{"year":{"title":"2022","slug":"2022","images":[{"month":1,"day":2,"year":2022,"dateslug":"01-02","published":"2022-01-02","transcript":"I started writing about mixing color yesterday, especially the use of white. And the writing has affected the way I see light and dark (color value). I think the essay will include what I wrote about Glenn\u2019s White #19 as well as something about Agnes Martin v. Robert Ryman. We\u2019ll see. How many times have I started to write?","signoff":"1\/2\/22 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\u201cI started writing about mixing color yesterday, especially the use of white. And the writing has affected the way I see light and dark (color value). I think the essay will include what I wrote about Glenn\u2019s White #19 as well as something about Agnes Martin v. Robert Ryman. We\u2019ll see. How many times have I started to write?\n\n1\/2\/22 3:30 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/78588e947c-1663348864\/bk22-sunday010222-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/78588e947c-1663348864\/bk22_sunday010222.jpg"},{"month":1,"day":9,"year":2022,"dateslug":"01-09","published":"2022-01-09","transcript":"At first the sky seems a still and even gray, but I can tell the clouds are moving fast, north. The triptych show opened at Cohan on Friday. I ran into Cathy Murphy at her beautiful show, and we agreed what a relief it is when paintings look better in the gallery than in the studio.","signoff":"1\/9\/22 1:00 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\u201cAt first the sky seems a still and even gray, but I can tell the clouds are moving fast, north. The triptych show opened at Cohan on Friday. I ran into Cathy Murphy at her beautiful show, and we agreed what a relief it is when paintings look better in the gallery than in the studio.\n\n1\/9\/22 1:00 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/9c061c0f48-1663348906\/bk22-sunday010922-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/9c061c0f48-1663348906\/bk22_sunday010922.jpg"},{"month":1,"day":16,"year":2022,"dateslug":"01-16","published":"2022-01-16","transcript":"I rushed to my studio just to make this painting and then turn around to go home and play Go. I\u2019m in the middle of preliminary admissions for Yale too. The sky looks a frozen gray. Maybe it\u2019ll snow?","signoff":"1\/16\/22 1:00 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 rushed to my studio just to make this painting and then turn around to go home and play Go. I\u2019m in the middle of preliminary admissions for Yale too. The sky looks a frozen gray. Maybe it\u2019ll snow?\n\n1\/16\/22 1:00 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/62534ecc4a-1663348958\/bk22-sunday011622-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/62534ecc4a-1663348958\/bk22_sunday011622.jpg"},{"month":1,"day":23,"year":2022,"dateslug":"01-23","published":"2022-01-23","transcript":"Sarah and Arnie got me out of the house early for a walk in the park. I encouraged Sarah to drop his leash. It\u2019s been cold and gray for too long. Last night we had Olivia, Bryce, Ayham and Sophia over. Harry, Sarah and Julius joined at the last minute. I cooked chicken and noodles. Lisa made a delicious pie. Today I have MFA admissions and I want to finish the wood shop.","signoff":"1\/23\/22 10:30 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\u201cSarah and Arnie got me out of the house early for a walk in the park. I encouraged Sarah to drop his leash. It\u2019s been cold and gray for too long. Last night we had Olivia, Bryce, Ayham and Sophia over. Harry, Sarah and Julius joined at the last minute. I cooked chicken and noodles. Lisa made a delicious pie. Today I have MFA admissions and I want to finish the wood shop. \n\n1\/23\/22 10:30 am\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/fc6bcb2bcc-1663349003\/bk22-sunday012322-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/fc6bcb2bcc-1663349003\/bk22_sunday012322.jpg"},{"month":1,"day":30,"year":2022,"dateslug":"01-30","published":"2022-01-30","transcript":"Amy and Frank came down just before a snowstorm on Friday to see my show on Saturday, but there was so much snow the galleries were closed on Saturday. They came over for dinner last night with Hanneline and Zach. And now we\u2019re headed to the Met to see a big global Surrealism show.","signoff":"1\/30\/22 11am
\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\u201cAmy and Frank came down just before a snowstorm on Friday to see my show on Saturday, but there was so much snow the galleries were closed on Saturday. They came over for dinner last night with Hanneline and Zach. And now we\u2019re headed to the Met to see a big global Surrealism show. \n\n1\/30\/22 11am\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/c7eb150ced-1663349050\/bk22-sunday013022-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/c7eb150ced-1663349050\/bk22_sunday013022.jpg"},{"month":2,"day":6,"year":2022,"dateslug":"02-06","published":"2022-02-06","transcript":"It\u2019s been chilly here, but suddenly warmer. We\u2019re relieved that Ella\u2019s deep sea adventure transpired without a hint of the dreaded seasickness. As soon as I got here, I found out the L.A. show is cancelled. Disappointing, but it feels like there is opportunity too. I\u2019m making a tomato sauce for pasta tonight at Mom and Dad\u2019s.","signoff":"2\/6\/22 2:30
\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\u201cIt\u2019s been chilly here, but suddenly warmer. We\u2019re relieved that Ella\u2019s deep sea adventure transpired without a hint of the dreaded seasickness. As soon as I got here, I found out the L.A. show is cancelled. Disappointing, but it feels like there is opportunity too. I\u2019m making a tomato sauce for pasta tonight at Mom and Dad\u2019s.\n\n2\/6\/22 2:30\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/ac6692cd8f-1663349096\/bk22-sunday020622-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/ac6692cd8f-1663349096\/bk22_sunday020622.jpg"},{"month":2,"day":13,"year":2022,"dateslug":"02-13","published":"2022-02-13","transcript":"Just got back from a long bike ride with Lisa and Ella to Mission Bay. I split off at the end to rent equipment at the dive shop. Then I ate a spicy bean and cheese burrito that gave me intestinal distress. I need to prepare for Yale admissions interviews for tomorrow.","signoff":"2\/13\/22 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\u201cJust got back from a long bike ride with Lisa and Ella to Mission Bay. I split off at the end to rent equipment at the dive shop. Then I ate a spicy bean and cheese burrito that gave me intestinal distress. I need to prepare for Yale admissions interviews for tomorrow.