I have to tell you that I love my new Chefman Crispinator Air Fryer.
It is so easy to use. The last one I had was very difficult to use and it had French oven doors that were impossible to clean.
Today I baked bread in my Crispinator.
The window with the light is a game changer.
The bread turned out very good and the perfect loaf size for Mr. M. and I.
In fact I made 2 loaves because it takes no time at all to make them.
I also made air fry pork chops that turned out juicy and so tender. However, I neglected to take a photo.
I made up a great rub and even though this is a photo from the internet my chops looked pretty much like this photo.
add some sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts and Mr. M. had a very good dinner. Uhhh yeah I'm still suffering with diverticulitis so it was chicken broth for me.
I know this may seem like a dull post. However, other than playing with the air fryer I didn't do much today.
Oh I did get some blooms on my Zinnia.
I think they are so pretty.
In my big garden on the other side of where I have lettuce and beets growing. I just threw some seeds into the dirt. Nothing has come up except this lovely Mexican squash.
Not sure it will fruit but it's nice to see.
My drink today is, again, just good ol cold water.
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All of the art that we create today is because of artists in the past. Especially women artists who stood strong against society and their male counterparts.
Many talented women artists of the 1950s were overlooked by mainstream history, including Lee Krasner, Carmen Herrera and Elain de Kooning. These women worked hard in movements like Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism, but, as we know, male peers and gallery owners often pushed them aside.
Today, I want to focus on Lee Krasner.
Born Oct. 27, 1908in Brooklyn, New York. Her birth name was Lena Krassner, and she grew up as the child of Russian-Jewish immigrant parents.
She was married to Jackson Pollack so you would think she would have and "in" to mainstream galleries and art functions. Not so. Gallery owners and the press frequently reduced Krasner to a supportive spouse or manager rather than viewing her as a serious, independent artist.
It's impossible to discuss Lee without addressing her marriage to Pollock. They were married for 11 years and despite Pollock's chronic depression, alcoholism and infidelity, Lee supported him and his art. Their marriage was turbulent to say the least. After yet another affair Lee left for Europe and shortly there after Pollack passed away. Lee returned to make sure Pollack's name and art was remembered as genius. Pollock died in 1956.
It was then that Lee was able to focus on her own art. Lee produced new series of art that were/are powerful and emotional. Yet, she struggled against widespread sexism that viewed her primarily as a grieving widow and caretaker of his legacy.
Lee finally gained major widespread recognition in the late 1970s and early 1980s, highlighted by a major 1983 retrospective at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and a major exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in late 1984
In fact, Lee's art is now permanently held and displayed across at least 20 major international museums and has been featured in dozens of prominent galleries and retrospective venues worldwide.
Original paintings by Lee generally sell for between $500,000 and $12 million at auction, depending entirely on the era, scale, and historical importance of the piece. While her market historically lagged behind her husband's her value has surged dramatically in recent years. Smaller works on paper and prints typically command much less, ranging anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000.
Lee's story is vast and if this has peeked your interest check out these links.
I'm feeling much better and of course over did it a bit today. Being so lupus sick I haven't been able to clean my house. Believe me it drives me crazy.
Mr. M. does as much as he can but it's not like me cleaning. So today I got the vacuuming done and then dusting. I don't have carpet so it was all of the floors down stairs. OMG! The dust was remarkable.
OK, it wasn't this bad but you get the idea.
I mentioned last year or maybe longer ago that I stopped using my oven and stove. Every time I turn it on my electric bill goes off the chart. It takes sometimes 25 minutes to preheat. Bahhhh no way. I bought 2 butane cook stoves and have been using those. So much cheaper than electric. Along with that my instant pot. Couldn't do without that. I haven't had an air fryer for quite some time and I have been wanting one to help with Mr. M's. Kidney, heart and diabetes problems. Well, I bit the bullet and it arrived today.
Photo from internet.
I did a lot of research before purchasing this. I wanted the new Ninja glass air fryer. Isn't this a beauty? Very spendy and not the greatest reviews.
However, after all the research, considering price, how user friendly it is, capacity, a window, shape of container, the wattage, PFAS-free nonstick ceramic and ease of cleaning. It was hands down the Chefman Crispinator. Plus I really like the name of it. LOL
When I plugged it in the power light came on. But something was wrong there was no display lights. I turned it off and back on. Nothing. I called Mr. M. into the kitchen and he was as baffled as I was. I thought great they forgot to install a display. Mr. M. was touching the top of the air fryer when all of a sudden the display comes on. The technology is kind of freaky. You can see there is no indent, or place for a display. It just shows up through the top. Here it is in black so you can see the display better. Seriously, it is so cool.
The booklet that comes with it has a lot of good information, but it doesn't say a thing about the display. So now we know how it all works and I will be making dinner with it tomorrow night.
If you are looking for a new air fryer I can recommend this one.
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I feel like it has been a successful week for drawing. I hope your art week has been a good one as well.
She starts like this. Actually she started with a sketch but I don't have a photo of that. 😁
Stage 2. I'm very happy with her nose.
Next, getting the eyes right and more shading.
This is my hand drawing. I do wear a compression glove for my lupus hand and it helps with not smearing the graphite. I draw on an easel with an attached light.
Here she is starting to come alive.
and I finished with this. I like how I was able to create her features. For me it's improvement.
More very old photos 1983 Alaska. In the back is me, my dad, I'm leaning on my brother Steve, in the chair is my brother Tom, and on the floor is my daughter April and my brother Pat.
I have shown this one before.
Me, April, my Nan, and my Mom.
We all just woke up but Mr. M. wanted the photo.
Me taking the shot. I'm wondering who's car is behind me, because it is not mine. LOL
