3:30 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/f1311dcf51-1663344687\/bk20-sunday032220-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/f1311dcf51-1663344687\/bk20_sunday032220.jpg"},{"month":3,"day":29,"year":2020,"dateslug":"03-29","published":"2020-03-29","transcript":"Still quarantined in the apartment. Ella brings food for grandparents and for Masih. I am so worried for Saul and Masih, and all the health workers. What can we do? Such a strange crisis. New York is about to explode with patients. Constant worry and pain in my gut.","signoff":"3\/29\/20 4:00 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cStill quarantined in the apartment. Ella brings food for grandparents and for Masih. I am so worried for Saul and Masih, and all the health workers. What can we do? Such a strange crisis. New York is about to explode with patients. Constant worry and pain in my gut.\n\n3\/29\/20 4:00 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/029db6646a-1663344745\/bk20-sunday032920-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/029db6646a-1663344745\/bk20_sunday032920.jpg"},{"month":4,"day":5,"year":2020,"dateslug":"04-05","published":"2020-04-05","transcript":"We broke quarantine and made dinner for the grandparents. Mom seemed cheered and especially relieved after uncharacteristically stating her depression. It was especially good to connect with Dad, who seems increasingly isolated by hearing loss. Despite all the government warnings to stay home, he seems keen on teaching Addee how to drive.","signoff":"4\/5\/20 1:30
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1991,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cWe broke quarantine and made dinner for the grandparents. Mom seemed cheered and especially relieved after uncharacteristically stating her depression. It was especially good to connect with Dad, who seems increasingly isolated by hearing loss. Despite all the government warnings to stay home, he seems keen on teaching Addee how to drive.\n\n4\/5\/20 1:30\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/9bcacd84a3-1663344803\/bk20-sunday040520-02-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/9bcacd84a3-1663344803\/bk20_sunday040520_02.jpg"},{"month":4,"day":12,"year":2020,"dateslug":"04-12","published":"2020-04-12","transcript":"It\u2019s another drizzly day here with some hope of breaking through. Ella is under the weather and, of course, is worried that she has the virus. I\u2019m trying not to be alarmist about it. I only have one stretcher so I have to try a new method by stretching, unstretching and storing these canvases. I wonder when it\u2019ll be safe to go get art supplies.","signoff":"4\/12\/20 4:15 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s another drizzly day here with some hope of breaking through. Ella is under the weather and, of course, is worried that she has the virus. I\u2019m trying not to be alarmist about it. I only have one stretcher so I have to try a new method by stretching, unstretching and storing these canvases. I wonder when it\u2019ll be safe to go get art supplies.\n\n4\/12\/20 4:15 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/c97ef4a430-1663344864\/bk20-sunday041220-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/c97ef4a430-1663344864\/bk20_sunday041220.jpg"},{"month":4,"day":19,"year":2020,"dateslug":"04-19","published":"2020-04-19","transcript":"I waited too long and it got cloudy again. Lisa and I have spent most of the days indoors, this one especially so, learning how to sew by making face masks. I went to CVS to get more thread. Grandpa took Addee for a driving lesson and then went to get donuts, but the line was too long. Thelma is organizing a Zoom birthday party for Glenn tomorrow. I hope he enjoys it. He\u2019s the only person who hates celebrating himself as much as I do. Hence his coining the term \u201ccelibrate\u201d for me.","signoff":"4\/19\/20 4:30 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1991,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cI waited too long and it got cloudy again. Lisa and I have spent most of the days indoors, this one especially so, learning how to sew by making face masks. I went to CVS to get more thread. Grandpa took Addee for a driving lesson and then went to get donuts, but the line was too long. Thelma is organizing a Zoom birthday party for Glenn tomorrow. I hope he enjoys it. He\u2019s the only person who hates celebrating himself as much as I do. Hence his coining the term \u201ccelibrate\u201d for me.\n\n4\/19\/20 4:30 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/375ebdfeb3-1663344921\/bk20-sunday041920-02-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/375ebdfeb3-1663344921\/bk20_sunday041920_02.jpg"},{"month":4,"day":26,"year":2020,"dateslug":"04-26","published":"2020-04-26","transcript":"We \u201chung out\u201d with Sarah and Sara and Patrick this morning via Zoom. When Ella gets back from Masih\u2019s tomorrow, Addee and I will go to Grandma and Grandpa\u2019s for two weeks to isolate from Ella and Lisa. We\u2019re thinking of building some raised beds in the backyard with some of the compost that Addee\u2019s been turning at UCSD.","signoff":"4\/26\/20 1 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cWe \u201chung out\u201d with Sarah and Sara and Patrick this morning via Zoom. When Ella gets back from Masih\u2019s tomorrow, Addee and I will go to Grandma and Grandpa\u2019s for two weeks to isolate from Ella and Lisa. We\u2019re thinking of building some raised beds in the backyard with some of the compost that Addee\u2019s been turning at UCSD.\n\n4\/26\/20 1 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/8e9f67359d-1663344977\/bk20-sunday042620-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/8e9f67359d-1663344977\/bk20_sunday042620.jpg"},{"month":5,"day":3,"year":2020,"dateslug":"05-03","published":"2020-05-03","transcript":"Listening to Amaryllis being interviewed on Jacob\u2019s new podcast. So good to hear their voices. The Art Barn meeting earlier today went well. I wonder what results it\u2019ll produce. I\u2019m trying to teach Mom how to cast YouTube and other content to the TV. I miss Lisa and Ella and Addee. Been feeling weepy all day.","signoff":"5\/3\/10 5 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1991,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/2173a051e0-1663345034\/bk20-sunday050320-02-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/2173a051e0-1663345034\/bk20_sunday050320_02.jpg"},{"month":5,"day":10,"year":2020,"dateslug":"05-10","published":"2020-05-10","transcript":"Ella and Masih are out surfing. It\u2019s been a gloomy overcast Mother\u2019s Day. Even Lisa hasn\u2019t gone out for a walk. Addee\u2019s over at Grandma\u2019s cooking a special dinner. Lisa and I are trying to squeeze in a quick 13 \u00d7 13 game and will up the hill soon.","signoff":"5\/10\/20 7pm.