\n\n2\/13\/22 4:15 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/28c982fa18-1663349146\/bk22-sunday021322-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/28c982fa18-1663349146\/bk22_sunday021322.jpg"},{"month":2,"day":20,"year":2022,"dateslug":"02-20","published":"2022-02-20","transcript":"I spent two and a half hours in the cold Pacific this morning, the last installment of a weekend intro freediving course. It\u2019s such a beautiful sport because in order to have success, one must relax. Also, the water punishes movement that is not graceful. I\u2019m exhausted and nauseous from the surface floating. Could barely get through this painting.","signoff":"2\/20\/22 3:45 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 spent two and a half hours in the cold Pacific this morning, the last installment of a weekend intro freediving course. It\u2019s such a beautiful sport because in order to have success, one must relax. Also, the water punishes movement that is not graceful. I\u2019m exhausted and nauseous from the surface floating. Could barely get through this painting.\n\n2\/20\/22 3:45 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/fc982dd0f6-1663349187\/bk22-sunday022022-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/fc982dd0f6-1663349187\/bk22_sunday022022.jpg"},{"month":2,"day":27,"year":2022,"dateslug":"02-27","published":"2022-02-27","transcript":"Snorkeled with Frank Estrada this morning. We saw a turtle! Older than the one I saw with Ella. I verified the orange of Garibaldis and discovered that the opaleye camouflages from blue gray to Naples yellow green. I didn\u2019t last very long because the water was 58. I want to finish these triptychs before Friday.","signoff":"2\/27\/22 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\u201cSnorkeled with Frank Estrada this morning. We saw a turtle! Older than the one I saw with Ella. I verified the orange of Garibaldis and discovered that the opaleye camouflages from blue gray to Naples yellow green. I didn\u2019t last very long because the water was 58. I want to finish these triptychs before Friday.\n\n2\/27\/22 noon\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/87c2652fc3-1663349228\/bk22-sunday022722-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/87c2652fc3-1663349228\/bk22_sunday022722.jpg"},{"month":3,"day":8,"year":2022,"dateslug":"03-08","published":"2022-03-08","transcript":"The sky is thinly veiled with a wash of white cloud. I\u2019m preoccupied by an offer to work on contract at Yale. Not so sure I want to work any more than I already do. In a sense it mostly depends on how much I want to teach color again.","signoff":"3\/8\/22 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\u201cThe sky is thinly veiled with a wash of white cloud. I\u2019m preoccupied by an offer to work on contract at Yale. Not so sure I want to work any more than I already do. In a sense it mostly depends on how much I want to teach color again.\n\n3\/8\/22 1 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/b1676e874e-1664137959\/bk22-sunday030822-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/b1676e874e-1664137959\/bk22_sunday030822.jpg"},{"month":3,"day":13,"year":2022,"dateslug":"03-13","published":"2022-03-13","transcript":"Met a new friend, Steph, yesterday afternoon and then long lost friend, Hillary (along with Connie), for dinner. Today it\u2019s still cold but nice and clear. Yesterday was a yucky wintry mix.","signoff":"3\/13\/22 11 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\u201cMet a new friend, Steph, yesterday afternoon and then long lost friend, Hillary (along with Connie), for dinner. Today it\u2019s still cold but nice and clear. Yesterday was a yucky wintry mix.\n\n3\/13\/22 11 am\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/0f4977b3ce-1664138133\/bk22-sunday031322-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/0f4977b3ce-1664138133\/bk22_sunday031322.jpg"},{"month":3,"day":20,"year":2022,"dateslug":"03-20","published":"2022-03-20","transcript":"Been hanging with Janine and Hahn for a couple hours. Now, about to sit for an hour, virtually, with Mark. After that, dinner with J and H at Insa. Can\u2019t wait!","signoff":"3\/20\/22 3:45
\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\u201cBeen hanging with Janine and Hahn for a couple hours. Now, about to sit for an hour, virtually, with Mark. After that, dinner with J and H at Insa. Can\u2019t wait!\n\n3\/20\/22 3:45\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/a265abe49e-1663349269\/bk22-sunday032022-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/a265abe49e-1663349269\/bk22_sunday032022.jpg"},{"month":3,"day":27,"year":2022,"dateslug":"03-27","published":"2022-03-27","transcript":"Can\u2019t believe how cold it is again. Yesterday, Halsey drove Cynthia, Patrick and me to Anoka\u2019s 50th pizza truck birthday party. Especially enjoyed meeting Michelle Lee. It was fun and delicious but I\u2019m exhausted from all the socializing.","signoff":"3\/27\/22 1:15
\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\u201cCan\u2019t believe how cold it is again. Yesterday, Halsey drove Cynthia, Patrick and me to Anoka\u2019s 50th pizza truck birthday party. Especially enjoyed meeting Michelle Lee. It was fun and delicious but I\u2019m exhausted from all the socializing.\n\n3\/27\/22 1:15\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/866243f04b-1663349321\/bk22-sunday032722-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/866243f04b-1663349321\/bk22_sunday032722.jpg"},{"month":4,"day":3,"year":2022,"dateslug":"04-03","published":"2022-04-03","transcript":"Lisa just gave me a critique of this last big triptych. I\u2019m looking forward to finishing it. Maybe tomorrow? Last night Lisa, Sarah and I had a Skowhegan review pizza party.","signoff":"4\/3\/22 12:15
\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\u201cLisa just gave me a critique of this last big triptych. I\u2019m looking forward to finishing it. Maybe tomorrow? Last night Lisa, Sarah and I had a Skowhegan review pizza party.\n\n4\/3\/22 12:15\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/d8037b25ee-1663349360\/bk22-sunday040322-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/d8037b25ee-1663349360\/bk22_sunday040322.jpg"},{"month":4,"day":10,"year":2022,"dateslug":"04-10","published":"2022-04-10","transcript":"I pondered waiting until tomorrow to paint this one because there have been so many gray Sundays in a row. But I think I managed to capture the feeling of the sky peeking out amidst the pervasiveness of clouds. Not sure if I\u2019m ready to play Go in an hour. Wonder if my game will ever improve.","signoff":"4\/10\/22 3pm
