Something That Wasn't There Before

​"Something That Wasn't There Before" - mixed media on deep cradled aquabord, 22" x 30" x 2".  Ready to hang.  Available here and at Artfinder.

The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before.  - NEIL GAIMAN

Holy mackerel, this quote smacked me in the forehead like the flopping fish of joy! YES!  I don't care if you made a pie, a painting, a pile of freshly folded clothing or a new friend at the library - the world seems brighter with that pie, wafting its amazing smell and giving you the satisfaction of having made something.  

Wait - could we make the world better by making things?

Something That Wasn't There Before

Well, for sure!  We could...make friends, make an effort, make a joyful noise, make hay while the sun is shining, make up after a disagreement, make love, make amends,  make room, make the best of a bad day, make nice, make do, make an entrance, make believe...it seems that "making" is a powerful thing, and not just when baking a pie (though I do now truly want a slice).  

Let's go make the world brighter today.  And if you're making pie, well, you know who wants the first piece. :)

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Here's a little something that just might make your day!  The shenanigans of artists Jacki Rosen and Jill Lefkowitz on YouTube!  This episode is an interview with yours truly.  There are hats, give-aways and a bit of conversation about the business of art.  Take a peek!

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About the art:  beginning with water-based inks and creating a deeply pigmented underpainting, layers of acrylic paint and acrylic glaze mixes were added.  Dry brushing alternating with a spray bottle and rubber wedge or squeegee.  Paper towel painted sky.   Gratitude to Mary Murphy of Dingle, Ireland for usage of her inspirational photographs to create this painting!