Sunday, June 6, 2010

that box


today i found a box of my grandfathers watercolours and some fairly expensive brushes. while the thought of taking the brushes for a spin excited me, i couldnt help but think that my grandfather has not been around to see the young artist ive grown in to. my grandfather was a great man, and he loved the odd combination of art and science just as i do. he died when i was around 7 or 8. i miss him; i remember we used to connect well, and i cant help but wonder what our relationship would be like had he lived longer. maybe he would have been the only one in my family to actually get where i come from.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

“This revolting tragedy is what we call modern art.”


Months pass really quickly. One second you're sitting and examining a lifeless orange leaf between you're index finger and your thumb, and then the next, three months later, you're standing in the same place. no different from before. but the world has seemed to evolve, advance, age, alter...leaving you behind with just a snowflake (...and then eventually, a mound of snow that you personally have to shovel off your driveway..)

In three sentences I have pretty much summed up November, December, January, February... Yes, aren't I great with words?



But no excuses.

Up to date: Last night I just finalized the small details of my spring break destination. And to say I was excited was an understatement... I spent the rest of the evening with a fluffy pillow, a glass of water, and a timer.. yes, yes, that's right, I had the hiccups. I got them after forty five minutes of laughing and squealing with joy... when did they go away? Five hours later. But anyways, that's not the point. Where am I going? I will give you a hint [or two].. 1) La tour eiffel , 2) le louvre or 3) Les croissants au chocolait. Hmm, could it be?!?!Yes, yes, it could! Paris!!
Between Regan [New York] and me [Paris] we will have artistic posts to last for a lifetime!

Today: I discovered a Canadian-French artist that really touched me. Lyzane Potvin, s'il vouz plait, take a bow.

In my opinion: Some of Lyzane's paintings are the perfect symphony of grief, pain, and genius. Her work provokes and posses the viewer, forcing them to experience the disturbing side of depression, revolting human relationships, and woman's sexuality.
Note: Her work is not for all**
Some of her pieces are not for the concervative viewer as they feature or revovle around messages or topics that are foriegn to classical art. So be aware classical art patrons!!

Sunday, January 10, 2010

MISSING

Missing: Raegan's blogging partner Rue.

If found, please direct to redsweater blog site and force to post.

Much Thanks, Raegan

Saturday, January 2, 2010

We Love Like Vampires (Look it up!)

2010! I can't believe it. A new decade, and doesn't saying '2010' just roll off your tongue like a marble off an uneven table? Fabulous! So now's the time when my friends come to me and ask me what New Year's Resolutions I've made. But I must say, I haven't. I've never been one for making promises to myself that I know I'm not going to keep. No offense to people who use the new year as a reason to change themselves, but I'm perfectly happy the way I live now.

Just because I don't make resolutions doesn't mean I don't have any ambitions for this year. I have many, but just the obvious ones, and I don't really think that I have to change anything to reach them, it's just part of being me. I AM, however, looking forward to some fabulous events! This spring break I've been graced with the chance to go to New York with my art class. There'll be many galleries and shows to be seen, and frankly, I can't wait (the travel company we're using even has a countdown on our online itenerary!). Aside that, there will be much to come I'm sure :)

In any case, I just wanted to post a little note explaining how exciting 2010 is going to be.