\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 pondered waiting until tomorrow to paint this one because there have been so many gray Sundays in a row. But I think I managed to capture the feeling of the sky peeking out amidst the pervasiveness of clouds. Not sure if I\u2019m ready to play Go in an hour. Wonder if my game will ever improve.\n\n4\/10\/22 3pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/5cb6b36dce-1663349404\/bk22-sunday041022-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/5cb6b36dce-1663349404\/bk22_sunday041022.jpg"},{"month":4,"day":17,"year":2022,"dateslug":"04-17","published":"2022-04-17","transcript":"Finally, a blue sky on Sunday. I\u2019m organizing my studio so Lisa can help me with these new panels from Simon. Meanwhile, I\u2019ll be flying to San Diego to start on the canvases prepared by Lucius Hudson. I\u2019m ambivalent about going \u201chome,\u201d but it\u2019ll be good to check in with Mom and Dad.","signoff":"4\/17\/22 11:30 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\u201cFinally, a blue sky on Sunday. I\u2019m organizing my studio so Lisa can help me with these new panels from Simon. Meanwhile, I\u2019ll be flying to San Diego to start on the canvases prepared by Lucius Hudson. I\u2019m ambivalent about going \u201chome,\u201d but it\u2019ll be good to check in with Mom and Dad.\n\n4\/17\/22 11:30 am\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/9ea9c46d88-1663349872\/bk22-sunday041722-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/9ea9c46d88-1663349872\/bk22_sunday041722.jpg"},{"month":4,"day":25,"year":2022,"dateslug":"04-25","published":"2022-04-25","transcript":"I completely forgot to paint this yesterday even though I ran to the store just to get white paint. Swam in the ocean and a pool yesterday and today. Learning that holding my breath requires incredible mind control (relaxation). As I become more self aware, I wonder, are these paintings narcissistic or just personal","signoff":"4\/25\/22 6 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 completely forgot to paint this yesterday even though I ran to the store just to get white paint. Swam in the ocean and a pool yesterday and today. Learning that holding my breath requires incredible mind control (relaxation). As I become more self aware, I wonder, are these paintings narcissistic or just personal\n\n4\/25\/22 6 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/d04199a07c-1663349921\/bk22-sunday042522-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/d04199a07c-1663349921\/bk22_sunday042522.jpg"},{"month":5,"day":1,"year":2022,"dateslug":"05-01","published":"2022-05-01","transcript":"It\u2019s an overcast morning and my mind is foggy, possibly because I woke up stoo early. I watched half of Mona\u2019s movie about Roma kids in Romania but stopped because I couldn\u2019t bear how uncaring the teachers were. I\u2019ll finish it tonight. Now, I\u2019m headed to Jake\u2019s to finish these Opal Eye boards.","signoff":"5\/1\/22 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\u201cIt\u2019s an overcast morning and my mind is foggy, possibly because I woke up too early. I watched half of Mona\u2019s movie about Roma kids in Romania but stopped because I couldn\u2019t bear how uncaring the teachers were. I\u2019ll finish it tonight. Now, I\u2019m headed to Jake\u2019s to finish these Opal Eye boards.\n\n5\/1\/22 11:30 am\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/5a69b58470-1663350007\/bk22-sunday050122-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/5a69b58470-1663350007\/bk22_sunday050122.jpg"},{"month":5,"day":8,"year":2022,"dateslug":"05-08","published":"2022-05-08","transcript":"Time traveling to the early 80s accompanied by DeBarge\u2019s falsetto. Shared a memorable evening with Ed\u00edn and Mona at our house last night. Lots of crazy stories, plus my boring ones. Norfolk is gearing up. Getting excited\/nervous.","signoff":"5\/8\/22 1:30 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\u201cTime traveling to the early 80s accompanied by DeBarge\u2019s falsetto. Shared a memorable evening with Ed\u00edn and Mona at our house last night. Lots of crazy stories, plus my boring ones. Norfolk is gearing up. Getting excited\/nervous.\n\n5\/8\/22 1:30 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/b89c4e4e51-1663350063\/bk22-sunday050822-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/b89c4e4e51-1663350063\/bk22_sunday050822.jpg"},{"month":5,"day":21,"year":2022,"dateslug":"05-21","published":"2022-05-21","transcript":"This must be the latest I have ever made a Sunday Painting. Setting up the Norfolk session has been a whirlwind, but it\u2019s been fun. The students are just arriving. I just gave Cyle a tour of the Art Barn.","signoff":"5\/21\/22 2:00 pm
\nNorfolk","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 must be the latest I have ever made a Sunday Painting. Setting up the Norfolk session has been a whirlwind, but it\u2019s been fun. The students are just arriving. I just gave Cyle a tour of the Art Barn.\n\n5\/21\/22 2:00 pm\nNorfolk\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/1c62e4e46e-1664138275\/bk22-sunday052122-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/1c62e4e46e-1664138275\/bk22_sunday052122.jpg"},{"month":5,"day":23,"year":2022,"dateslug":"05-23","published":"2022-05-23","transcript":"Hass\u2019s and Suzanna\u2019s classes went so well today. We created a collaborative film and found a rare local orchid. Addee walked graduation today but we were absent. They ride a bike from Yale to Norfolk tomorrow!","signoff":"5\/23\/22 5 pm
\nNorfolk","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\u201cHass\u2019s and Suzanna\u2019s classes went so well today. We created a collaborative film and found a rare local orchid. Addee walked graduation today but we were absent. They ride a bike from Yale to Norfolk tomorrow!\n\n5\/23\/22 5 pm\nNorfolk\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/54e20a64fa-1664138436\/bk22-sunday052322-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/54e20a64fa-1664138436\/bk22_sunday052322.jpg"},{"month":5,"day":29,"year":2022,"dateslug":"05-29","published":"2022-05-29","transcript":"All the students came to our house to discuss ways forward after the difficulties that class on Wednesday posed. It\u2019s such a positive and thoughtful group. Addee got a new puppy on Tuesday and calls it Chester. He\u2019s such an easy going soul.","signoff":"5\/29\/22 2:30 pm
