I have found a deep wonderfulness in letting myself rest to make the best paintings. Part of my rest is making abstracts. They are reflections of my mind’s favorite colors dancing.
Painting abstracts
Tag: inspiration
Sunday makings
Been working on finding inner peace these weeks. I keep saying “ do you need this anger. No, then let it go.” It has worked really well on keeping me focused.
Naturally Producer Mochi was a huge help.
I’m not expecting to never have frustrations in my 40’s, I just don’t want to be controlled by them any more. Green tea, coffee, flowers, ink and paint are my addictions of choice.
Have a nice Sunday. Also, how goes it on your end?
Life in color
I think I have this moment that I’ve been waiting for to really make an impact since the pandemic started. I’m starting to see it faintly. I was thinking it was with Tiktok but then I started scrolling and it’s nothing there.
No jabs at a place like that but they don’t want great art as much as they want silly videos. I’m silly just not in that way. Then there is Youtube and IG, they don’t really want a lot of great artist either. They have more of us there but they also just want to be entertained in a mindless way. I used to wish I could tap into that but I feel like I might loss myself in the chase. So I’m here, rambling but also finding a real truth in myself.
I feel like I have a real fan base and maybe I need to love them back fully. I have known so many of you for so long. I’ve even talked to you in your last few days alive. It’s heartbreaking but beautiful that you share so much with me. I want to give you the gifts of my work and connect better with you. So please feel free to contact me at painterfilespodcast@gmail.com.
Also feel free to join my mailing list for little art gifts.
Tchau,
Jaws
Alligator’s universe
It’s simple how much I have no rules with painting. I am often confronted about this by fans. I can’t say if it’s mostly positive or negative interactions. I’ve been at this for over 35 years now so my painting narrative changes and moves around. The only rule that stands as of late is red, blue and yellow paint. They speak through me. Art is my heart and as my heart grows so do it.
Making worlds
Painting from dreams is always fun but at some point you have to let it get dark too. Time will tell…
Also I get asked this a lot so let me tell you from me to you. All paintings are always for sale from me. If I paint it I will mostly sell it. So if you see a painting you like , yes you can buy it if it is not sold already.
Thanks, tchau
Jaws
Life in the lights
This month I’m going to focus on celebrating all the Black Sex Workers. They are the most focused on and least celebrated. They are often the fashion and trend makers but least created and often the most in dangered. This needs to change.
Art is often how we learn about life beyond our selves.
First coffee of the day.
Frida is always with me.
I think I’m a lot of ways working on me everyday. I started reading a chapter a day to focus myself. Then I do ten to twenty minutes of Spanish practice. One day I may marry the two. My plan to cut coffee out failed before it started. So is life , I guess.
Everyday an illustration; that is my plan. We shall see.
Late night painting
Feels peaceful to let myself be this creative in the first month of the year. We shall see if it persists.
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