I love movies. I have always loved movies but as I get older I realize how often the same story is told and so they begin to lose their allure. That's why I love it when I see a movie that sticks with me long after I've seen it. I just saw The Beasts of the Southern Wild yesterday and it was fantastic. It's basically a meaning of life type movie but very smartly done.
The story is told from the point of view of a small child and that little girl is staying with me. Maybe it's just personal but I highly recommend this movie.
What are we doing to leave our mark on the world? Have we made any corner of the world better by being in it. Have we helped anyone? I often wish I could have the experience of of It's A Wonderful Life so I could see whether or not I have actually helped anyone in this world.
My next birthday is the big 50 and I have been giving a lot of thought as to what I want to do. More and more I am thinking of doing 50 random acts of kindness that day. I would love my friends to join me in that endeavor so if you are reading this and have any suggestions of things to do and want to join me, I welcome your ideas.
I sort of changed topics here but I'm just keeping it real.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
A New Dawning
Ok this post is going to make me sound crazy but I am just going to keep it real and see how it goes.
I've always know artists are very visual people but I often get to thinking that everyone can see what I see. I'm willing to concede that maybe that's not the case. I have never admitted what I'm about to say in a public forum before because I'm afraid you will judge me and call me crazy. Here goes. I see faces. All over the place at any given time. I figure anyone can see them, especially if I point them out. Not so much! I see them so much that I've decided to start drawing them or chronicle them in some way. The problem is I don't have paper and pencil handy when I see them.
Today I was sitting in the bathroom looking at my towel hanging on the rod and I often see faces in my towels. Today was no exception and since I had my phone with me I decided to take a photo so I could draw it later. I took several photos and never can I see the face in the photo. Is it a vampire? I would argue not. The only conclusion I can come to is that I see them more in my mind than the camera sees them. I'm a little freaked out right now.
I see faces in chipped paint patterns on bathroom walls and water stained streets and sidewalks. Apparently I need to start carrying around a notebook so I can keep a log of them.
Okay. So now you know I'm crazy! At least I'm keeping it real!
I've always know artists are very visual people but I often get to thinking that everyone can see what I see. I'm willing to concede that maybe that's not the case. I have never admitted what I'm about to say in a public forum before because I'm afraid you will judge me and call me crazy. Here goes. I see faces. All over the place at any given time. I figure anyone can see them, especially if I point them out. Not so much! I see them so much that I've decided to start drawing them or chronicle them in some way. The problem is I don't have paper and pencil handy when I see them.
Today I was sitting in the bathroom looking at my towel hanging on the rod and I often see faces in my towels. Today was no exception and since I had my phone with me I decided to take a photo so I could draw it later. I took several photos and never can I see the face in the photo. Is it a vampire? I would argue not. The only conclusion I can come to is that I see them more in my mind than the camera sees them. I'm a little freaked out right now.
I see faces in chipped paint patterns on bathroom walls and water stained streets and sidewalks. Apparently I need to start carrying around a notebook so I can keep a log of them.
Okay. So now you know I'm crazy! At least I'm keeping it real!
Sunday, June 3, 2012
What Is Physical Beauty Anyway?
I have been thinking about physical beauty recently, with all the media and societal pressure to be attractive on a physical level. What does that even mean? It's so ridiculous to even try to describe it since everyone has such a different opinion of what beauty is. Is it long hair or short or bald? Blond, brunette, or redhead? Muscular or thin or plump? Blue eyes, brown eyes, or green eyes? (I have no idea why I've listed all these things in threes!)
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder as we have heard a hundred times but it is absolutely true. As humans we seem to never appreciate what we have when we have it anyway. My dear friend Annie and I have lamented, that when we were young and hot we had NO idea we were, and thought we were ugly and fat, etc. Now we are older, wiser, and have a lot more self confidence and are content with who we are.
Yesterday I saw the movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and it was a great movie, but one of the things that struck me is how beautiful the lead actresses were and not by Hollywood standards. The female leads are Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, and Celia Imrie. They are older and to their credit have not done all the plastic surgery to make them wrinkle free etc. and they are stunning! I wish that would catch on here in the US so people could relax and be themselves. And by people I mean women! Men are not as confined to the beauty myth that women seem to be in.
As long as I'm on this topic, another movie worth seeing is Miss Representation. A documentary speaking on what Hollywood and the media is doing to women regarding how they look. Some people are taking a stand and not getting "work" done on their faces even if it means not getting a job. That takes guts but I applaud them for it.
Rock on for aging naturally. Thank you Judi Dench and others for keeping it real.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder as we have heard a hundred times but it is absolutely true. As humans we seem to never appreciate what we have when we have it anyway. My dear friend Annie and I have lamented, that when we were young and hot we had NO idea we were, and thought we were ugly and fat, etc. Now we are older, wiser, and have a lot more self confidence and are content with who we are.
Yesterday I saw the movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and it was a great movie, but one of the things that struck me is how beautiful the lead actresses were and not by Hollywood standards. The female leads are Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, and Celia Imrie. They are older and to their credit have not done all the plastic surgery to make them wrinkle free etc. and they are stunning! I wish that would catch on here in the US so people could relax and be themselves. And by people I mean women! Men are not as confined to the beauty myth that women seem to be in.
As long as I'm on this topic, another movie worth seeing is Miss Representation. A documentary speaking on what Hollywood and the media is doing to women regarding how they look. Some people are taking a stand and not getting "work" done on their faces even if it means not getting a job. That takes guts but I applaud them for it.
Rock on for aging naturally. Thank you Judi Dench and others for keeping it real.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
It's The Journey Not The Destination
How many times have we heard that saying? It is true though because once you are at the end it's over and you look around wondering what else to do? The fun, the learning and the anticipation are usually what makes it enjoyable...even the hassles and frustrations are good because you learn something from that as well.
I just completed a pair of knitted socks. Now, I have made socks before but I was trying to learn a new technique. It was fun and challenging and frustrating as well but they are done and I am happy. My next pair will be better and hopefully easier.
This is why creative people end up with hundreds of things and are forever in pursuit of the next thing...it's the process that's invigorating, probably more than the end product. I could go buy socks cheaper and easier than it took to make them but it's so satisfying to say I made them.
Here is a photo of my latest socks and now off to work so I can keep it real.
I just completed a pair of knitted socks. Now, I have made socks before but I was trying to learn a new technique. It was fun and challenging and frustrating as well but they are done and I am happy. My next pair will be better and hopefully easier.
This is why creative people end up with hundreds of things and are forever in pursuit of the next thing...it's the process that's invigorating, probably more than the end product. I could go buy socks cheaper and easier than it took to make them but it's so satisfying to say I made them.
Here is a photo of my latest socks and now off to work so I can keep it real.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Support
A huge thank-you to all of you who came out to Art-A-Whirl to show your support, whether you bought something or provided much needed company and a few laughs, it was ALL appreciated!
I am continuously impressed by my friends show of support of my art and of my life in general. It does my heart good to have such a great support system. I have had one all my life and I hope the universe gives you what you need for all the help I have received over the years from so many.
Keepin' it real on a tired Monday.
I am continuously impressed by my friends show of support of my art and of my life in general. It does my heart good to have such a great support system. I have had one all my life and I hope the universe gives you what you need for all the help I have received over the years from so many.
Keepin' it real on a tired Monday.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Sneak Peak
I will post a few pictures this week to hopefully entice you to come visit me during Art-A-Whirl. I will be in the lower level of the Keg House so come say hi and buy a bunch of stuff! Keep'n it real. 
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