This is a slight exaggeration, but only slight - I am the only person I know who isn't into writing. I mean, obviously I write. I write for different reasons and in different kinds of ways, but in no way do I identify as a writer or think that I have any talent for it. Yes, I can construct proper and understandable sentences. Yes, I am occasionally eloquent. And oh yes am I ever a complete grammar fiend (not that I always follow the rules...). But no, I am not a writer.
I have friends who are writing novels. I just don't understand. I have friends who like to go to the coffee shop or the gallery or wherever and do their daily/weekly/sporadic writing. I don't understand one bit. I have friends who have blogs that are actually interesting to read. How do they do it?!
Anyways, this isn't a pity party or a cry for help or whatever it seems like. It is simply me noting that within my little world I am surrounded by a lot of creative and talented people, and somehow most of them include writing in their creativity while I do not.
"anticipation"
mixed media - collage and acrylic
(Disclaimer: I think this is a horrible photo of the piece, but I am feeling no patience for Photoshop today so you all will just have to suffer.)
This collage, along with the previous collage, are for a monthly themed art challenge at the gallery. The upcoming theme is On the Farm. I like the opportunity to make something that is low-key. I've made some very serious art in the past and sometimes I feel like everything that follows must be equally serious. It's a dumb thing to think, but I can't help it. At any rate, the current theme is something I can definitely identify with since I basically live on a farm. Both pieces I made are directly based on my life and I'm pretty happy with how they turned out.
1. I really don't know what this is supposed to mean.
2. What's with all the German graffiti being written in English? I think Jane Legion needs to give a little report on percentages of German-language graffiti to percentages of English-language graffiti (and/or other languages) in Germany.
"unicorns aren't dead"
"one of the ladies"
mixed media - collage & acrylic
This is probably one of the best uses of a sick day ever. Yesterday all I did was sleep and wander about like a zombie.
After forcing her to read my original posting, L sent this kind reply:
hmmm yes, but you see that is exactly why I want you to photograph my nakedness. I don't want it to look like
K***'s photos. I would prefer the thinking aspect of it all....
of course we all want to look good so I guess that is your challenge. Take my inherent beauty and make it come out
in a photo of my naked ass.
L
(By the way, the K in question is someone who takes very lovely portraits. They are generally more typical than what I would shoot, but lovely nonetheless.)
So, apparently my photos have this magical "thinking aspect" that I just need to tap into when I photograph L. Sure, no problem, I'm sure I can do that. (I'll let you decide how sarcastic my tone was in that last sentence.)