\nNorfolk","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\u201cAll the students came to our house to discuss ways forward after the difficulties that class on Wednesday posed. It\u2019s such a positive and thoughtful group. Addee got a new puppy on Tuesday and calls it Chester. He\u2019s such an easy going soul.\n\n5\/29\/22 2:30 pm\nNorfolk\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/bcf25f4fb3-1664138602\/bk22-sunday052922-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/bcf25f4fb3-1664138602\/bk22_sunday052922.jpg"},{"month":6,"day":10,"year":2022,"dateslug":"06-10","published":"2022-06-10","transcript":"Again, I\u2019m painting a Sunday Painting on Friday. Here outside Gustav\u2019s studio, the clouds are moving fast. Ernest is looking at a deer from the location of the future snow gate. Anissa and Dave are here. Dave has his work cut out for him tonight after Anissa\u2019s thoughtful lecture.","signoff":"6\/10\/22 10:00
\nNorfolk","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\u201cAgain, I\u2019m painting a Sunday Painting on Friday. Here outside Gustav\u2019s studio, the clouds are moving fast. Ernest is looking at a deer from the location of the future snow gate. Anissa and Dave are here. Dave has his work cut out for him tonight after Anissa\u2019s thoughtful lecture.\n\n6\/10\/22 10:00\nNorfolk\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/4529a3af6b-1664139013\/bk22-sunday061022-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/4529a3af6b-1664139013\/bk22_sunday061022.jpg"},{"month":6,"day":12,"year":2022,"dateslug":"06-12","published":"2022-06-12","transcript":"Finally, I painted a painting on time again. I\u2019m really not sure how I\u2019m going to get back on track here. I\u2019m constantly exhausted and little things come up all the time in between scheduled events. Tonight we have to present a 4 minute version of an artist\u2019s talk. I want to make it even shorter.","signoff":"6\/12\/22 11:30 a.m
\nNorfolk","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\u201cFinally, I painted a painting on time again. I\u2019m really not sure how I\u2019m going to get back on track here. I\u2019m constantly exhausted and little things come up all the time in between scheduled events. Tonight we have to present a 4 minute version of an artist\u2019s talk. I want to make it even shorter.\n\n6\/12\/22 11:30 a.m\nNorfolk\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/13e7631a00-1664139170\/bk22-sunday061222-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/13e7631a00-1664139170\/bk22_sunday061222.jpg"},{"month":6,"day":23,"year":2022,"dateslug":"06-23","published":"2022-06-23","transcript":"Hwiy and I walked up the hill earlier and talked about which foods are sleep inducing and about a Korean energy drink I must try. I\u2019m about to meet with Pao probably to talk about her papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 room works. Still trying to see everything as an opportunity. Maybe these entries will eventually become less whiny.","signoff":"6\/23\/22 1:15pm
\nNorfolk","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\u201cHwiy and I walked up the hill earlier and talked about which foods are sleep inducing and about a Korean energy drink I must try. I\u2019m about to meet with Pao probably to talk about her papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 room works. Still trying to see everything as an opportunity. Maybe these entries will eventually become less whiny.\n\n6\/23\/22 1:15pm\nNorfolk\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/7a2d493780-1664139322\/bk22-sunday062322-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/7a2d493780-1664139322\/bk22_sunday062322.jpg"},{"month":6,"day":28,"year":2022,"dateslug":"06-28","published":"2022-06-28","transcript":"Cyle and Nora are sitting with me near Raphael\u2019s three sheets to the wind. I\u2019m on day two of intermittent fasting and my energy\u2019s good. I\u2019m starting to worry about getting enough work done for Kukje. Wonder if Youngeun wants to go to Tobey Pond.","signoff":"6\/28\/22 3:00 pm
\nNorfolk","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\u201cCyle and Nora are sitting with me near Raphael\u2019s three sheets to the wind. I\u2019m on day two of intermittent fasting and my energy\u2019s good. I\u2019m starting to worry about getting enough work done for Kukje. Wonder if Youngeun wants to go to Tobey Pond.\n\n6\/28\/22 3:00 pm\nNorfolk\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/882d7edf35-1664139477\/bk22-sunday062822-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/882d7edf35-1664139477\/bk22_sunday062822.jpg"},{"month":7,"day":3,"year":2022,"dateslug":"07-03","published":"2022-07-03","transcript":"Mona and Ed\u00edn are on their way here, but stopped to get Pepe\u2019s in Waterbury. Lisa and I are trying to get in one last Go match. This session was exhausting but rewarding. We need to sit down and take notes so next year can be easier. These students were remarkably hard working.","signoff":"7\/3\/22 1:00
\nNorfolk","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\u201cMona and Ed\u00edn are on their way here, but stopped to get Pepe\u2019s in Waterbury. Lisa and I are trying to get in one last Go match. This session was exhausting but rewarding. We need to sit down and take notes so next year can be easier. These students were remarkably hard working.\n\n7\/3\/22 1:00\nNorfolk\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/dc87cba146-1664139602\/bk22-sunday070322-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/dc87cba146-1664139602\/bk22_sunday070322.jpg"},{"month":7,"day":10,"year":2022,"dateslug":"07-10","published":"2022-07-10","transcript":"The marine layer is burning off. Ella and I are going to ride our bikes to Noah\u2019s bakery and then go body surfing at Marine Room. I took some CBD in the middle of the night and still feel sleepy. Maybe it\u2019ll be good for Mom.","signoff":"7\/10\/22 10:30
\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\u201cThe marine layer is burning off. Ella and I are going to ride our bikes to Noah\u2019s bakery and then go body surfing at Marine Room. I took some CBD in the middle of the night and still feel sleepy. Maybe it\u2019ll be good for Mom.\n\n7\/10\/22 10:30\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/5b3004fafe-1663350107\/bk22-sunday071022-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/5b3004fafe-1663350107\/bk22_sunday071022.jpg"},{"month":7,"day":17,"year":2022,"dateslug":"07-17","published":"2022-07-17","transcript":"If I agree with David Chang that he\u2019s an asshole, why can I not stop listening to his podcasts? Emmett turned me on to Recipe Club, which is Chang\u2019s game\/cooking show podcast. Between that and watching Asian cooking shows on Netflix with Mom and Dad, I want to make a list of places to go just to eat. I\u2019ll start the list with Chiayi, Taiwan.","signoff":"7\/17\/22 2:30
