Monday, March 21, 2011

In Search of Bliss

I like to write and prattle on about art as if I know what I am talking about. I read about other artists, look at the pretty pictures in the books, and experiment a lot on my own. I pretend that I am a real artist. Most of the time I feel as if I am only masquerading as one. I like to dream about what my third floor Art Studio will look like someday. Lots of sunshine streaming in, the smell of pine wood blended with the scent of blooming exotic foliage, a canvas propped up on a corner easel, and a cuddly cat sitting on a windowsill enjoying the ocean front view. But alas, I still do not even have a third floor. Sigh.

"The Holy Grail is to spend less time painting a picture than it takes others to view." - William Odell 


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__________ROY G. BIV

__________ROY G. BIV
Prism Captured Under the Crimson King. Photographer's beginning luck. Fine example of serendipity. Can't remember now of what I was really trying to take a picture."

INSPIRED BY

A Love of Nature
Serendipity
Fascination with Color

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths that we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
-Author Unknown

Over time I've learned not to fight a lot of things, including what my art looks like. Today, it comes from my soul and I allow it only to be source of joy. It has become one of my essential ingredients for happiness.

" The 3 essential elements of happiness are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for."
-Alan K. Chalmers

“First I dream my painting. Then I paint my dream” – Vincent van Gogh.

While my paintings are escapism, the real world reminds me daily of the work we have yet to do and the purpose that we serve. “To whom much is given, much is expected.” - Luke 12: 48


Welcome to My First Art Show in the Courtyard

Welcome to My First Art Show in the Courtyard
"Had lots of fun being a quirky artiste for a day! There was a cool band that played some great classic rock tunes. The temperature was well into the nineties. I loved basking in the sunshine. If you enjoy talking about art, this is a really easy way of meeting interesting people."