If nothing else, it keeps me humble! So, I've decided to revisit this blog and keep it updated.
Man, a lot of living has happened in the few years that I started this blog. From early childhood all I wanted to be when I grew up was an artist. It is crazy hard. It is sacred to me. Something of the divine resides in all of us, and when we create, we are following the ultimate creator of the universe in imitating his wondrous abilities. Even children express themselves in coloring and drawing and experience such self-fulfillment and pride. I think as we grow and life begins to take it's toll on us, we get discouraged and jaded and lose that childlike wonder of being able to create something. Anything. No matter what the world comments about it.
And that is not o.k.
The world has changed a lot in the last decade. Some of it for the better. Hopefully we are ALL a little (or a lot) more tolerant of other people, their individuality and the their struggles in life. I think the world needs more art. More striving for excellence in skill and in thought. It is just a crying shame that creating art and making a decent living to provide for yourself and your loved ones is not a reality for very many people. That should not stop artists from sharing what they make with the world. Sometimes it is just time to turn the digital world off. Create with your own two hands, not for acclaim, not for money, not for any other reason than to give voice to your own emotions, beliefs, experiences. Create to shout out joy and wonder. Create to bless someone else. Create to facilitate your own growth as a vibrant human being.
I've done a bunch of art since the last posting here, but I haven't even tried to monetize it. When galleries take 50% commission right off the top of the retail price, and the artist has to pay for shipping, framing, insurance, marketing promotion, supplies and fees, the actual profit from the sale of a $600 painting to the artist is around $75. THAT is crazy. The internet is a real game changer for artists now. It is offering artists the chance to connect with people all over the planet who may be interested in buying their art. It also makes art thieves and copyright breakers have a field day because if they can see it on screen, they'll steal it. It's a whole new wild west out there!!
The internet may change what I do eventually, but for now, all I want to do is share what I've done and what I'm doing.
I am venturing out into the digital world doing something that I love, and I'm very excited to share with you and explore what the future holds.
Stay tuned for some updates on what I have planned...I'm working on something really cool!
Here's a hint of future awesomeness:
https://verycreate.com/
In the meantime, here are some quick pastel color studies currently fresh from my easel.
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