\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\u201cIf I agree with David Chang that he\u2019s an asshole, why can I not stop listening to his podcasts? Emmett turned me on to Recipe Club, which is Chang\u2019s game\/cooking show podcast. Between that and watching Asian cooking shows on Netflix with Mom and Dad, I want to make a list of places to go just to eat. I\u2019ll start the list with Chiayi, Taiwan.\n\n7\/17\/22 2:30\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/b0be7b245c-1663350154\/bk22-sunday071722-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/b0be7b245c-1663350154\/bk22_sunday071722.jpg"},{"month":7,"day":24,"year":2022,"dateslug":"07-24","published":"2022-07-24","transcript":"Just got back from a bike ride to Wildwood Flour, then Masih\u2019s, then the dive shop, then back to the condo. I am so tired, but managed not to fall asleep. Ella\u2019s on her way here to jump in the jacuzzi with me, or maybe the ocean. But first we should salt the cabbage for kimchee.","signoff":"7\/24\/22 3:00
\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\u201cJust got back from a bike ride to Wildwood Flour, then Masih\u2019s, then the dive shop, then back to the condo. I am so tired, but managed not to fall asleep. Ella\u2019s on her way here to jump in the jacuzzi with me, or maybe the ocean. But first we should salt the cabbage for kimchee.\n\n7\/24\/22 3:00\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/41295fb566-1663350246\/bk22-sunday072422-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/41295fb566-1663350246\/bk22_sunday072422.jpg"},{"month":7,"day":31,"year":2022,"dateslug":"07-31","published":"2022-07-31","transcript":"Doesn\u2019t look like I\u2019m going to make it to the bakery today which sucks because that means no fresh sourdough for me or Mom and Dad. I am officially addicted to Recipe Club. I can\u2019t remember any other podcast that makes me laugh out loud this much. This visit to CA is becoming the Dave Chang trip. The show he made with Kate McKinnon on Netflix is so uncomfortable, bordering on revelatory.","signoff":"7\/31\/22 11:00
\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\u201cDoesn\u2019t look like I\u2019m going to make it to the bakery today which sucks because that means no fresh sourdough for me or Mom and Dad. I am officially addicted to Recipe Club. I can\u2019t remember any other podcast that makes me laugh out loud this much. This visit to CA is becoming the Dave Chang trip. The show he made with Kate McKinnon on Netflix is so uncomfortable, bordering on revelatory.\n\n7\/31\/22 11:00\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/17cfe805b4-1663350287\/bk22-sunday073122-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/17cfe805b4-1663350287\/bk22_sunday073122.jpg"},{"month":8,"day":8,"year":2022,"dateslug":"08-08","published":"2022-08-08","transcript":"Yesterday was busy with a surprise visit from Dad, followed by an impromptu brunch with Mom and Dad at 99 Ranch (Perhaps that\u2019s why I looked up mindful eating today.), then a San Diego Waves game with Ella, Masih and Alex. We lost 2-1. Now I\u2019m exhausted and trying to paint a dark daytime sky somehow (on another painting, not this one).","signoff":"8\/8\/22 11:30
\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\u201cYesterday was busy with a surprise visit from Dad, followed by an impromptu brunch with Mom and Dad at 99 Ranch (Perhaps that\u2019s why I looked up mindful eating today.), then a San Diego Waves game with Ella, Masih and Alex. We lost 2-1. Now I\u2019m exhausted and trying to paint a dark daytime sky somehow (on another painting, not this one).\n\n8\/8\/22 11:30\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/0a4da2955b-1663350329\/bk22-sunday080822-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/0a4da2955b-1663350329\/bk22_sunday080822.jpg"},{"month":8,"day":15,"year":2022,"dateslug":"08-15","published":"2022-08-15","transcript":"I feel I got this pretty close to the feeling of the sky right now. I have a stomach ache from eating too much fried Vietnamese food last night. About an hour ago I was crying while listening to the King\u2019s Hawaiian Roll episode of Recipe Club. I don\u2019t even remember ever eating one and I doubt I\u2019d like them.","signoff":"8\/15\/22 11:30
\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\u201cI feel I got this pretty close to the feeling of the sky right now. I have a stomach ache from eating too much fried Vietnamese food last night. About an hour ago I was crying while listening to the King\u2019s Hawaiian Roll episode of Recipe Club. I don\u2019t even remember ever eating one and I doubt I\u2019d like them.\n\n8\/15\/22 11:30\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/247a686e9e-1663350385\/bk22-sunday081522-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/247a686e9e-1663350385\/bk22_sunday081522.jpg"},{"month":8,"day":25,"year":2022,"dateslug":"08-25","published":"2022-08-25","transcript":"Sleepy after a long swim in Tobey Pond. David came over with some beautiful tomatoes from Husky Farms. Addee, Chester, Lisa and I are here enjoying the last days of summer. Hard to believe school is starting up soon. Addee starts their last semester of college on Monday.","signoff":"8\/25\/22 5:00 pm
\nNorfolk","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\u201cSleepy after a long swim in Tobey Pond. David came over with some beautiful tomatoes from Husky Farms. Addee, Chester, Lisa and I are here enjoying the last days of summer. Hard to believe school is starting up soon. Addee starts their last semester of college on Monday.\n\n8\/25\/22 5:00 pm\nNorfolk\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/6b4f266044-1664139770\/bk22-sunday082522-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/6b4f266044-1664139770\/bk22_sunday082522.jpg"},{"month":8,"day":29,"year":2022,"dateslug":"08-29","published":"2022-08-29","transcript":"Addee is packing up their car while I distract Chester with a walk to the Art Barn. Our swim this morning in Tobey was invigorating and grounding. Last night we had a sweet evening at Jane and Jim\u2019s and met their pals Eve and Tom, who might want to learn Go.","signoff":"8\/29\/22 11:30
