Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Purpose is Life

Finding the perfect balance between structure and freedom for those of us who like to color outside the lines can be daunting. I’m always trying to find ways of remaining focused and organized while not settling into too much of a monotonous routine. Building that structure while generating productivity and holding onto life sustaining inspiration and passion. Avoiding ennui. Purpose is life, n’est-ce pas?

If you have been playing along here on my blog, you may have spied upon a certain format. I like to chatter endlessly about art and nature and share a pic or two with you of my recent paintings. Many of them have simultaneously floated through the Quirky Artiste’s World on E-Bay and have found new homes across the United States and around the World. Such an honor for me! Planning and organizing this work occupies my thoughts and structures my days to help make it through the more challenging ones. Yes, it is good to have a pass time that can de-stress instead of distress.

I also like to add a platitude along the way for added interest. In today’s internet world, we are overwhelmed by a plethora of information and are barraged with fun facts. All literally at the tip of our fingers. So, I thought that I would tease through some of them and pull out a few that I thought are of particular interest. An added new segment to the Quirky Artiste’s Blog. Funny though, that the first interesting piece of info featured here comes from the old fashioned way of reading a book. Did you know that there are 121 references to dreams in the Bible? No, I have never actually counted them myself but I am back to reading another one of Sylvia Browne’s books. This one is called The Book of Dreams. Fits in nicely with my previous themes, don’t you think? See you on my next fun filled adventure of interesting facts. 


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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."