My inspiration is flagging. I need to finish more paintings but feel drained. I grope around in the corners of my mind, desperately looking for it… and I listen to this song.
Roy Orbison. What a talent.
My inspiration is flagging. I need to finish more paintings but feel drained. I grope around in the corners of my mind, desperately looking for it… and I listen to this song.
Roy Orbison. What a talent.
Posted in art, Inspiration, painting
Mariza was in Denver last night. It was a real treat to hear her sing songs filled with beautiful longing and sadness.
She sang one of my favorite fados, “Primavera.”
At one point she had to ask a person in the front row what on earth they were doing with their cellphone, anyway.
Oil on Canvas, 16″ x 16″.
In a rush I remembered, vividly, something I regret from over 30 years ago. A petty childhood cruelty with no reason behind it.
I see no way to make amends at this point- it was more a sin in thought than a sin in deed- but still it troubles me.
At times like this I sort of wish I was Catholic and could seek absolution.
I’m not, and I can’t. Instead, I post this little painting.

“Pea-Hen’s Idée Fixe,” 6″ x 6″, oil on linen.
Posted in art, contemporary art, fine art, painting

It seems I will have work in 3 shows that have opening receptions on the evening of December 11th.
This has never happened to me before, but it’s a nice problem to have. I am counting my blessings.
One is the previously mentioned Art Market at the Arvada Center.
The second is The Unity Church of Denver, who have accepted 13 of my paintings for their “Angels” show.
Thirdly, I’ll be showing with at CORE with two very talented artists, Terri Bell and Melissa Rackliff.
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Tagged Angels, Arvada Center, bluebird, CORE New art space, happiness, Unity Church of Denver