\nNorfolk","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\u201cAddee is packing up their car while I distract Chester with a walk to the Art Barn. Our swim this morning in Tobey was invigorating and grounding. Last night we had a sweet evening at Jane and Jim\u2019s and met their pals Eve and Tom, who might want to learn Go.\n\n8\/29\/22 11:30\nNorfolk\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/9922934c28-1664139901\/bk22-sunday082922-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/9922934c28-1664139901\/bk22_sunday082922.jpg"},{"month":9,"day":5,"year":2022,"dateslug":"09-05","published":"2022-09-05","transcript":"Martha, Brian, Murphy, Bryce and Olivia just left after a whirlwind weekend of Go playing. I barely got any sleep, wired from too much Sudafed. Gayle\u2019s still here. So glad she came even though she has my number each time we play. It\u2019s wet all day. I\u2019m getting nervous about school starting up tomorrow.","signoff":"9\/5\/22 11:00
\nNorfolk","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\u201cMartha, Brian, Murphy, Bryce and Olivia just left after a whirlwind weekend of Go playing. I barely got any sleep, wired from too much Sudafed. Gayle\u2019s still here. So glad she came even though she has my number each time we play. It\u2019s wet all day. I\u2019m getting nervous about school starting up tomorrow.\n\n9\/5\/22 11:00\nNorfolk\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/58fcac7cc8-1664140034\/bk22-sunday090522-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/58fcac7cc8-1664140034\/bk22_sunday090522.jpg"},{"month":9,"day":11,"year":2022,"dateslug":"09-11","published":"2022-09-11","transcript":"Addee came to Brooklyn yesterday, their 24th birthday. Chester was wilting in the humidity. I\u2019ve been off caffeine for a couple weeks now. It hasn\u2019t eliminated anxiety, but made it less enduring. This morning, Eungie, Rayyane, Rodrigo, Weenta and Seth came for brunch. I made a cauliflower fritatta, but Lisa thinks the sourdough loaf from Winner was the key.","signoff":"9\/11\/22 3:15
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":3320,"width":4633},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cAddee came to Brooklyn yesterday, their 24th birthday. Chester was wilting in the humidity. I\u2019ve been off caffeine for a couple weeks now. It hasn\u2019t eliminated anxiety, but made it less enduring. This morning, Eungie, Rayyane, Rodrigo, Weenta and Seth came for brunch. I made a cauliflower fritatta, but Lisa thinks the sourdough loaf from Winner was the key.\n\n9\/11\/22 3:15\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/db160c9a06-1671484323\/bk22-sunday091122-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/db160c9a06-1671484323\/bk22_sunday091122.jpg"},{"month":9,"day":18,"year":2022,"dateslug":"09-18","published":"2022-09-18","transcript":"Today is Mom\u2019s 94th birthday. She seemed well on the phone. I\u2019m feeling worn out and a bit antisocial. I think I\u2019ll sit for an hour. Tony and Lisa are coming for dinner. The sky and weather are shifting quickly. I am starting to worry about packing up.","signoff":"9\/18\/22 4:00 pm
\nNorfolk","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 is Mom\u2019s 94th birthday. She seemed well on the phone. I\u2019m feeling worn out and a bit antisocial. I think I\u2019ll sit for an hour. Tony and Lisa are coming for dinner. The sky and weather are shifting quickly. I am starting to worry about packing up.\n\n9\/18\/22 4:00 pm\nNorfolk\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/f306b0b392-1664140166\/bk22-sunday091822-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/f306b0b392-1664140166\/bk22_sunday091822.jpg"},{"month":9,"day":25,"year":2022,"dateslug":"09-25","published":"2022-09-25","transcript":"Lisa asked me if I wanted to go to services tonight and I said yes though I was conflicted. Then she realized it was too late for me to get a ticket. So I guess she felt bad so she invited me to Pat\u2019s house for takeout with Lissy. Then I realized that it\u2019s our anniversary. Lisa said wow we should really do something special instead of painting Gayle\u2019s apartment. And THEN I thought about it and realized it\u2019s our 30th wedding anniversary today.","signoff":"9\/25\/22 noon
\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\u201cLisa asked me if I wanted to go to services tonight and I said yes though I was conflicted. Then she realized it was too late for me to get a ticket. So I guess she felt bad so she invited me to Pat\u2019s house for takeout with Lissy. Then I realized that it\u2019s our anniversary. Lisa said wow we should really do something special instead of painting Gayle\u2019s apartment. And THEN I thought about it and realized it\u2019s our 30th wedding anniversary today.\n\n9\/25\/22 noon\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/5c23f2834e-1671484506\/bk22-sunday092522-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/5c23f2834e-1671484506\/bk22_sunday092522.jpg"},{"month":10,"day":2,"year":2022,"dateslug":"10-02","published":"2022-10-02","transcript":"Frank and Amy were here. We had a fun dinner with them and Barbara Takenaga last night. Sleepy all today. Hope I wake up for Go club. Hass is coming over to learn!","signoff":"10\/2\/22 3:30
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":3320,"width":4633},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cFrank and Amy were here. We had a fun dinner with them and Barbara Takenaga last night. Sleepy all today. Hope I wake up for Go club. Hass is coming over to learn!\n\n10\/2\/22 3:30\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/2cd3dc7eda-1671484780\/bk22-sunday100222-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/2cd3dc7eda-1671484780\/bk22_sunday100222.jpg"},{"month":10,"day":9,"year":2022,"dateslug":"10-09","published":"2022-10-09","transcript":"I spilled too much cerulean blue on this painting and am too lazy to stretch another one, so I diluted it with lots of gesso. Luckily the sky is a crisp fall blue. Otis and I just finished a nice long walk with Sarah and Arnie. Arnie and Otis got along ok! Later, lunch with Wyatt then Go Club!","signoff":"10\/9\/22 10:00