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cElla and Masih are out surfing. It\u2019s been a gloomy overcast Mother\u2019s Day. Even Lisa hasn\u2019t gone out for a walk. Addee\u2019s over at Grandma\u2019s cooking a special dinner. Lisa and I are trying to squeeze in a quick 13 \u00d7 13 game and will up the hill soon.\n\n5\/10\/20 7pm.\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/bc884990f7-1663345088\/bk20-sunday051020-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/bc884990f7-1663345088\/bk20_sunday051020.jpg"},{"month":5,"day":17,"year":2020,"dateslug":"05-17","published":"2020-05-17","transcript":"Having trouble waking up today. We had a fun meeting with Billy and Tom this morning, and the Art Barn campaign is going miraculously well despite a global financial meltdown. Still, I\u2019m procrastinating on Norfolk stuff. Looks like Bryce might rent our garden apartment. I need to find someone to use my studio. Doesn\u2019t look like I\u2019ll be there any time soon.","signoff":"5\/17\/20 4:30 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cHaving trouble waking up today. We had a fun meeting with Billy and Tom this morning, and the Art Barn campaign is going miraculously well despite a global financial meltdown. Still, I\u2019m procrastinating on Norfolk stuff. Looks like Bryce might rent our garden apartment. I need to find someone to use my studio. Doesn\u2019t look like I\u2019ll be there any time soon.\n\n5\/17\/20 4:30 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/f96bf05d1f-1663345183\/bk20-sunday051720-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/f96bf05d1f-1663345183\/bk20_sunday051720.jpg"},{"month":5,"day":24,"year":2020,"dateslug":"05-24","published":"2020-05-24","transcript":"This apartment is starting to feel small partly because it\u2019s looking like we will be here until September. It was different living in a van, which is on the move and by definition seems temporary. Now is a good opportunity to focus on what\u2019s important and begin to see things as they really are.","signoff":"5\/24\/20 4:30
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThis apartment is starting to feel small partly because it\u2019s looking like we will be here until September. It was different living in a van, which is on the move and by definition seems temporary. Now is a good opportunity to focus on what\u2019s important and begin to see things as they really are.\n\n5\/24\/20 4:30\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/51f354aeb9-1663345269\/bk20-sunday052420-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/51f354aeb9-1663345269\/bk20_sunday052420.jpg"},{"month":5,"day":31,"year":2020,"dateslug":"05-31","published":"2020-05-31","transcript":"This country is a tinderbox and Trump has a match. We helped Addee make a protest sign for the beach: \u201cThose protesting beach closures are praised by the president. Black people and allies protest black murder by police and the president orders the national guard to shoot. Beaches are now open. Do you benefit from racism and white privilege? Please donate . . .\u201d I\u2019ve been feeling depressed the past few days. Trying to find some equanimity and some focus. I need more alone time.","signoff":"5\/31\/20 7:30 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThis country is a tinderbox and Trump has a match. We helped Addee make a protest sign for the beach: \u201cThose protesting beach closures are praised by the president. Black people and allies protest black murder by police and the president orders the national guard to shoot. Beaches are now open. Do you benefit from racism and white privilege? Please donate . . .\u201d I\u2019ve been feeling depressed the past few days. Trying to find some equanimity and some focus. I need more alone time.\n\n5\/31\/20 7:30 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/4839925a18-1663345324\/bk20-sunday053120-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/4839925a18-1663345324\/bk20_sunday053120.jpg"},{"month":6,"day":7,"year":2020,"dateslug":"06-07","published":"2020-06-07","transcript":"I\u2019ve been feeling shitty for a while. Having trouble sparking creativity though Sheila Hicks\u2019s emails are certainly inspiring. Yesterday we participated in an automobile caravan protesting police brutality, which seemed surprisingly effective. Hanna and Wyatt just arrived from SF. We\u2019re eating PB and kimchee pizza. That\u2019ll bring a little happiness.","signoff":"6\/7\/20 6:15 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve been feeling shitty for a while. Having trouble sparking creativity though Sheila Hicks\u2019s emails are certainly inspiring. Yesterday we participated in an automobile caravan protesting police brutality, which seemed surprisingly effective. Hanna and Wyatt just arrived from SF. We\u2019re eating PB and kimchee pizza. That\u2019ll bring a little happiness.