Life Is Complicated Today

A new day, a new painting. Somehow, I don't feel as if I've accomplished thing if I haven't made some new art. "Life Is Complicated Today" is about those threads of issues that knot together and make a mess of your day. "If This Were a Dream I Would Understand What Was Happening," is about all those foggy memories that almost come together and then almost don't. You can hang onto a few details, but the rest float away unless you've captured them in a photo or a journal...or if someone from your past materializes and reminds you of what you shared.

Bigger Rivers is on display at the Buckhead Library --- Andre and I have paintings that line the walls. Unfortunately, the librarians took down THREE of Andre's paintings. They wanted "florals," and "bright colors." Of course, we were alerted ahead of time that there could be no nudes -- so we complied. The experience has been something that I could imagine happening in Lake Woebegone. The show, in its edited form, will be up until July 7.

I was just trying to get an art proposal together and found this video I did a few years ago -- Death Takes a Holiday. It's about the trials and tribulations of a screenwriter. Not unfamiliar territory. There is never any room for the writer on set, but we have to be there. Nothing starts without the writer, but that's the name no one remembers. In this version, it's all for the birds -- the writer is an owl who just can't take it anymore.

Unfortunately, the video won't post. I wish I knew how to make it happen -- maybe I'll figure out the problem -- later.

The Lady Waits

Folksinger Spirits

Crowing in the Night

The paintings above were done last month. New Year's Resolution: To be much better about posting on my blog.

***And, yes, I've just these hung these and other paintings at the Roswell Teahouse, 108 Magnolia St., Roswell, 30075 (Historic Roswell, close to Canton St. and gallery row).

Opening reception:

Friday, Jan. 21, 6:30-9 p.m.

We'll have tea and treats. A bonus is that not only are my paintings on exhibit, but my son, Andre, also had some of his wonderful paintings in the show. There is a good chance he'll bring his guitar and sing for us, too.

I hope to see you there!

On the day after Christmas, sun shining, frigid temperatures and snow still shining on branches outside, I feel sort of housebound, not wanting to risk the streets that might still be icy. I stayed in and finished a painting -- "House of the Heart." Not sure why that title came to me, but it seems stuck on this piece of artwork. There's nothing sweet about this one. There is something of the animal warrior in it. Hot coals and prussian blues. Strength and maybe even some anger. Even the technique is not my gentlest. All that said, I enjoyed bringing it to the finish line and felt good to see it done. I actually like it.

The Gorgeous North Georgia Mountains

With the leaves changing in North Georgia, it was impossible to stop taking photos. Everywhere I turned there was something breathtaking. I loved the reflections in the water more than anything else. Amazing!

Rushing Crystal Waters

This is my most recent painting -- 40"x30" oil on canvas. It was inspired by my friends' home overlooking Big Creek in Roswell. There were glints of an orange sunset on the water that were metallic and gorgeous. This painting is now going to live on their fireplace of stacked grey stone from floor to ceiling.