My Thoughts On Imperfection!

What is perfect anyways? A perfect world, what would that look like? For me that would probably be a place where there were no more wars, famine,hunger, disease, poverty, orphans and widows. A safe place where all would be well, where every child would be fed, held, and given a tuck in at night. I guess a perfect world would mean different things to different people.

I've come to realize that in my art, I am not looking for perfection. I am simply looking to explore, express, press boundaries, create, to reveal, to play and have fun. If I stumble across great Masterpieces here and there, that is great, but not my ultimate goal.

Funny how sometimes I have to leave somethings undone. The marks left by human hands or brushstrokes on a canvas or paper intrigue me. In art school, one instructor may state "In art, its all about rules!". You then proceed to the next class and the instructor says "In art, there are no rules?" Now, you have my attention! Honestly you are talking to a Sanguine, so who's class do you think I would opt for?????? Not that hard to figure out hey?

While I have great admiration and respect for perfection in art and those who strive for it, this is not my goal. I enjoying taking my lessons from nature too. When walking through a forest, I've noticed that a tree does not have to decide where it shall fall when its days are done. It simply falls. When I look at the bigger picture of where it fell and its surroundings, all looks well. I kinda feel like that tree too, where not all of my brushstrokes are calculated. Some are and some just fall. Somewhat like a dancing on the canvas. Notice too, how light still shines upon that scenery, no matter where that tree has fallen. Glorious Imperfection, Altogether Lovely!

Hopefully by now, you have figured out that if I can create, so can you! Light will shine on your work too, so step out in the deep and take that first step into your creative venture. I am always amazed at the doors that open up for me as I am simply creating and minding my own business.

Today finds me hanging art down at Target Health in Airdrie. They are located in the new Gold's Gym on Main Street. Anja and Jen came over the other evening and selected 11 pieces for me to hang. They contacted me and said they would love to display my work. It is a lovely Spa in town, and I am honored to be there! Thanks Ladies!