The day I found art in a bookstore

Tonight a couple of friends and I decided to go to local bookstores armed with a camera and list of items to photograph. When we got back to the house and uploaded pictures onto the computer each one of us took turns describing what the photos represented. I loved the three different perspectives we all captured, some pictures were literal while others possessed an artistic flair. We are all competitive so every one brought their "A" game. Even though 100% of my work revolves around paint I felt very comfortable behind the camera, I also learned a couple of things from my photographer friends. The exercise definitely helped me to realize that my life can be art, creativity is often free, happiness comes in abundance when in good company and laughter is medicine for the soul.

Where should our next photography scavenger hunt take place?  What do you think should go on our list to photograph? (Keep it clean please)

Who supports your art career?

For the next couple of weeks I am consciously going out and searching for different sources of inspiration.  Recently I had a painting in an exhibition at the African American Museum in Dallas, unfortunately there were only twenty five people in attendance, half of those in attendance were friends that I had invited.  Although the exhibition didn't garner lots of recognition from the public I felt like an art icon because I had friends that came to support me.  I only had one painting on display.  This week I am choosing the support of friends as my source of inspiration.  Thanks to all of those individuals who continue to show support throughout the years.

More sales next year?

I have been sketching lately as a way of getting back to the basics.  My art is heading in a new direction and I am trying to enjoy the transitioning process as much as possible.  Initially I expect a lot of trial and error but in time something great will come from all of the experimentation.  In the future I am going to try and blog at least once a week preferably a Monday or Tuesday. 

I feel good about what the new year will bring, what are looking forward to doing artistically next year?