Works in Progress

There is a seriously serious thunderstorm rolling through at the moment, and I am finding it difficult to sleep. I might as well post a few low quality, camera phone pictures of my works in progress this week. Most of which seem to have taken on a dream like quality that I really dig.

Blackbirds on my fence

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Black bird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
all your life

you were only waiting for this moment to be free

Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.

(Blackbird – Beatles)

Blackbirds have always been one of my favorite birds.  They are so mysterious and sometimes look menacing.  I always felt it was more like they “knew things” rather than being minions of darkness.  Most see them as pest and scavengers, but to me they seem wise, knowing, and kind of cute.

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I can see myself evolving as an artist as far as style and technique but these new Blackbird paintings threw me for a loop.  I even Wow’ed myself.  I loved the freeness of the paint and silhouette of the birds and tree.  At first glance one might feel the darkness of the panting, but in reality there is more of a sense of protection and watchfulness.  That’s what I see anyway.

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By the way – These Blackbirds are available for purchase.  Just go to my shop link  and send me a message….. or click here.