I love this shot. Yes, I realize it's rather creepy taking a picture of people in front of your own work --- but I was honored. And super super curious...
This was the first time all of my stuff was really out in public. An art-seeking public, at that. I couldn't help it: What were they thinking?! How did my work hit them?! Gosh, if it were at all socially acceptable -- I would have totally interviewed each person -- asking the above.*** :)
Dodie loaned me a book a few weeks back -- Lucian Freud. He painted very intimate figures -- & is fantastic. One of his quotes really hit me: "The painter makes real to others his innermost feelings about all that he cares for. A secret becomes known to everyone who views the picture through the intensity with which it is felt." --Lucian Freud
Okay, so I realize I paint boats & cars & the occasional cow... Nothing super deep in any way. But to me --- it is!? As Lucian said ----my paintings are my way of truly showing others how I think & relate to my world. It was glorious to see others engaged in them ---- & I cant help but wonder what the heck they think!!
The night was great. CMAB hosted & catered the event. Lots of fun, artsy talk & people. Thanks Anna (sister), Ryan (bro in law), Dustin (friend), Niko & Joe (former HT students) for coming. Truly meant a lot.******
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