Most people dread Sundays...well not dread but it is affectionately known as "the day before Monday; or the Week's end. However, Sundays provide peace, passionate and positive energy. Many of us refer to this day as the Sabbath, and it does provide me with the opportunity to reflect. Additionally, it provides me the opportunity to explore and evolve as an artist; it is me reflection in action. Portrait painting allows me to meet new people, learn about them, create narratives and construct a beauty that often times do not meet with these days standards. It provides an opportunity to negotiate with the idea of humanity and the significance of our impact. Then again, I just love people and love to paint the,
The piece Nzingah has been a long time coming. It started from a photograph I found 6 months ago. Typical practice, I taped the picture to the canvas and let it be. Each week I avoided the canvas and its picture mate. Everyday I would look and say not today, maybe tomorrow. I found myself bargaining with my creative and my time to paint her. Months went by before I decide to paint her. Here are the end results:
The piece Nzingah has been a long time coming. It started from a photograph I found 6 months ago. Typical practice, I taped the picture to the canvas and let it be. Each week I avoided the canvas and its picture mate. Everyday I would look and say not today, maybe tomorrow. I found myself bargaining with my creative and my time to paint her. Months went by before I decide to paint her. Here are the end results:
If you are an artist, an inspiring artist or just enjoy painting, allow Sunday to be your day of expression and meditation. Although many of us view this day as the last day of our weekend, I use it as a kick start to the week. Happy Painting!
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