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":3320,"width":4633},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cI spilled too much cerulean blue on this painting and am too lazy to stretch another one, so I diluted it with lots of gesso. Luckily the sky is a crisp fall blue. Otis and I just finished a nice long walk with Sarah and Arnie. Arnie and Otis got along ok! Later, lunch with Wyatt then GO Club!\n\n10\/9\/22 10:00\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/48e7c694d5-1671484969\/bk22-sunday100922-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/48e7c694d5-1671484969\/bk22_sunday100922.jpg"},{"month":10,"day":16,"year":2022,"dateslug":"10-16","published":"2022-10-16","transcript":"Bryce and Matt launched the Sunday Painting website this week. It\u2019s crazy good and is already a hit with friends. Today I started writing. So far it\u2019s about the night sky. Slightly different from what I\u2019d planned. Also, the Padres are in the National League Championship Series. They beat the Dodgers!!!","signoff":"10\/16\/22 4 pm
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":3320,"width":4633},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cBryce and Matt launched the Sunday Painting website this week. It\u2019s crazy good and is already a hit with friends. Today I started writing. So far it\u2019s about the night sky. Slightly different from what I\u2019d planned. Also, the Padres are in the National League Championship Series. They beat the Dodgers!!!\n\n10\/16\/22 4 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/a5c3b4330c-1671485128\/bk22-sunday101622-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/a5c3b4330c-1671485128\/bk22_sunday101622.jpg"},{"month":10,"day":23,"year":2022,"dateslug":"10-23","published":"2022-10-23","transcript":"Chester has been with us for most of this week while Addee hung out with Maxy in Oakland. It\u2019s been fun living the dog\u2019s life except my back is nearly out. Addee has returned and is picking up Ella at JFK, so Lisa and I can play Go with the gang. I need to figure out how to throw a party at Pit Crit on Tuesday.","signoff":"10\/23\/22 2 pm
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":3320,"width":4633},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cChester has been with us for most of this week while Addee hung out with Maxy in Oakland. It\u2019s been fun living the dog\u2019s life except my back is nearly out. Addee has returned and is picking up Ella at JFK, so Lisa and I can play Go with the gang. I need to figure out how to throw a party at Pit Crit on Tuesday.\n\n10\/23\/22 2 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/d6edb74aab-1671486086\/bk22-sunday102322-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/d6edb74aab-1671486086\/bk22_sunday102322.jpg"},{"month":10,"day":30,"year":2022,"dateslug":"10-30","published":"2022-10-30","transcript":"Skowhegan gave me an award at their gala on Weds. Glenn introduced me with a very loving speech and I followed with lots of love for Lisa and for teachers. I\u2019m beginning to feel more fatalistic about the politics of this country. It needs to get way worse before it can get better because plenty of people do not recognize the double holocaust on which this nation state is founded.","signoff":"10\/30\/22 1pm
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":3320,"width":4633},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cSkowhegan gave me an award at their gala on Weds. Glenn introduced me with a very loving speech and I followed with lots of love for Lisa and for teachers. I\u2019m beginning to feel more fatalistic about the politics of this country. It needs to get way worse before it can get better because plenty of people do not recognize the double holocaust on which this nation state is founded. \n\n10\/30\/22 1pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/2671ea3c92-1671486302\/bk22-sunday103022-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/2671ea3c92-1671486302\/bk22_sunday103022.jpg"},{"month":11,"day":6,"year":2022,"dateslug":"11-06","published":"2022-11-06","transcript":"This morning was daylight savings time, and this is as close to a Sunday night painting as I can remember. Lisa and I spent a wonderful four days in Chicago. We did a lot of walking, heard Circuit des Yeux at The Empty Bottle, met Alex at the Art Institute, Hayley (sic) and Cooper for a lovely dinner, and to cap it off, Lan cooked an amazing meal at her house for us and her pals.","signoff":"11\/6\/22 5 pm
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":3320,"width":4633},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cThis morning was daylight savings time, and this is as close to a Sunday night painting as I can remember. Lisa and I spent a wonderful four days in Chicago. We did a lot of walking, heard Circuit des Yeux at The Empty Bottle, met Alex at the Art Institute, Hayley (sic) and Cooper for a lovely dinner, and to cap it off, Lan cooked an amazing meal at her house for us and her pals.\n\n11\/6\/22 5 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/35a699373c-1671486643\/bk22-sunday110622-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/35a699373c-1671486643\/bk22_sunday110622.jpg"},{"month":11,"day":13,"year":2022,"dateslug":"11-13","published":"2022-11-13","transcript":"Lisa and I had fun visiting Mona and Edin on Friday evening in their new East New York apartment. Addee and Kanyinsola spent the weekend with us, partly to attend a contact improv workshop. Chester and I met Hanneline and Rosy (sic) in the park yesterday morning. It felt really nice to walk with Hanneline after so long. The clouds are finally clearing today just in time for an early sundown.","signoff":"11\/13\/22 3:30 pm
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":3320,"width":4633},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cLisa and I had fun visiting Mona and Edin on Friday evening in their new East New York apartment. Addee and Kanyinsola spent the weekend with us, partly to attend a contact improv workshop. Chester and I met Hanneline and Rosy (sic) in the park yesterday morning. It felt really nice to walk with Hanneline after so long. The clouds are finally clearing today just in time for an early sundown.\n\n11\/13\/22 3:30 pm\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/233bef38bc-1671486842\/bk22-sunday111322-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/233bef38bc-1671486842\/bk22_sunday111322.jpg"},{"month":11,"day":20,"year":2022,"dateslug":"11-20","published":"2022-11-20","transcript":"This is probably the most relaxed I\u2019ve been visiting the folks in La Jolla in the winter. Something about the all day therapy last month is enabling me to keep to the present. Lisa and Ella are on a hike to Blacks. Addee is driving from school to Brooklyn. I\u2019m about to walk to Whole Foods to find something delicious to cook for dinner. The World Cup starts in earnest tomorrow! I\u2019m going with Brazil to win it all.","signoff":"11\/20\/22 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\u201cThis is probably the most relaxed I\u2019ve been visiting the folks in La Jolla in the winter. Something about the all day therapy last month is enabling me to keep to the present. Lisa and Ella are on a hike to Blacks. Addee is driving from school to Brooklyn. I\u2019m about to walk to Whole Foods to find something delicious to cook for dinner. The World Cup starts in earnest tomorrow! I\u2019m going with Brazil to win it all.