Tag: artistry
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First Run Through LA Galleries
The sensations of journeying arose as the sun began lowering behind buildings in preparation for Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk. Food trucks parked in lots and stretched down the streets preparing for a busy night. Before the eyes were fed with what the destinations on the map were delivering, a pastelito by VCHOS Food Truck with […]
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Magnetism of a Muse
In a portrait of Detroit muse Andrea Perez, Robert Sestok highlights a stoic poise with a method contrasting bold colors and textures across many submissions for the Big Paintings exhibit at The Factory of 333 Midland. Black lines amplify shadows, clothing, demeanor and tattoos but force speculation as to what inspired Sestok to create this […]
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with Ghesquière in mind
As a new month begins, making transitions between cities, embarking on journeys of professional and artistic endeavors, or progression with relationships one has with others, while finding centered moments and learning to thrive with a third guiding force of intuition on not only significant matters but sustaining peace and helping others achieve the same awareness, […]
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finding a voice
“The way you wear your hat, the way you sip your tea, the memory of all that, no, they can’t take that away from me.” As this song drifts in my mind, I can’t help but think about how to show an interest in the Charlotte culture when I have so many memories of the […]
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fascinating times at Common Market
As I transcribe the words of a person sitting on my right at the outdoor area of Common Market, I find the content of his speech rather superfluous for his companion. I realize in my desire to capture distinct surrounding affects, I need not rely on conversations of others in order to animate the mind. […]
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finding a muse
To what extent does one need to go in order to find the person, place, animal, fictional character, or specific area within a country, that inspires the creative self lurking within one’s being? This seems extremely difficult to ask because one should incessantly pursue stimuli that fully intrigue our creative beings. When one reads about […]
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like a fire hydrant
Is life something like a moment bombarded with the intrusive presence of a brightly colored fire hydrant protruding the ground with gloriousness, while one knows of its capacity to assist uncoordinated moments? How many people would it take to complete a project, one with proportion and slow motion, while others get in the way of […]
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may I help you find a new artist?
Thanks to Google, the search for galleries around Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills has been a slightly enjoyable experience as I learn the geography of an area of Oakland County. The search has also been filled with brief conversations with directors and gallery employees who sound less enthusiastic about gaining access to the unique perspective of […]