Second verse....same as the first

Still haven't had the chance to create anything new. However, I'm working on a few things in the community.

I have a painting up for sale in the El Reno Youth and Family Services fundraiser. August 15th is the date for that. It will be held at the OCU Norick Art Center 5-8p.m.

Also I am really really excited about an opportunity that came to me today.. I get to be a mentor artist for a group of at-risk teens. The project is down in the Paseo district. This group of kids and I get to chalk it up on the street. I get to come up with a fun peice of art to be drawn on the sidewalk/street.

Oddly, my stuff is still up at Beatnix, however, I have graciously decided that I will remove my paintings in order for Russ to display his wonderful mirrors..David at Beatnix has been anxiously awaiting their arrival. I will more information when we get a more firm date.

Last week I replenished my art supplies...still having a hard time with energy and brain power to think up some new work. I need to find some time to really clear my head and put a spark back in my creativity.

Where does the time go?

Creating a human being leaves very little room for creating anything else..... however, I'm still keeping myself in the game...as much as I can.

Somehow my work is still up at Beatnix Cafe..minus one painting that I donated to Carpenter Square Theater for their annual fundraiser, which I still don't have information for..but I'm working on.

I also did another painting that is being donated to a fundraiser for the El Reno Family and Youth Center...Romy Owens is curating this one..she was the curator for Momentum, fascinating woman. She has her hands in some of the coolest projects around.

Side note: for those of you who've known me for years....Tori Amos has a new CD out..With each of her cd's ( I think there 7 now) i get the same feeling when that first hammer hits the string and pours out of my speakers... ...Like when two old friend haven't seen each other in a while meet up for lunch...she tells me her stories and i say "holy shit! i totally understand what you are saying!" and its like we've seen each other all along....I have always felt that we see things on a similar plane...from Little Earthquakes to Sleeps with Butterflies, there was always at least ONE song that i swear she wrote for my life...it got so freaky i almost filed a restraining order :) Anywho, Her last three albums have left me a little disconnected from her...they happen to be the albums she produced after having a child, and since i have one of those myself, i can understand how one's psychi can change and create a period of odd behavior...and just as I returned to my passions she has given us Abnormally Attracted to Sin....no techy weirdo electronic stuff...just her, her piano, and some other traditional instruments....and of course one song just for me "Welcome to England" google the lyrics...its spooky relative.


Every now and then someone has to really get back to their roots and remember who they really are...I believe that is when we are the most inspired, the most alive, and the most motivated to be better people...use it wisely!

Runnin in Circles

Solo Exhibition

Beatnix Cafe
136 NW 13th (between Robinson and Broadway next to Floral and Hardy)
APRIL 27-May 11

Come check out the new art and some old favorites. Grab a cup of coffee in the morning or hop in for a wonderful lunch! The staff at Beatnix are wonderful and friendly. Beatnix has become a great hub for not only caffeine and food, but is a great supporter of local art and musicians.

The Next Chapter

LIFE09 RESULTS: I sold the chair! Fortunately, my mother is the wonderful new owner of that creation. $175 straight to the Maisha Orphanage. She knew I didn't want that painting to wander far...and the best thing is that I can still use it if the set needs to be displayed.

We will find out how much money was raised at the event for the Maisha organization. Was very honored to be a part of this event and to help such a great cause. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event.

So what happens after you share an extremely personal experience through a set of four paintings? First you thank your awesome family and friends and all of those for giving me the inspiration to complete this story. From the muse who now watches from the glass box to the love that came along and rescued me, and everyone in between telling me that I will make it through.

Then you clean your brushes and do it again..

There is a next chapter, things in my life are moving along WONDERFULLY. I have crawled out of the dark, and was met by pure energy.

I have noticed that in the last six months of my life something, call it God, call it Fate, however you would like to describe it, has been putting blatant signs out, opening very big doors, and taking me somewhere that it really believes I should be...I see things lining up and I want it to know that I am paying full attention...

So how coincidental is it that the day after I finalize the series, do the show and purge that demon that Biting the Apple sends out its call for entries????? An opportunity to express myself in the most perfect event for this chapter of my life. The theme: Redefining Red: Exploring the Color of Eros.....

Who would have known that the series would have a fifth painting :)

The Cycle of My Light: Abandoned, Hung Up, The Big Catch, and Cracked Open

People, things, ideas...we are all inspired by something.

If we have nothing to wake up our senses, drive us through life and make us choose paths we will end up wandering aimlessly in the dark.

I found myself wandering around in the dark one day, more like running through the dark really fast tripping over my own fears. Lost little burned out lightbulb.

All I needed was a voice in my corner. To be picked up and turned on so that I could see again. So I could feel confident about where I was going. And in it walked.

But, I wasn't ready to be cut off and left alone. I was hung-up and scattered in a dead tree. Hoping and wishing that I could untangle this mess.

So I regrouped and waited. Secretly fishing in dimmer light, yet not giving up. Never give up. Baiting for something huge, something that would bring back the inspiration and let me know that I am going the right way.

So I picked a place to stay a while, content without a cord. No tangled mess. Next to opportunity, to the future, to more that is unknown.....waiting for a knock.....and then it came.

Abandoned

18x26

Acrylic on Textured Canvas

Hung Up

24x48

Acrylic on Textured Canvas

The Big Catch

36x48

Acrylic on Textured Canvas

Cracked Open

30x40

Acrylic on Textured Canvas

On Exhibit April 2 at IAO Gallery for LIFE09 6:30p.m. to 10:30p.m.

www.nightofartandmusic.com

50% of proceeds go to Maisha Orphanage in Kenya Africa

Next Exhibit

LIFE09: A Night of Art and Music
A Silent Auction Benefit for the Maisha Orphanage in Kenya
www.nightofartandmusic.com

April 2, 2009
IAO Gallery
6:30-10:30

The Event is Free, but there is a $10 suggested donation.


I am really excited about being a part of this event. I will be featuring the "Creative Search" series (the lightbulbs). I plan on having four peices and as far as I know, 50% of the sale of my art is going to the orphanage.

Hope to see you there!

I Found A Tree

I FOUND A TREE

24x48 Acrylic on Textured Canvas

Finally! Jumped the Creative Block...I've had this in my head for a while, but for some reason I hit a creative block and ruined anything I attempted.. For some reason this one called me out of the office this afternoon and demanded to be done.. So here it is.