Je t'aime Paris!!

My trip of a lifetime to Paris in July 2009.

Some crazy pics of my sketch book.

Salvation in a Cup of Joe

This painting is from my "cartoon" series of which there are many. A satirical look at the world through my laughing eyes. We are a coffee drinking-make that organic, free trade, green, world market friendly. God's will is how I've come to live my life and when things are meant to be, they will happen as God intended. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a Jesus, born again freak but I do believe in a higher power out there. I know God gave me this talent and is allowing me to explore it at this point of my life. I've been made to wait until this time for a reason...just not sure what it is yet.   Take your chances in life. It's never to late to pursue your dreams. Dreams can't come true if you don't try. You're one step closer to achieving when you take that step.

Ocean Views

My life has been about the ocean and the Canadian Pacific NorthWestcoast. Everything that has meant anything always comes back to the sea. I grew up on the Pacific Ocean because my dad had a boat that we took many adventures on throughtout the San Juan and Gulf Islands. We explored many sheltered coves and isolated inlets. Poured over the terrain of discreet islands and had many tales to tell of the sea. I loved the ever changing landscape that is the sea. The weather changing the landscape and perspective. Storms were times that will forever impress images on my mind. the turbulant ocean patterns and changing skies above made life truly interesting. These are my "bread and butter pics," the images that are effortless for me and come to me easily. I produce them with impulsivity. They just come to me. The most successful ones are the pieces that seem to paint themselves. That's when the magic happens

Grafitti from the Drive then Mine

Exciting Day

I had a great time today at the East Vancouver Cultural Crawl! Crossing my fingers. Also saw some great grafitti on outside walls and talked to someone who said that this form of art is HUGE in Europe. Do I have a finger on the pulse on something here?? I know, I know... grafitti is nothing really new but being accepted as a form of art and to be expressing myself this way I find extremely exciting. Check out the pics then another one from my series. Bon appetit.

Influences

Trent Reznor was a huge influence for this series especially the lyrics/music from the Pretty Hate Machine. I've harboured hatred for many years and this series has allowed me to release my anger against those who have hurt me deeply. I've been too trusting of individuals who I've permitted to get close to me. The result has been lose of myself and my goals. These were choices I made to my own detriment. I am the only one to blame and I have punished myself repeatedly because of those choices. The time has come to move forward and realize my dreams and unleash the beast within me. Look for the lyrics inside the picture. They are there sometimes hidden, sometimes obvious. I like to make images that make the viewer want to look again. Sometimes because it may offend you-like watching a train wreck-you can't look away.  I want to bring you in to my head and give your own a shake.

Head Like A Hole

god money i'll do anything for you
god money just tell me what you want me to
god money nail me up against the wall
god money don't want everything he wants it all
no you can't take it
no you can't take it
no you can't take that away from me
no you can't take it
no you can't take it
no you can't take that away from me

head like a hole
black as your soul
i'd rather die than give you control
head like a hole
black as your soul
i'd rather die than give you control

bow down before the one you serve
you're going to get what you deserve
bow down before the one you serve
you're going to get what you deserve

god money's not looking for the cure
god money's not concerned with the sick amongst the pure
god money let's go dancing on the backs of the bruised
god money's not one to choose

you know who you are

Control

Control and power over others is the way of our society. The have and the have nots. What truly makes us happy is the power within. The power and determination to be free to do what we want without boundaries. I live in the now and want for nothing except to be able to create and show what is inside me.

Ayn Rand

OK new start. That's what AR is all about right? That's why I am here. Really here. Rush, new music. Something people can really relate to. Well, here we go. Lyrics. Poetry. Philisophical ideas. What is the meaning of life? For me something real. Touchable. Tangible. In your face rock and roll. Ouch. Did I touch a  nerve?? Hope so because here I am, I am in your face. Enjoy the real me, the r & r me, the in your face me. I'm 50 years old. I know. Can you believe it? Look at my pics and see me. I'm angry at the world and I love it at the same time. Crazy? That's me. Enjoy my journey. c

Iceland March 2010-Sumarlidson Trek

Off we go to Iceland in search of roots and adventure.

Take a Look into my World

This is going to be my forum to communicate with the world, for others to see what I am working on in the way of my art. Making art is a process as with any artist and a place for me to express myself. My views, opinions, imagry are outlets that allow me to use my imagination and gifts so others can relate to who I am in this world. I am a complex, multilayered individual. So enjoy "peeling the layers"!