- Jackson Pollock #3 by Jackson Pollock
- Rachel Kanigan’s Jackson Pollock inspired pumpkin (2012). Beautiful Honey!
- Leroy Pollock’s quote to his son Jackson Pollock via Hammock Papers. See entire 1928 letter @ BrainPickings.org
Jackson Pollock: 3-way inspiration…
October 19, 2012 by 27 Comments
Live & Learn 
The Pollock canvas may be worth millions… but Rachel’s pumpkin is priceless!
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Smiling. EXACTLY Ed, you nailed it. Thank you. I can see her heart swelling already.
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Good advice from father to son.
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Yes, exceptional advice.
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I am totally loving Rachel’s pumpkin! I stared at that far longer than the Pollock – it’s gorgeous.
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Laughing. Me too. Now to monetize the pumpkin like Pollock does with his splashes.
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I, too, am throwin’ in with Rachel’s pumpkin–it’s inspired! 🙂
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Smiling. It is an inspired pumpkin!
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I vote for Rachel!
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Me too!
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That is the coolest pumpkin ever. I love it!
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Isn’t it though!
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i’m loving the letter! …
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Me too. And especially like how he closes: “Affectionate Father”
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If you get a chance, you should watch “Pollock” with Ed Harris…excellent film..but Rachel’s pumpkin is much more inspirational…. 🙂
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I’ll check it out Jeff. Thanks for pointing me too it…
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Jackson Pollock discovered something about painting and art that takes a bit of study to appreciate. Standing in front of one of the large drip paintings — #7 at MOMA — has been one of the most impressive experiences I’ve had in art. His work continues to have enormous impact on the art world and the other one — the world we live in.
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Frank, I’ve not seen his work at MOMA and from the sounds of your experience, it is worthy of exploration. Thanks for sharing and pointing me to it.
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His father’s advice was soooo good. Must have helped him achieve. Of course he came to a bad end and was kind of a shit in the way he lived his life. I wonder why.
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Yes, I loved his letter to his son. Wonderful.
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I love your daughter’s work, her pumpkin is gorgeous. And your sentiment to her…priceless.
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Thank you Bonnie…
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Wow…loved the pictures but I totally missed that it was a pumpkin when first looking. That is amazing! Great work Rachel. The letter is great. Wish I had a greater appreciation for all that when I was younger. Happiness & joy seemed so much easier then.
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Yes, agree on the letter and a better appreciation during our younger days. That being said, no time like the present to catch up. 🙂
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Dave, this is fabulous. Go Rachel! She paints a beautifully as she writes. She and I are on the same team with JP. I can remember vividly the first time I looked upon Pollock’s Autumn Colors at MOMA. I was transfixed. Sat there for over an hour. Interestingly, Jill hated it. She told me, “This upsets me and I hope you will never bring anything like it in our house, ever.” Just goes to show how art moves some in opposite directions, and a sad segment in no way at all. I keep a few prints ripped out of a calendar tacked on the wall near my fishing gear and smelly outdoor clothes, where I know she will leave them alone. Stay safe from the storm.
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Smiling. I might add to your thoughtful comment that our own personal tastes change over time. I wouldn’t have given Pollock 2 seconds 15 years ago. Today, I might be sitting next to you on the bench transfixed. Hope you are doing well Len.
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