Saturday, August 30, 2014

Chain Reaction


Painting again recently, I'm tempted to write about my Vikki as it is what spurs my inspiration to do what I do in painting and in life.  Many times people ask for what is behind my paintings and work I do with others. It's a lot of life experiences, but I feel like Vikki is the rock and my long term reaction. 

Vikki and I met when I was in northern Guatemala. Strong girl, happy spirit and wonderful being.  She was at an orphanage medical clinic where I was working when I met her. Abandoned and abused, I took care of her the best I could. Her 3 year old body was a mess, her back she could barely move. Every morning I would wake up and take the bus ride to see her and others. Her and I had a special connection that I will never forget. When I arrived it was heartwarming the big hugs she gave and how happy she was.  She was very sick and I knew she did not have long.  We still managed to have a lot of fun. 

She passed a little after I left that trip. This experience spearheaded my life goals and mission. It has made me the strongest person I can be. I believe we have angels, and she's my heaven in this wild place.  

Never forget- Do work that you love, and you will never work another day in your life. 







Telling stories



Fables, 2014


In abstract paintings there is not much story to see but it is to be felt. As the artist I believe it's fun to let the viewer create their own meaning- leave it to faith they leave feeling something and thinking something new. Questioning. Always have more questions than answers. A world with all answers is a world not explored. Always question what you know for sure.

Id like to believe I could produce something useful for this world to see, like how others have children.

As Richter says, " It's an attempt at self- protection- saying that I was indifferent, that I didn't care. I was afraid my pictures would be too sentimental. But I don't mind admitting that I paint pictures of my failures. "




Daydream, 2014

Tuesday, August 26, 2014