So here I go walking blindly into the Forest of Blogs. Not sure what I really think of spewing my thoughts out into the universe and all but, what the hell, let's give it a try. Isn't that what making art is all about anyway? Getting it out of my head and into the public square? Maybe this blog will help me track my progress as an artist. Maybe not. Hopefully it will give me an insight into how an idea becomes tangible art. And maybe you the reader, the art lover, the audience will gain some insight into how an artwork develops from a seedling of an idea. Then again, with the millions of blogs out there maybe no one will notice this one and none of it will actually matter. We'll see, won't we?
This blog is meant to be a repository for all my creative ideas, sketches, plans, works-in-progress, etc. It will be filled with photos of drawings, paintings, sculptures, writings, maybe an occasional video. Anything that inspires me that I think others might enjoy or be inspired by. And if you like anything you see or read here please feel free to send it to your friend in China, Tajikistan, Romania, Hungary or anywhere in the world that you have friends. Spread the word. Use my images for wallpaper, print them and give them out to everyone you know. My work needs to rise above the increasingly sludgy tide of art school graduates. Just don't try to print a million of them and sell them for profit, 'cause then I'll have to hunt you down and sue you.
On that note, I will also offer my opinions on various subjects related to the Arts and other subjects as well - it's hard for me to resist the opportunity to lend my voice at times, know what I'm sayin'?
The image above is a new ink drawing I've been working on recently. Trees fascinate me. I will probably develop this drawing into a painting soon. Keep you posted on that. In the meantime, happy viewing and happy reading!
Michael