\n\n6\/7\/20 6:15 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/53de15a8f9-1663345428\/bk20-sunday060720-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/53de15a8f9-1663345428\/bk20_sunday060720.jpg"},{"month":6,"day":14,"year":2020,"dateslug":"06-14","published":"2020-06-14","transcript":"There\u2019s already a big hole where Addee and Hanna and Wyatt used to be, even though they just left this morning. It\u2019s going to be especially apparent when Lisa and Ella and I go to the grandparents\u2019 for dinner. Addee left me in charge of the mushrooms. I\u2019m thinking of macrodosing to help my mood. Maybe I need to go in the ocean more or stop eating so much. Maybe I need to start making art again.","signoff":"6\/14\/20 2 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThere\u2019s already a big hole where Addee and Hanna and Wyatt used to be, even though they just left this morning. It\u2019s going to be especially apparent when Lisa and Ella and I go to the grandparents\u2019 for dinner. Addee left me in charge of the mushrooms. I\u2019m thinking of macrodosing to help my mood. Maybe I need to go in the ocean more or stop eating so much. Maybe I need to start making art again.\n\n6\/14\/20 2 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/233b6dd39e-1663345494\/bk20-sunday061420-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/233b6dd39e-1663345494\/bk20_sunday061420.jpg"},{"month":6,"day":25,"year":2020,"dateslug":"06-25","published":"2020-06-25","transcript":"I somehow still feel constantly trying to catch up, which makes no sense since it also seems like I have all the time in the world. This is such a great time for reflection. I need to take a big pause during this big pause. Lisa and I suddenly have the apartment to ourselves, which seems luxurious. We were going to drive to SF, but decided to take advantage of this time alone in the apartment.","signoff":"6\/25\/20 2:00 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cI somehow still feel constantly trying to catch up, which makes no sense since it also seems like I have all the time in the world. This is such a great time for reflection. I need to take a big pause during this big pause. Lisa and I suddenly have the apartment to ourselves, which seems luxurious. We were going to drive to SF, but decided to take advantage of this time alone in the apartment.\n\n6\/25\/20 2:00 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/65cf3ab374-1663345540\/bk20-sunday062520-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/65cf3ab374-1663345540\/bk20_sunday062520.jpg"},{"month":6,"day":28,"year":2020,"dateslug":"06-28","published":"2020-06-28","transcript":"This is definitely a June Gloom day. That\u2019s actually what it\u2019s called in La Jolla. I\u2019m a little bit nervous about the talk with Rick Prum tomorrow mostly because it\u2019s online. I\u2019ll have to sit twice tomorrow to gather my energy. Lisa and Ella and I had such a sweet talk with Meg and Emmett (with Otis) today, the dat after their wedding was supposed to be.","signoff":"6\/28\/2020 6:00 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1991,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThis is definitely a June Gloom day. That\u2019s actually what it\u2019s called in La Jolla. I\u2019m a little bit nervous about the talk with Rick Prum tomorrow mostly because it\u2019s online. I\u2019ll have to sit twice tomorrow to gather my energy. Lisa and Ella and I had such a sweet talk with Meg and Emmett (with Otis) today, the dat after their wedding was supposed to be.\n\n6\/28\/2020 6:00 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/385cbda374-1663345591\/bk20-sunday062820-02-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/385cbda374-1663345591\/bk20_sunday062820_02.jpg"},{"month":7,"day":5,"year":2020,"dateslug":"07-05","published":"2020-07-05","transcript":"The new headphones that I got for Dad seem to be a game changer. We can speak to him at normal volumes while he\u2019s watching TV without blasting us out of the room. The talk with Prum on Monday was fun. I even recorded a bonus track with him on Friday because I had forgotten to ask him what a world without sexual selection would look like. The California condor was the star of our show.","signoff":"7\/5\/20 3:15 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThe new headphones that I got for Dad seem to be a game changer. We can speak to him at normal volumes while he\u2019s watching TV without blasting us out of the room. The talk with Prum on Monday was fun. I even recorded a bonus track with him on Friday because I had forgotten to ask him what a world without sexual selection would look like. The California condor was the star of our show.\n\n7\/5\/20 3:15 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/1f04a85fc1-1663345648\/bk20-sunday070520-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/1f04a85fc1-1663345648\/bk20_sunday070520.jpg"},{"month":7,"day":12,"year":2020,"dateslug":"07-12","published":"2020-07-12","transcript":"Today kind of got away from me, but I\u2019m feeling okay about where I am. I just wrote a letter to my younger self as an assignment for CHAT in HK and Paper Monument in NYC. It\u2019s melancholy sci fi, sort of. I\u2019m almost finished with Lisa\u2019s road bike. I had a nice text chat with Mihail and am also happy to be back in touch with John Lee. Ella came by for a long talk, staying six feet away.","signoff":"7\/12\/20 5:30 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cToday kind of got away from me, but I\u2019m feeling okay about where I am. I just wrote a letter to my younger self as an assignment for CHAT in HK and Paper Monument in NYC. It\u2019s melancholy sci fi, sort of. I\u2019m almost finished with Lisa\u2019s road bike. I had a nice text chat with Mihail and am also happy to be back in touch with John Lee. Ella came by for a long talk, staying six feet away.