Passions of an Odd Chick

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

My Unusual Truth



This was the small little mixed media piece I did in my journal of the red pears (just in case you're a non-fruit person like non-Sweet Farmer :) who had never seen a red pear) that preceded this strange piece I showed you in the earlier post. Only those with great imaginations could see how I got from these pears to those Egon faces. I regretted that I did this piece in my journal after I spent way too much time on it to be tucked away in my journal library in days to come but I never would have attempted the Egon piece without it- and I really like that little canvas. I really like this too but I've seen a million of this type of thing and I like the unusual I must admit. I want my art to reflect my unusual truth and my passion and energy - and to do that I have to step out of even my not-so-comfort zones and let my imagination play. I tell you it's spooking Sweet Farmer a little bit because he's more comfortable with the familiar. You should have seen him when I talked him into staying at some bed and breakfasts' instead of nice motels when we took our last trip. He got very nervous. But then after I got him there and into the experience, he loved it. Things must grow on him. Like a fungus. I know the fact that he loves me means he enjoys a little unpredictability now and then - or .........I'm his favorite fungus.

6 comments:

Unknown said...

I really like the semi-opaque thing you have going on over the magazine pages .... it sort of invites the Ergon faces. The Madison Ave. thing is just lurking behind those beautiful pears.

I have to chuckle about the fungus thing - maybe you're one of those truffles in France that are worth more than gold :)

Karin Bartimole said...

I agree with Kimmie - I'm loving seeing the textures of print through the painting. You take the traditional still life to a new place, and my mouth is watering for your yummy looking pears :) They are beautiful.

I can really relate to how you and your husband interact - I know I *spook* my husband, too, and take him way outside his comfort zone again and again, but once there, he never seems to regret it! They chose us for a reason, and we them. Our safe harbor to return to, right? :)

Genie Sea said...

Those pears looks juicy and ripe for the pickin'! I love the contrast between them and the mixed media background. They compliment each other beautifully!

I'm with Kimmie too... here's to truffles :)

a mouthy irish woman? ridiculous! said...

i can smell the juice in those pears....

and wonderful that you have a man that will grow WITH you. beautiful!

xoxoxo

Vikki North said...

Great blog and very pretty collage.

You know, I think it's inherit that people are uncomfortable with change or as you say the unusual. But it's good for us all and I'm sure your good for hubby.

Vikki

Steve Emery said...

Wow - the pears are nice, but the Egon painting (previous post) is more creative, and I LOVE that those faces were inspired by the pears. The one on the right is VERY Schiele - could see that immediately, even without the hint in your title. I can feel the fun you had with that one.