The Freedom to Create

Have you ever asked yourself the question- "What things could I do if I weren't so afraid?" I'm watching music videos of Kurt Cobain perform with Nirvana. Watching how out of control everything seems to be. How uninhibited he is while performing. Truly, he was a great performer. Jumping, writhing in front of the camera and then I think of the totality of his life. Well, it didn't end well to say the least.  It's suggested that Kurt was overwhelmed with his instant success.  He seemed to just explode. Is this what happens when we open the door and let everything out? Do we just explode and travel to another dimension? Do we hang on to that little piece of ourselves so we don't travel off just yet? Do we sabotage our own success by hanging onto control? These are just some thoughts running through my head this morning. Getting geared up for the day thinking maybe I can find a new way. A new path to take, a new statement I can make. I am rather a visu...

This is a second sketch of a series I am exploring called "Master/Student". Changed Perspective My original sketch contained to many elements so I did away with it. My objective  in this study is to represent a "visual" message. That upon viewing the painting the "viewer" will be able to see themselves as either the "giver" or "receiver" within the painting. The visual message of this painting is to represent the "viewer" as "Christ-like" touching someone in need. Or the "viewer" on the steps "in-need" being touched by Christ Jesus. The application of acrylic paints in this step was created using layers of acrylics to define the background. The first layer was to paint the wall. The wall is the first primary level. After the application of acrylics I used a matte finish just over the entire drawing. By applying the matte finish this prevents any further application of paint to blend i...

Hold His hand. Let us walk together. Every breath filled with sweet perfume. Each step is pillowed by the soft brown earth. Your hand gently moves the lavish green curtains to unveil yet another turn. Beams of sunlight gently guide you, lead you. Breezes carry joyful music sung by the choir of birds. Close your eyes. Experience a feeling of completeness as you slowly immerse yourself with the surroundings.