\n\n7\/12\/20 5:30 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/5484ee5c16-1663345695\/bk20-sunday071220-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/5484ee5c16-1663345695\/bk20_sunday071220.jpg"},{"month":7,"day":20,"year":2020,"dateslug":"07-20","published":"2020-07-20","transcript":"This morning Lisa and I swam in 63 degree water halfway to the cove and back. We\u2019ve been riding bikes to the shores so it\u2019s a bit of a strong workout for me. We saw a pod of dolphins when we got back to the beach. I felt nauseous in the water and riding uphill after. I\u2019ve been texting with Amaryllis, missing her clear, positive energy. Reading Lynda Barry on her suggestion.","signoff":"7\/20\/20 4pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThis morning Lisa and I swam in 63 degree water halfway to the cove and back. We\u2019ve been riding bikes to the shores so it\u2019s a bit of a strong workout for me. We saw a pod of dolphins when we got back to the beach. I felt nauseous in the water and riding uphill after. I\u2019ve been texting with Amaryllis, missing her clear, positive energy. Reading Lynda Barry on her suggestion.\n\n7\/20\/20 4pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/0b7bfbcb89-1663345764\/bk20-sunday072020-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/0b7bfbcb89-1663345764\/bk20_sunday072020.jpg"},{"month":7,"day":26,"year":2020,"dateslug":"07-26","published":"2020-07-26","transcript":"The ocean has been significantly cold for this time of year. I don\u2019t recall it ever being below 60 in July. Lisa and I had a really lovely talk with Ali via Zoom yesterday. We got a feeling for her new life in MN with her mom and aunt and grandmother. Hoping they are all going to be ok. I had unexplained nausea and headaches for several days until Lisa realized it must be my glasses. My prescription has been off for a while, but I\u2019ve been reluctant to go to the optometrist, but I\u2019ve got to go.","signoff":"7\/26\/20 10 am
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThe ocean has been significantly cold for this time of year. I don\u2019t recall it ever being below 60 in July. Lisa and I had a really lovely talk with Ali via Zoom yesterday. We got a feeling for her new life in MN with her mom and aunt and grandmother. Hoping they are all going to be ok. I had unexplained nausea and headaches for several days until Lisa realized it must be my glasses. My prescription has been off for a while, but I\u2019ve been reluctant to go to the optometrist, but I\u2019ve got to go.\n\n7\/26\/20 10 am\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/3a23c4f434-1663345819\/bk20-sunday072620-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/3a23c4f434-1663345819\/bk20_sunday072620.jpg"},{"month":8,"day":2,"year":2020,"dateslug":"08-02","published":"2020-08-02","transcript":"The water is still very chilly, but we managed an early bike\/swim anyway. Sharon arrived a couple days ago. This afternoon Lisa and Addee built a raised bed plot for vegetables in grandparents\u2019 backyard. I\u2019m working on tiling their guest bathroom. Bryce moved into the first floor of our Brooklyn house. It is so strange to be gone for this long.","signoff":"8\/2\/20 2 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThe water is still very chilly, but we managed an early bike\/swim anyway. Sharon arrived a couple days ago. This afternoon Lisa and Addee built a raised bed plot for vegetables in grandparents\u2019 backyard. I\u2019m working on tiling their guest bathroom. Bryce moved into the first floor of our Brooklyn house. It is so strange to be gone for this long.\n\n8\/2\/20 2 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/0785b58410-1663345901\/bk20-sunday080220-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/0785b58410-1663345901\/bk20_sunday080220.jpg"},{"month":8,"day":9,"year":2020,"dateslug":"08-09","published":"2020-08-09","transcript":"Yesterday Addee went to San Ysidro with Grandpa to take the driver\u2019s test, but after waiting 3 1\/2 hours was turned away due to a cracked windshield on Grandpa\u2019s old Lexus. Now I\u2019m preoccupied with getting the guest bathroom renovated for Grandma. It looks like we are going to be here longer than we thought. Lisa and I rode our bikes to scout studio locations the other day. I wonder if these new glasses are going to work ok.","signoff":"8\/9\/20 2 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cYesterday Addee went to San Ysidro with Grandpa to take the driver\u2019s test, but after waiting 3 1\/2 hours was turned away due to a cracked windshield on Grandpa\u2019s old Lexus. Now I\u2019m preoccupied with getting the guest bathroom renovated for Grandma. It looks like we are going to be here longer than we thought. Lisa and I rode our bikes to scout studio locations the other day. I wonder if these new glasses are going to work ok.\n\n8\/9\/20 2 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/489b415dac-1663345959\/bk20-sunday080920-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/489b415dac-1663345959\/bk20_sunday080920.jpg"},{"month":8,"day":16,"year":2020,"dateslug":"08-16","published":"2020-08-16","transcript":"It\u2019s been very hot here, but still comfortable in Matthew\u2019s tree cabin in the forest. It\u2019s such an idyllic building project and community, but, somehow, it makes me even less interested in living in the woods. Rural life scares me a little even if being close to nature has its allure. I\u2019m looking forward to floating on the Russian River. Not sure I would have gotten this painting done today without Lisa\u2019s help.","signoff":"8\/16\/20 noon
