The Bootylicious Diva Muse

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I can’t believe how two people can watch the same debate and come away with such widely differing points of view. It goes to show that we are a truly diverse world of people. I tried to see the good and the bad of both of sides, but I find that it is very difficult to find others who are willing to do that. So I guess that is a discussion I probably won’t ever get to have.

As far as the debates are concerned though, I found it rather odd that McCain never looked at Obama, it struck me as arrogant. And I really do hope that Obama will be a little more forceful and less preachy during the next debate. He needs to say what he means a little more succinctly so that his point will come across better.

I was interviewed by one of the local newspapers the other day. I was asked if I felt that my money was safe in the bank. I answered up to $100,000 with a laugh. I feel really safe since I don’t have $100,000 in the bank. I don’t have close to that, yet. I am an emerging artist, I in essence pay to work.

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I was really saddened to hear that Paul Newman had passed away. I knew that he was getting on in years, but I was not aware of his battle with cancer. There are some movie stars that we just believe will live forever. Paul Newman was one of those individuals who brought so much to the world. I was rather surprised to learn that he participated in the civil rights movement and was quite the political activist, even considering public service a time or two throughout his life. These were things that I didn’t know about him. He seemed by all accounts to be such a selfless and giving person who didn’t allow his success to go to his head. I really admire people like that. And it didn’t hurt that he was absolutely gorgeous. Rest in peace Mr.Newman you will be greatly missed.

My heart also goes out to all of those who have been suffering with the recent hurricanes. I know this must be an absolutely trying time and I can’t imagine what that must be like. Just know that you are in my prayers.

In spite of everything that is going on in the world, I don’t feel like I am really moving fast enough in the direction that I would like to go. I am still painting but trying to build a cohesive body of work is a lot more difficult to do than it is to say you’re going to do. I am still pushing through and plugging along and although the journey is the most important part, I can’t wait until I have reached the destination. At this point any destination. I did recently do two things that I am happy about.

Strong Personalities Oil on Board

I submitted another piece of work to the Red Bubble site. It was a surreal piece inspired by Dorothea Tanning. I painted it a few years ago. And I started painting in oil again which is my first love.

Oil has such a delicious quality when the paint is applied with the brush onto the canvas. It is smooth and buttery, and blends so nicely, and it really feels as if the paint is working with you rather than against you. I shied away from oil for a while because acrylic was more convenient, but the properties of it are just not as appealing. It dries too fast, and I find that unless I add to it, I don’t achieve the workability that I need. The latest shoe painting has been a dream to paint now that I am working in oil. It is not quite finished, but I will post it here when it is done.

And so, as I said, I am pushing through and trying to get the work done. I have not posted here as much as I should because of it. But I am sure if I keep plugging along, the ends will definitely justify the means.