Homeowner’s Association – Cut Paper Art
11 x 14 inch paper cutting.
Happy Earth Day / Happy Monday
And happy birthday yesterday to author & naturalist John Muir.
“When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.” ? John Muir
I woke up late (after seemingly turning off my alarm clock) this morning to begin an insane week of art show prep. Waking up late always puts a kink in the day when there is much to be done.. But as soon as I stepped outside to lay out some sunflower seeds for the squirrels, I looked across the street and three of them scurried down the trees they were in and ran over to me, obviously knowing what was in store for them. I was also kindly greeted by a neighborhood cat that has never gotten closer than 10 feet to me. He jingled right up to me with his bell on his collar and gave me a little leg nuzzle. Reminders to be in the moment, not rush, what needs to be done will get done, all will be well. Furry critters smooth out the kinks again.
Enjoy the earth today (and every day). We are here because of what it naturally gives us, not what we greedily take from it.
Keys To The Night – Cut Paper Art
8 x 10 inch paper cutting. (I was watching the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” movie when I made this.. can you tell?)..
Works in Progress
I’ve got lots of new paper cuttings on the way. I’m basically eating, breathing, sleeping paper cuttings right now. It feels pretty good to not have my mind on anything else. I’ve scheduled all my other work-work (printing, consignment orders, etc) for the weekend, and it seems like my creativity, or rather creative energy, is up when my mind isn’t focusing on all the other things that need doing – usually my mind is on everything all at once. Enjoying it while I can. I’ve got five shows coming up in the next few weeks. Check the schedule to the right for details.
Garden City – Cut Paper Art
11 x 14 inch paper cutting.
Night Under The Flowering Pears – Cut Paper Art
8 x 10 inch paper cutting. Inspired by the trees in my neighborhood that are in full bloom.
Halo Around The Moon – Cut Paper Art
11 x 14 inch paper cutting.
Past Life
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, 2007
Four years ago today, I moved from Brooklyn to Kansas on the turn of a dime. It’s a day I’ll never forget– I especially remember the omelette I had for breakfast at a Waffle House once I touched down from my redeye flight. Omelettes in the midwest are no match to the omelettes you get in diners on the east coast, most memorably in New Jersey, but so far, the trade off has been more than worth it. Back there, my art was just a hobby to stay sane in a chaotic environment, whereas here, I’ve been able to make a living off of it in a fairly sane environment. I love Brooklyn for all I gained from my experiences there, but I haven’t looked back..
My friday eve: A quick drive out in the country with my camera as the sun was setting and a lone horse. It’s gonna be all work and no play for me after this weekend (although my work is a bit like play but I have to do it inside), so I’ll be soaking up as much of the next two springy days as I can.
Thank you!
Thanks to all you folks who made it out last night to the Sion Spring Fling benefit for Notre Dame de Sion in Kansas City. I had a great time!
I’ll be back in Kansas City in two weeks for another school fundraiser, this time at Kansas City Christian Academy in Prairie Village. One of the organizers used to live in Nashville and knew my work through the University School of Nashville’s Artclectic, and she has based this show on their model. The opening gala is Friday, April 26. Looking forward to it!