\nForestville, CA","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s been very hot here, but still comfortable in Matthew\u2019s tree cabin in the forest. It\u2019s such an idyllic building project and community, but, somehow, it makes me even less interested in living in the woods. Rural life scares me a little even if being close to nature has its allure. I\u2019m looking forward to floating on the Russian River. Not sure I would have gotten this painting done today without Lisa\u2019s help.\n\n8\/16\/20 noon\nForestville, CA\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/f99415082a-1663346064\/bk20-sunday081620-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/f99415082a-1663346064\/bk20_sunday081620.jpg"},{"month":8,"day":23,"year":2020,"dateslug":"08-23","published":"2020-08-23","transcript":"We escaped the fires in Sonoma with an all night drive on Monday\/Tuesday. I hope Matthew makes it out ok. California is still in a heat wave with way too many fires. I guess if people didn\u2019t live here, the fires would just work their way through the landscapes naturally, but the numbers of fires must have to do with the changes we\u2019ve caused. Just talked to Frank on his way up the Taconic caravanning with Ruby. We talked about his trip to VA.","signoff":"8\/23\/20 4 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cWe escaped the fires in Sonoma with an all night drive on Monday\/Tuesday. I hope Matthew makes it out ok. California is still in a heat wave with way too many fires. I guess if people didn\u2019t live here, the fires would just work their way through the landscapes naturally, but the numbers of fires must have to do with the changes we\u2019ve caused. Just talked to Frank on his way up the Taconic caravanning with Ruby. We talked about his trip to VA.\n\n8\/23\/20 4 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/b13c989b2d-1663346115\/bk20-sunday082320-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/b13c989b2d-1663346115\/bk20_sunday082320.jpg"},{"month":8,"day":30,"year":2020,"dateslug":"08-30","published":"2020-08-30","transcript":"I\u2019m on the phone with Janine while painting this. I\u2019ve been wanting to talk to her for days. Relieved to find out that her parents are relatively ok. Sharon and I are engaged in productive talks about our parents and our futures. Addee and I rode bikes to Torrey Pines Beach earlier. Oh, but news\u2014yesterday, Journey drove with Addee to Santa Ana for a successful CA driver test!","signoff":"8\/30\/20 5 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m on the phone with Janine while painting this. I\u2019ve been wanting to talk to her for days. Relieved to find out that her parents are relatively ok. Sharon and I are engaged in productive talks about our parents and our futures. Addee and I rode bikes to Torrey Pines Beach earlier. Oh, but news\u2014yesterday, Journey drove with Addee to Santa Ana for a successful CA driver test!\n\n8\/30\/20 5 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/0477094fe7-1663346164\/bk20-sunday083020-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/0477094fe7-1663346164\/bk20_sunday083020.jpg"},{"month":9,"day":6,"year":2020,"dateslug":"09-06","published":"2020-09-06","transcript":"It\u2019s really hot today, and there\u2019s a weird haze in the sky. It must be from a fire. Ella is about to stop by with Emily. John Lee is on his way to pick up a care packaged of kimchee, granola and yogurt (all homemade). Today\u2019s my 59th birthday. It\u2019s been sweet to be in touch with a bunch of friends, getting them to support Walk the Walk 2020. Feeling sick though, very crampy. I\u2019m sure it\u2019ll pass.","signoff":"9\/6\/20 3 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s really hot today, and there\u2019s a weird haze in the sky. It must be from a fire. Ella is about to stop by with Emily. John Lee is on his way to pick up a care packaged of kimchee, granola and yogurt (all homemade). Today\u2019s my 59th birthday. It\u2019s been sweet to be in touch with a bunch of friends, getting them to support Walk the Walk 2020. Feeling sick though, very crampy. I\u2019m sure it\u2019ll pass.\n\n9\/6\/20 3 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/65a3991cb8-1663346229\/bk20-sunday090620-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/65a3991cb8-1663346229\/bk20_sunday090620.jpg"},{"month":9,"day":13,"year":2020,"dateslug":"09-13","published":"2020-09-13","transcript":"The last few days it has seemed overcast, but it was actually smoky. The fires have created an apocalyptic landscape all over California. Addee flew to Idaho yesterday to begin their cross country trip with Jojo. Emmett and I were texting just now that Addee does not have health insurance. Lisa and I just bought plane tickets back to NYC. Hard to know what it\u2019s going to be like there.","signoff":"9\/13\/20 3pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThe last few days it has seemed overcast, but it was actually smoky. The fires have created an apocalyptic landscape all over California. Addee flew to Idaho yesterday to begin their cross country trip with Jojo. Emmett and I were texting just now that Addee does not have health insurance. Lisa and I just bought plane tickets back to NYC. Hard to know what it\u2019s going to be like there.