Did you ever wonder how to "enter" a piece of art? How to find a "hook" for your ekphrastic writing? Decide what specifically about an art piece makes it poem-worthy? Journey with experienced ekphrastic poet Robin Gabbert as she explores topics such as: How to Enter a Painting and Make it Speak; Famous Examples of  Ekphrastic Poetry; Why it's Important to Look at Everything in a Painting; Talk to the Animals; A Poem, A Story, not an Art Class; Let the Art and Poem decide the Direction; Don't be Afraid of Abstract; and more that can make your experience of writing with art more enjoyable and productive.
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ROBIN GABBERT has poetry in state, national, and international poetry anthologies including the Ekphrastic Review. Her latest book of poetry is The Clandestine Life of Paintings, in Poem. Robin has spoken to the California Writers Club and other groups on Ekphrastic Poetry. She lives in California wine country with her husband Con and pup Hamish where she enjoys good food and wine and holds a Writers Salon bi-monthly. See, www.robingabbert.com.