Fire Opal Abstract Watercolor
I recently finished making prints of one of my more favorite abstract watercolors; Fire Opal. I made this little gemstone-inspired work a few weeks back, but have been so busy with other projects, commissions and travel that I've only been able to stare at it longingly beside my easel, wondering how it would look as a print.
Well I got my answer earlier today! A few meetings canceled, and a lunch break was postponed -- and whambam! Fire Opal prints. Thus far I've only made a run of 11 x 14s, but the plan is offer 8.5 x 11s as well as 5 x 7s.
Opals have always been a favorite. The iridescent sparks of color look like crystalized magic; ancient energies frozen in amber. Holding a few never fails to stir up some childhood fantasy of magical adventure and exploration.
Which is why I decided to make this painting in the first place -- I can always use the extra nudge to remain mindful of the things that inspire me to create.
Tuesday at the Perez Art Museum Miami
I decided to pop down the Perez Art Museum Miami this afternoon. It had been awhile since I been in (new exhibits, etc) and, I needed a quiet spot to work on my upcoming article for the inaugural issue of the MakersMovement Artzine, due out in January.
With my twofold goal in mind, I spent the first part of my visit exploring the new exhibit(s) and chatting with a few of the guards that I recognized from previous days at the museum.
The current rotating exhibit, Poetics of Relation consists of multiple international artists, tackling ideas of disapora, migration and colonialism and how the ebb and flow of peoples (willing and unwilling) affect culture, history and the landscape of the effected countries.
It was impossible not to be moved by the work presented. Most notably (imho) by the HUGE, text-based sculptural work by Xaviera Simmons, The Lushness Of, written in the three languages of Miami; english, spanish and creole.
“To confess a fascincation with distant thumerstorms even on the ocean in the same way the light of one moment is never the same as the light of the preceeding moment during the first strong wind at dawn....”
Moving through this exhibition was a journey of discovery. Just past the wall, lay Ledelle Moe's statuary pieces; Memorial Collapse V.
Like a crumbling temple, or the remnants of some ancient statue long forgotten in the jungle, these large heads allude to the permanence and impermanence of culture, society and civilization. I was also immediately reminded of a certain Sci-fi movie, where the protagonist finds himself on a beach, finding a symbol of his culture toppled, and buried in the sand :) (Guess what movie I'm thinking of???)
After touring the rest of the museum, I took a little lunchbreak on the terrace to work on my article. It was a beautiful day, at the tail end of some of reaaaaaally hot and muggy weather, so it was fantastic just to be able to be outside a bit.
I've still got a good bit to go on the Zine article, but am super excited to have a solid start. I can't wait until it's available for purchase - I'll definitely include a link for anyone curious!
Until then <3
Savasana - In Watercolor
I love my yoga classes.
I also really, really love savasana.
Focusing on the quiet of my mind and the quiet of my body while letting all else fall away is a very beautiful and sacred moment to me in my practice.
So, after a class little while ago I decided to make an addition to my Zen series. No body of yoga/meditation work can be complete without savasana! Here's a little painting dedicated to this moment.
I'll get it scanned shortly, and add it to the Zen lineup.
What about you? Do you have a favorite asana? Or a meaningful meditation position? Does it effect the rest of your day-to-day? Comment below and tell me about it :)
#MakersSpaces
This week I participated in the Maker's Movement tag, #MakersSpaces, which showed off some of the studios of some of us makers and artists. Originally I had planned to go through the papers on my easel, and re-organize the haphazard canvas pile - but this messy-organized state is just more authentic to my day-to-day.
It was just wonderful to see my favorite artists' spaces; where they find themselves most inspired, and where their work comes into being.
Seascapes gallery show now live!
Hi friends!
Just a quick note that the show "Seascapes", from The Colors of Humanity Gallery is now live!
Check it out here ------> Seascapes
In addition to my work, 'Deep Blue Sea', there are loads of other pieces from international artists on view. A portion of the revenue is donated to clean water initiatives as well!