\n\n9\/13\/20 3pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/86c80b89a1-1663346303\/bk20-sunday091320-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/86c80b89a1-1663346303\/bk20_sunday091320.jpg"},{"month":9,"day":20,"year":2020,"dateslug":"09-20","published":"2020-09-20","transcript":"Lisa and I rode to Torrey Pines Beach this morning to body surf. I caught a couple waves but wimped out because I started to get cold. Should have brought my wetsuit. RBG died yesterday, but I\u2019ve been unduly affected by the death of a 23-year-old artist named Byron Kim.","signoff":"9\/20\/20 5:30 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cLisa and I rode to Torrey Pines Beach this morning to body surf. I caught a couple waves but wimped out because I started to get cold. Should have brought my wetsuit. RBG died yesterday, but I\u2019ve been unduly affected by the death of a 23-year-old artist named Byron Kim.\n\n9\/20\/20 5:30 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/d16eae1c48-1663346355\/bk20-sunday092020-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/d16eae1c48-1663346355\/bk20_sunday092020.jpg"},{"month":9,"day":27,"year":2020,"dateslug":"09-27","published":"2020-09-27","transcript":"The most positive memory from the week was the moment that two dolphins swam directly underneath me just outside slides. I\u2019ve been really anxious about heading back to NYC. Also, the talks with Sharon have been surprisingly hard. Today we are happily awaiting a visit from Eungie and Rayyane!","signoff":"9\/27\/20 11:30 am
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThe most positive memory from the week was the moment that two dolphins swam directly underneath me just outside slides. I\u2019ve been really anxious about heading back to NYC. Also, the talks with Sharon have been surprisingly hard. Today we are happily awaiting a visit from Eungie and Rayyane!\n\n9\/27\/20 11:30 am\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/2d02e18c3b-1663346405\/bk20-sunday092720-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/2d02e18c3b-1663346405\/bk20_sunday092720.jpg"},{"month":10,"day":4,"year":2020,"dateslug":"10-04","published":"2020-10-04","transcript":"Another surreal transition. Brooklyn feels more alien than The Leftovers. Trump has the virus. My studio feels so comforting, yet I know it\u2019s the beginning of a long pack up. About to go on a bike ride with Lisa. Staying present. Sarah comes over in the afternoon!","signoff":"10\/4\/20 11:45 am
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cAnother surreal transition. Brooklyn feels more alien than The Leftovers. Trump has the virus. My studio feels so comforting, yet I know it\u2019s the beginning of a long pack up. About to go on a bike ride with Lisa. Staying present. Sarah comes over in the afternoon!\n\n10\/4\/20 11:45 am\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/a0b87341b6-1663346448\/bk20-sunday100420-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/a0b87341b6-1663346448\/bk20_sunday100420.jpg"},{"month":10,"day":11,"year":2020,"dateslug":"10-11","published":"2020-10-11","transcript":"Still adjusting to being back in NYC. Enjoyed a nice long walk with Janine this morning and an equally long backyard catchup with Mark yesterday afternoon. It\u2019s interesting to understand who and what is important. Addee is driving solo from New Haven right now because they have a tattoo appointment. Lisa and I are not too happy about that, but what can we do?","signoff":"10\/11\/20 4:30 pm
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cStill adjusting to being back in NYC. Enjoyed a nice long walk with Janine this morning and an equally long backyard catchup with Mark yesterday afternoon. It\u2019s interesting to understand who and what is important. Addee is driving solo from New Haven right now because they have a tattoo appointment. Lisa and I are not too happy about that, but what can we do?\n\n10\/11\/20 4:30 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/55854c3883-1663346515\/bk20-sunday101120-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/55854c3883-1663346515\/bk20_sunday101120.jpg"},{"month":10,"day":18,"year":2020,"dateslug":"10-18","published":"2020-10-18","transcript":"We drove up yesterday and had an Art Barn meeting with David, Dominique, Lisa A., Tony and Bunny Williams. Then Lisa S. and I played a fun game of Go. Then we went to Allie and Pete\u2019s for a wonderful evening with their family and the Melvilles. Supper was delicious. For me the highlight of this trip has been Pete\u2019s gorgeous and exacting Celeste green rowboat.","signoff":"10\/18\/20 9:00 am
\nNorfolk, CT","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cWe drove up yesterday and had an Art Barn meeting with David, Dominique, Lisa A., Tony and Bunny Williams. Then Lisa S. and I played a fun game of Go. Then we went to Allie and Pete\u2019s for a wonderful evening with their family and the Melvilles. Supper was delicious. For me the highlight of this trip has been Pete\u2019s gorgeous and exacting Celeste green rowboat.\n\n10\/18\/20 9:00 am\nNorfolk, CT\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/18e988dec8-1663346559\/bk20-sunday101820-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/18e988dec8-1663346559\/bk20_sunday101820.jpg"},{"month":10,"day":25,"year":2020,"dateslug":"10-25","published":"2020-10-25","transcript":"Just enjoyed a late afternoon convening with Mark, who kindly agreed to deliver a get-well chickpea stew that Lisa made for Hanneline and Zach. I\u2019ve resolved to take a news holiday. I want to recover some time and brain space for studying color and nature in general. Also, take advantage of connections with R. Prum and L. McKinley-Grant and others.","signoff":"10\/25\/20 5:30 pm
