Right and Wrong

There are times when things seem right.
The crumpled up sheets on a bed, proving their purpose.
The smoky, vertical line on the wall above the mantle, reminiscent of the comfort from the burning candle.

There are other times when things seem all too wrong.
All the lights being on in your house, and no one being home.
Climbing in your car and realizing all of your pre-set radio stations are static.
The one person you want to talk to not making any effort to contact you.

But finishing another painting...
Although your fingers might be sore and your eyes might be strained...
Is definitely something that is right.

I'm ready for April.
The warmth and the rain.
Both things that feel right.

Before and After

The Squares

Exciting, whirling, zipping in and out, up, around, down.
Swerving forward, then backward, criss-crossing, vertical reaching.
Aiming and splashing, dashing, spinning.
Spilling in patterns, splatters, that matters.
Dripping, dropping, spreading, slicing.
Carving drastic, deep to the pink. Cutting away the color, revealing the rawness.
Exposed, simple, delicate.
Rough, messy brush.
Symmetrical.
Appealing.
As if a candle is burning; illuminating, smells sifting.
Emotion.
Vices.
Drive.

Nail on the Head

My show was a hit! I received a very positive response, and had a nicely grouped accompaniment.
Now, I'm not big on descriptive words or bragging, but here's a little commentary.
Colorful.
Joyful.
Surprised.
Impressed.
Proud.

And here's the visual appeal:

What a wonderful event.

Electric Feel

Startin' the New Year off on a good stride.

Peace and Happiness

There's something so enjoyable about a delicate melody with powerful lyrics.
It reminds me of a painting, slashed and brushed with color, exposing all the beauties you envisioned,
But with a personal message held by the creator, perhaps hinted at in the title, but otherwise left in the paint strokes.

This song
This cinematography
This message

Their passion

Their drive

Their ambition.

I utilize all of these ideas when I start a painting.

A couple days ago, I started two.

They're so pleasant at this stage.

Learning, Sharing, Appreciating

For the past two months, I've grown close to people in my city through art.
The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) has a program every few months where a local Philly artist meets with Senior citizens and college students to create collaborative art projects.
I was proudly selected to participate in the Fall program.
The artist was Jennie Thwing, a stop motion artist who also teaches at Rowan University.
(Here are some of her videos: http://www.undergroundarthouse.com/ and http://vimeo.com/jenniethwing)
Together, with the seniors at the Philadelphia Senior Center, we created several videos about how our lives have changed.
It was a wonderful experience.
I am so grateful to have met these people.

Here's the video we made about how art taught me to appreciate and adore color:
http://vimeo.com/53801467

Enjoy.