Opus Magnum Monday
March 9, 2009 | Filed Under opus magnum mondays | Leave a Comment
You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.
Mark Twain
A lot of times i think it’s easy to be distracted by the ‘focus’…i almost tossed this image because it was out of focus, but i saved it to remind me it’s less about the details and more about color, shape, mood. and not that this is even a fantastic example of any of those…lol. it’s just a good reminder.
so, i guess the question for the day is…is your ‘focus’ too ‘focused’ and are you missing the big picture?
just something to ponder on a monday! have a great week all…
h
so very inspiring…
January 28, 2009 | Filed Under Uncategorized, general information, opus magnum, opus magnum mondays | Leave a Comment
a friend let me know of this video on youtube about an incredible autistic boy from new york…
to say it brought me to tears, would be an understatement. i taught special needs for 11 years, and while it was tough, the moments like the one on youtube made it all worth it. i never had a student perform quite to this level, but the small victories felt just as sweet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6cOp6EDFlI
i will go to bed tonite inspired…
opus magnum monday!
January 26, 2009 | Filed Under Uncategorized, opus magnum, opus magnum mondays | Leave a Comment
ahhh, usually i try to find a little visual inspiration to start my week, and i share that with you…
do you remember the definition of opus magnum?
opus magnum: is simply “a great work” rather than “the great work” of someone specific. A masterpiece may be small, short or slight, but still highly successful. An opus magnum may be generally regarded as a failure.
well today’s inspiration is that i have FINALLY gotten the old studio cleaned out and moved to the new studio! (not the atrium-that will have to wait for the spring thaw). i have hired a couple of guys to help me move the rest of my personal things out of the old house, and i will be DONE.
whether i view this as a failure, and in some ways it was, or a success, which it also was, seems to go with the moment…but for now, i will consider it to be success! i will follow it up with a picture tonite if i get time.
have a great and successful monday all–feel free to share back YOUR opus magnum moments!
h
magnum opus monday!
January 4, 2009 | Filed Under Uncategorized, fine art, opus magnum mondays | Leave a Comment
i was sick last monday…so, bad me…i failed to get some monday inspiration up…
today’s inspiration is robert burridge painter…
first, a few images:
i have been able to take a painting class with jennifer stone, who has studied with robert…and she has encouraged me to also take a class with him this summer (i have paid my deposit!!). in the meantime i have purchased a few of his painting videos–he is a PHENOMINAL teacher…but more..i love his energy and spirit.
his abstracts are stunning, but honestly, i’m in love with his trees…
if you want to check out more of his work, his website is:
http://www.robertburridge.com
here’s to a week of creativity and adventure!
h
opus magnum monday!
December 22, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized, fine art, opus magnum mondays | Leave a Comment
as i head off to the cities today to pick up MY christmas present, i am going to try to enjoy some phenominal music to fill my head with imagery–i do my best creative thinking while driving (scary, i know!).
SO, some Georgia (italian female artist), a little josh groban, and the classic mix’s to drive to.
BUT, a little eye candy for you all is what i have promised. I am really loving painting, although i’m not very accomplished. forever i have enjoyed this artist’s work, ever since i had the opportunity to view an original in an art gallery in new orleans many years ago. i am inspired by his passion, his youth, his talent, and mostly his abstract impressionism styling. Henry Asencio is his name.
Here are a couple of his pieces…
repose
and a youtube artist video for you also to enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxj6RdRuGtY
this video alone inspires me…i am truly in awe of his work.
ok, off to the cities for me my friends, please enjoy your last monday before christmas–i hope you can find a few minutes to lose yourself in the art!
h