\nPark Slope","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cJust enjoyed a late afternoon convening with Mark, who kindly agreed to deliver a get-well chickpea stew that Lisa made for Hanneline and Zach. I\u2019ve resolved to take a news holiday. I want to recover some time and brain space for studying color and nature in general. Also, take advantage of connections with R. Prum and L. McKinley-Grant and others.\n\n10\/25\/20 5:30 pm\nPark Slope\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/dd01aabd66-1663346605\/bk20-sunday102520-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/dd01aabd66-1663346605\/bk20_sunday102520.jpg"},{"month":11,"day":1,"year":2020,"dateslug":"11-01","published":"2020-11-01","transcript":"Two days until doomsday (we voted on Friday). Lisa and I went on bikes to the Upper West Side, which made me curious about biking across the George Washington Bridge. Yesterday, we spent a lot of time burning logs out back, first with Emmett and Meg, then Anissa and Dave until almost midnight!","signoff":"11\/1\/20 4:30 pm
\nPark Slope","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cTwo days until doomsday (we voted on Friday). Lisa and I went on bikes to the Upper West Side, which made me curious about biking across the George Washington Bridge. Yesterday, we spent a lot of time burning logs out back, first with Emmett and Meg, then Anissa and Dave until almost midnight!\n\n11\/1\/20 4:30 pm\nPark Slope\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/2b71e7a70d-1663346646\/bk20-sunday110120-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/2b71e7a70d-1663346646\/bk20_sunday110120.jpg"},{"month":11,"day":8,"year":2020,"dateslug":"11-08","published":"2020-11-08","transcript":"Our four year nightmare is over. I am especially happy to see Kamala Harris there as a bulwark beside Biden. I am so exhausted and have been crying off and on all day. Brooklyn was jubilant yesterday, but now begins the sober task of making sure this country does not backslide.","signoff":"11\/8\/20 3:30 pm
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cOur four year nightmare is over. I am especially happy to see Kamala Harris there as a bulwark beside Biden. I am so exhausted and have been crying off and on all day. Brooklyn was jubilant yesterday, but now begins the sober task of making sure this country does not backslide.\n\n11\/8\/20 3:30 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/07db222b30-1663346694\/bk20-sunday110820-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/07db222b30-1663346694\/bk20_sunday110820.jpg"},{"month":11,"day":16,"year":2020,"dateslug":"11-16","published":"2020-11-16","transcript":"I am exhausted. I think this whole country is exhausted too. Yesterday, Lisa and I rode to Brighton Beach and then got pizza at Spumoni Gardens. Later, we met Patrick for some gardening. It\u2019s so important to focus on the present and what we can improve now. Anoka and I are going to make our list to start work in Georgia. And I want a Weeping Eastern Redbud for the front yard.","signoff":"11\/16\/20 2:00 pm
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cI am exhausted. I think this whole country is exhausted too. Yesterday, Lisa and I rode to Brighton Beach and then got pizza at Spumoni Gardens. Later, we met Patrick for some gardening. It\u2019s so important to focus on the present and what we can improve now. Anoka and I are going to make our list to start work in Georgia. And I want a Weeping Eastern Redbud for the front yard.\n\n11\/16\/20 2:00 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/cb5e4e9772-1663346743\/bk20-sunday111620-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/cb5e4e9772-1663346743\/bk20_sunday111620.jpg"},{"month":11,"day":22,"year":2020,"dateslug":"11-22","published":"2020-11-22","transcript":"This morning, Lisa and I rode to Brighton Beach again but got pizza at Roma (Park Slope) this time. I\u2019m making a \u201cfave NY pizza\u201d box display. On Friday we had Amaryllis and Kingston and on Saturday we had Hanneline, Zach, Stella and David in the backyard for campfire picnics. The pandemic is not keeping us from what we love most.","signoff":"11\/22\/20 4 pm
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThis morning, Lisa and I rode to Brighton Beach again but got pizza at Roma (Park Slope) this time. I\u2019m making a \u201cfave NY pizza\u201d box display. On Friday we had Amaryllis and Kingston and on Saturday we had Hanneline, Zach, Stella and David in the backyard for campfire picnics. The pandemic is not keeping us from what we love most.\n\n11\/22\/20 4 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/d99275b600-1663346784\/bk20-sunday112220-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/d99275b600-1663346784\/bk20_sunday112220.jpg"},{"month":11,"day":29,"year":2020,"dateslug":"11-29","published":"2020-11-29","transcript":"Bryce, Lisa and I rode bikes to Coney Island and stopped at Di Fara\u2019s on Avenue J for the best pizza any of us had even tasted. I can\u2019t imagine a better slice. It cheered me up during a period when uncertainty on top of seasonal blues are getting to me. On the plus side, I feel I have more awareness of my negative reactions and am beginning to be better able to work with them.","signoff":"11\/29\/20 3:30 p.m.
