So, I have been painting once again. It seems to come to me in spurts. It is so funny when I am away from the brushes and paint I completely put them out of my mind, then something happens. It could be a red leaf on a green tree, a frosty glass, a man with a pipe, Charlie's smirk. Something sets it off. I want always to be aware of those things that happen on any given day that remind us we are creative beings. I read 2 lines the other day for an art exhibit and immediately had a screen play in mind. If there were only a speeded up way to create the zillions of images we have in our minds. Well, in a way that is what photography is all about, isn't it? One's own way of seeing. It's done in an instant, permanently putting that vision on freeze. I wish sometimes that I could paint a painting by being hooked up to electrodes and bring the thoughts of the pic to canvas, push the button and it is art. But then no, the textural love, the physical moment... that I have for mixing the paint colors, being off, and working at it to get it just right. These are all parts of the joy of creating art. I feel sometimes, I MUST create art. It is a deep longing to transpose the vision or concept, or feeling into something tangible. I know the great masters over time know this drive, they worked thru such adversity at times. Look at the Nazi's coming into France and making off with masterpieces from many museums. The bombing of the great Buddha sculptures in Iraq was it? Why would someone even think about destroying art? Is it threatening in any way? Yes, I guess some art is. It is at times outspoken, demonstrative of the times, rebellious, and forward thinking. Which leads me to the film Zeitgeist. Please take the time to watch this amazing piece of work. It will shake up your brain, spin in on high, tumble it around, flip it out, flop it back, and it will never be the same! It is an exploration of what the consious society can do without the influence of money, politicians, and oh so much more. Everyone needs to see this monumental film and read a little about the movement. www.zeitgeistmovement.com It will leave you shaken, not stirred.
17 February 2009
I have been painting again! and Zeitgeist!
So, I have been painting once again. It seems to come to me in spurts. It is so funny when I am away from the brushes and paint I completely put them out of my mind, then something happens. It could be a red leaf on a green tree, a frosty glass, a man with a pipe, Charlie's smirk. Something sets it off. I want always to be aware of those things that happen on any given day that remind us we are creative beings. I read 2 lines the other day for an art exhibit and immediately had a screen play in mind. If there were only a speeded up way to create the zillions of images we have in our minds. Well, in a way that is what photography is all about, isn't it? One's own way of seeing. It's done in an instant, permanently putting that vision on freeze. I wish sometimes that I could paint a painting by being hooked up to electrodes and bring the thoughts of the pic to canvas, push the button and it is art. But then no, the textural love, the physical moment... that I have for mixing the paint colors, being off, and working at it to get it just right. These are all parts of the joy of creating art. I feel sometimes, I MUST create art. It is a deep longing to transpose the vision or concept, or feeling into something tangible. I know the great masters over time know this drive, they worked thru such adversity at times. Look at the Nazi's coming into France and making off with masterpieces from many museums. The bombing of the great Buddha sculptures in Iraq was it? Why would someone even think about destroying art? Is it threatening in any way? Yes, I guess some art is. It is at times outspoken, demonstrative of the times, rebellious, and forward thinking. Which leads me to the film Zeitgeist. Please take the time to watch this amazing piece of work. It will shake up your brain, spin in on high, tumble it around, flip it out, flop it back, and it will never be the same! It is an exploration of what the consious society can do without the influence of money, politicians, and oh so much more. Everyone needs to see this monumental film and read a little about the movement. www.zeitgeistmovement.com It will leave you shaken, not stirred.