\n\n11\/20\/22 3:30 pm\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/4e8f7ae9cf-1675710138\/bk22-sunday112022-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/4e8f7ae9cf-1675710138\/bk22_sunday112022.jpg"},{"month":11,"day":27,"year":2022,"dateslug":"11-27","published":"2022-11-27","transcript":"This week has flown by. Lisa and I swam in the ocean twice. On Wednesday the Santa Ana winds caused us to struggle returning to shore. Mom has a black spot on her toe that needs medical attention. Dad has been sleeping a lot. Hope it\u2019s just the winter. I\u2019ll have to get them out of the house more when I return in December.","signoff":"11\/27\/22 8 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\u201cThis week has flown by. Lisa and I swam in the ocean twice. On Wednesday the Santa Ana winds caused us to struggle returning to shore. Mom has a black spot on her toe that needs medical attention. Dad has been sleeping a lot. Hope it\u2019s just the winter. I\u2019ll have to get them out of the house more when I return in December.\n\n11\/27\/22 8 am\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/b14f04e042-1675710402\/bk22-sunday112722-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/b14f04e042-1675710402\/bk22_sunday112722.jpg"},{"month":12,"day":4,"year":2022,"dateslug":"12-04","published":"2022-12-04","transcript":"Are those airplane contrails or altocumulus clouds? This weekend is packed with friends. Last night, Eugenie and Tom, Heather, Quincy and Steffani for dinner at our house with fresh kimchee and lots of good winter veggies and fermented stuff. Today eight players for Go club! This morning I met a Byron who knows Gayle!","signoff":"12\/4\/22 1:30
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":3320,"width":4633},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cAre those airplane contrails or altocumulus clouds? This weekend is packed with friends. Last night, Eugenie and Tom, Heather, Quincy and Steffani for dinner at our house with fresh kimchee and lots of good winter veggies and fermented stuff. Today eight players for Go club! This morning I met a Byron who knows Gayle!\n\n12\/4\/22 1:30\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/618e4a9262-1671487042\/bk22-sunday120422-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/618e4a9262-1671487042\/bk22_sunday120422.jpg"},{"month":12,"day":11,"year":2022,"dateslug":"12-11","published":"2022-12-11","transcript":"It\u2019s finally gotten cold. Croatia\/Argentina, Morocco\/France are in the semifinals of the World Cup. I\u2019m rooting for Morocco, then anyone but France. Last night we had an epic dinner party with Derek and Debbie, Kevin and Marcie, Amy and Frank. We\u2019ve gotta figure out a way to thwart Chester\u2019s interest in the dining table. Worried about Mary, who\u2019s in the throes of Covid now.","signoff":"12\/11\/22 11:30
\nGowanus","dimensions":{"height":3320,"width":4633},"alt":"A 14 \u00d7 14 inch, acrylic painting of the sky. A journal entry is handwritten on the painting:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s finally gotten cold. Croatia\/Argentina, Morocco\/France are in the semifinals of the World Cup. I\u2019m rooting for Morocco, then anyone but France. Last night we had an epic dinner party with Derek and Debbie, Kevin and Marcie, Amy and Frank. We\u2019ve gotta figure out a way to thwart Chester\u2019s interest in the dining table. Worried about Mary, who\u2019s in the throes of Covid now.\n\n12\/11\/22 11:30\nGowanus\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/d3088a7c84-1671487227\/bk22-sunday121122-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/d3088a7c84-1671487227\/bk22_sunday121122.jpg"},{"month":12,"day":20,"year":2022,"dateslug":"12-20","published":"2022-12-20","transcript":"The end of the semester was a whirlwind. I\u2019m proud of the job Beverly and I did with Pit Crit. I\u2019m a little worried about this departmental search, but I\u2019m glad that Kate Krier took the initiative to work on describing the context of the job. Meanwhile, Wyatt and Katie have been here spending a lot of time with Grandma and Grandpa, which has been heart-warming and inspiring.","signoff":"12\/20\/22 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\u201cThe end of the semester was a whirlwind. I\u2019m proud of the job Beverly and I did with Pit Crit. I\u2019m a little worried about this departmental search, but I\u2019m glad that Kate Krier took the initiative to work on describing the context of the job. Meanwhile, Wyatt and Katie have been here spending a lot of time with Grandma and Grandpa, which has been heart-warming and inspiring.\n\n12\/20\/22 noon\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/548cd0546e-1675710699\/bk22-sunday122022-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/548cd0546e-1675710699\/bk22_sunday122022.jpg"},{"month":12,"day":25,"year":2022,"dateslug":"12-25","published":"2022-12-25","transcript":"Getting into a good rhythm of being with my parents. Actually being with them a bit more, as opposed to running in and out (although I still do that too). I need to figure out whether they want to go to Korea. Yesterday, I ran into Richard and Michelle Kenvin at the bakery. We talked about grade school mostly. I haven\u2019t seen Richard since about 50 years!","signoff":"12\/25\/22 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\u201cGetting into a good rhythm of being with my parents. Actually being with them a bit more, as opposed to running in and out (although I still do that too). I need to figure out whether they want to go to Korea. Yesterday, I ran into Richard and Michelle Kenvin at the bakery. We talked about grade school mostly. I haven\u2019t seen Richard since about 50 years!\n\n12\/25\/22 noon\nLa Jolla\u201d","thumb":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/d4a1abfbd9-1675710934\/bk22-sunday122522-64x.jpg","url":"https:\/\/sunday-paintings.matt-wolff.com\/media\/pages\/2022\/d4a1abfbd9-1675710934\/bk22_sunday122522.jpg"}]}}