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cBryce, Lisa and I rode bikes to Coney Island and stopped at Di Fara\u2019s on Avenue J for the best pizza any of us had even tasted. I can\u2019t imagine a better slice. It cheered me up during a period when uncertainty on top of seasonal blues are getting to me. On the plus side, I feel I have more awareness of my negative reactions and am beginning to be better able to work with them.\n\n11\/29\/20 3:30 p.m.\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/233920c29a-1663346831\/bk20-sunday112920-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/233920c29a-1663346831\/bk20_sunday112920.jpg"},{"month":12,"day":6,"year":2020,"dateslug":"12-06","published":"2020-12-06","transcript":"I am leaving tomorrow for CA and am so weary of the pandemic even though I haven\u2019t had it nearly as hard as most people. Really looking forward to our backyard campfire pizza party tonight with Ayham, Bryce, and Claudia. I hope it\u2019s not too cold.","signoff":"12\/6\/20 12:30
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cI am leaving tomorrow for CA and am so weary of the pandemic even though I haven\u2019t had it nearly as hard as most people. Really looking forward to our backyard campfire pizza party tonight with Ayham, Bryce, and Claudia. I hope it\u2019s not too cold.\n\n12\/6\/20 12:30\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/8f1e7f062e-1663346877\/bk20-sunday120620-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/8f1e7f062e-1663346877\/bk20_sunday120620.jpg"},{"month":12,"day":17,"year":2020,"dateslug":"12-17","published":"2020-12-17","transcript":"It\u2019s Ella\u2019s birthday today. Hope my mood gets better quick. Addee engineered a scavenger hunt, so we\u2019re off to answer our first clue. The Sun Goddess, we think. I just found out that a prostate biopsy would cost $7,000+. Trying to figure out what to do. Well, this painting is four days late, but maybe getting it done will make things better. I wonder if the unintentional blue underpainting works.","signoff":"12\/17\/20 noon
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s Ella\u2019s birthday today. Hope my mood gets better quick. Addee engineered a scavenger hunt, so we\u2019re off to answer our first clue. The Sun Goddess, we think. I just found out that a prostate biopsy would cost $7,000+. Trying to figure out what to do. Well, this painting is four days late, but maybe getting it done will make things better. I wonder if the unintentional blue underpainting works.\n\n12\/17\/20 noon\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/a6c83db77c-1663346922\/bk20-sunday121720-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/a6c83db77c-1663346922\/bk20_sunday121720.jpg"},{"month":12,"day":20,"year":2020,"dateslug":"12-20","published":"2020-12-20","transcript":"This day has gone by in a flash. Ella and I spent most of the day together although I went on a solo swim at The Shores. I finally am starting to feel motivated to work on color class, BQO paintings, bike repair and baduk. I need to snap myself out of this down mood.","signoff":"12\/20\/20 4pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThis day has gone by in a flash. Ella and I spent most of the day together although I went on a solo swim at The Shores. I finally am starting to feel motivated to work on color class, BQO paintings, bike repair and baduk. I need to snap myself out of this down mood.\n\n12\/20\/20 4pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/a0fd7899fa-1663346974\/bk20-sunday122020-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/a0fd7899fa-1663346974\/bk20_sunday122020.jpg"},{"month":12,"day":27,"year":2020,"dateslug":"12-27","published":"2020-12-27","transcript":"I rarely make a Sunday Painting this close to sundown because I may have to add a wash of red\/orange. I\u2019m rushing to get this done because Mark is about to call. I talked to John Lee for a long time today. He helped me check out the ocean conditions online, and I tried to talk him into hiking instead of driving. Then Ella and I took a nice walk at The Shores. Today was overcast but I think my gloom may be starting to lift.","signoff":"12\/27\/20 4:30 pm
\nLa Jolla","dimensions":{"height":1791,"width":2500},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cI rarely make a Sunday Painting this close to sundown because I may have to add a wash of red\/orange. I\u2019m rushing to get this done because Mark is about to call. I talked to John Lee for a long time today. He helped me check out the ocean conditions online, and I tried to talk him into hiking instead of driving. Then Ella and I took a nice walk at The Shores. Today was overcast but I think my gloom may be starting to lift.\n\n12\/27\/20 4:30 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/afc185d47f-1663347022\/bk20-sunday122720-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2020\/afc185d47f-1663347022\/bk20_sunday122720.jpg"}]}}