ONE OF THOSE DAYS

Today  I had to deal with some outside issues, that kept me from painting.  But looking to make some gains this evening after listening to a great uplifting sermon /testimony by U.S. Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black and Gospel singer and Pastor Wintley Phipps.  You can find it on youtube at   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tGbvfVpPGg  I think artists need to draw on inspiration and a positive outlook when creating art , even if the art is in response to a negative action.  I think thats why so many artists listen to music, but as I have grown older I find it really makes a difference regarding the things we listen to especially for artists , who deal with struggles and anxieties  related to career, self perception, and relationships that most people can't quite grasp.   So for today I just thought I'd post a funny picture related more to yesterdays blog. Mahallo!

HUMP DAY SLUMP DAY

Still have three paintings  to complete that are still in that :"getting there  mode".  People think abstract art is easy, but it really takes a lot of thought and consideration, considering color choices , shape, and where to place marks and brush strokes.  With a realism piece you sort of have a better idea of when something will be finished, because your following a road map  which is either a photo or live reference or in some cases a visual memory, but with abstract there is no road map.  So I am now at the point where the fun work has really become work work. Yes I meant to write it twice because thats how it feels.  I'm feeling a bit hammered after am impromptu 3 a..m. to daybreak painting session, but at least i am further along now than yesterday.  Normally if I had  a few more weeks I would just stop at this point , let it rest and start some other projects, but time is ticking away and they have to be ready in a few days.