When I visited "The Grand Canyon", I came away with many perspectives, this image was one of many. I'm sure I will be painting many of the perspectives I gained from this vast beauty! The Grand Canyon is a Queen. It's all beautiful from this perspective! Go out and investigate nature (with people in it...or not! :) Dictionary.com defines the word "perspective" in (7) ways, I chose the following definitions to describe my image viewpoint: a technique of depicting volumes and spatial relationships on a flat surface; a visible scene, esp. one extending to a distance; the state of existing in space before the eye; the state of one's ... Continue Reading »
Journal
WIP – Completion…set adrift again…
It is done! What began as night pacing (see my December 6, 2009 blog post); has culminated into the finale. I am now in that stage where the crescendo has ended. I have the feeling of not being anchored; I am adrift, until I delve into the next project. Of course, I'll sketch and create, but it is a different energy than being possessed by a painting screaming to get out! Sometimes the best way to describe the creative zone, would be mania, crescendo, then an anti-climatic feeling sets in, finally a sadness that it's over; and then peace, but...then it starts all over again. Remember to nurture your body, mind and spirit and being adrift ... Continue Reading »
Next Stage (WIP) – Obsession
I was in the "zone", (which is the preoccupation of obsessively creating an image), becoming so strong in my mind’s eye, that I am only freed from the zone by completing the actual work. I worked days, excessively on this image. I know that I feel exposed when I show any part of the process to anyone outside the zone of my head. I am aware that I am exposed. I took breaks, but it is the night of another day of obsessing over every little piece of it, adding, subtracting, pacing around the work, only stopping to take nature's breaks, which can be a nuisance when in the creative zone. It is only when the image is getting near the final ... Continue Reading »
Work-In-Progress – A Detail
Some of the details of my Work-In-Progress contain various symbols and snakes are one of them. Some cultures hold snakes in high esteem while other cultures despised them. There are cultures that associated snakes with medicinal powers or rebirth, such as the modern medical symbol of two snakes wrapped around a staff. The Judeo-Christian culture does not hold snakes or serpent in a kind light. The biblical tales of the Garden of Eden and the serpent's role in "tempting woman to trick man into the fall from God's grace" have contributed to the negative images of snakes in western culture. This deep rooted cultural biases accounts in ... Continue Reading »
Work In Progress – The Beginning
Usually, I do not show my work in progress, (it is often a muddy or murky process); But, since I do photograph the progress for my own records, I'm merging my inner work with my outer practice more in 2010. So in trusting my own process, I believe it has to be a sharing process, albeit a scary one! Currently, I'm working on a portrait of someone, who is so full of love and compassion, "to be of service to others," her own words, is her soul's ministry. I'm doing this portrait based on poetry of hers, dreams and symbols that correlates with this individual. I want this portrait to be an expression of her inner self, a snapshot of her inner ... Continue Reading »
Focused On Positive Art that Uplifts the Spirit!
I am focused on: "The Healing Power of Art!" "Art has and continues to illuminate me, through creating, sharing; meeting with others to view it, inspire, affirm and celebrate. Creating art lights my path to soul revival. It has nurtured me and help me understand myself, therefore giving me the capacity to understand others. It is the physical peace in my storms" Manhattan Arts International's "Celebrate The Healing Power of Art 2010" is based on the belief that Art is a natural force that promotes health and well-being for the creator as well as the viewer. Renee Phillips, Director of Manhattan Arts International, is organizing an online ... Continue Reading »
Wilderness – Kaleidoscope Woods
After being in the Grand Canyons over the holidays and seeing the majesty of color in those wild canyons, I couldn't help but use an image of a painting, I made some time ago of the wilderness ("Kaleidoscope Woods"). This is how I see the wilderness, a riot of color! Ahhh...I can't imagine life without color or the wilderness, it provides balance. I'm ready for the adventure of "wilderness" this year, I think that translates into adventure. Let's live life to the fullest! ... Continue Reading »
