Bird Paintings

A friend of mine, Wirinhar Wirjawan is an avid photographer of birds, and I have been using a selection of his images as inspiration for some bird studies (oils on paper).

It is a nice experience to paint birds and, and to reinterpret an existing image, that was created by a friend. I think I might continue to explore these, as they are like listening to music...that is to say, they are relaxing to do, no pressure or stress. So I think this is how I will occupy my studio time between now and going in for the surgery on July 2.

A day lost.

Yesterday was a day spent at the hospital, for XRays, CT Scans, ECG, Bone density tests, a meeting with the surgeon, meeting with the anesthesiologist, blood tests, all in preparation for the hip replacement surgery in 17 days (July 2)...5 hours of scans and talking to people in white coats.

I would have rather been in the studio painting.

Where my head is at the moment.

Hip replacement surgery scheduled for July 2.

Hoping to be pain free by the end of August!

Global Marine tragedy: BP Rig disaster Gulf of Mexico.

When will companies (like BP) realise that we do not own this planet, and do not have the right to risk everything precious to mankind for the sake of $$. We are guardians, no more, no less and we have to be responsible and not gamble with the treasures bestowed upon us by the universe.

Painting: Out to the Heads

Night and pain.

It used to be that, the night was welcomed, its gift was sleep, an "off switch" for a day well spent, usually in the studio working on my art.

Sleep gave me time to dream and journey to places unknown, visit with faces long since gone and sometimes solve problems created during the waking, working hours. It refreshed and recharged me....now it threatens and taunts, with spasms and hot knives. What I would give for 8 straight hours of sleep, and to awake without an opiate fog dulling my senses.