process

i am honored to have a piece included in this show at kean university in union, nj which runs through october 21st... the talent in the guild is jaw dropping (thea clark, ken mc bain and others)... i was drawn immediately to the concept - we were asked to bring in photos and tools/materials related to our work... 

'the transformative power of tears'

i am done with neither this subject nor the technique... there are sketches in my book to push further... 

thank you to the njmag for the opportunity... 

changes

 'the ground submits to the sky and suffers whatever comes.

tell me, is the earth worse for giving in like that?'

~ rumi

as water causes reactions with the elements, creating a weathered beauty of patina and texture... so too do tears, adding depth and beauty to our souls...

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tears that follow the contours of the face, 

as droplets on branches, leaves & rock faces...

leaving behind changes for better or for worse (or even just because)... 

adding the color of joy and grief to our souls... 

pressing us to gratitude for being able to feel these things at all... 

experimenting

btw - rust

'i have always looked upon decay as being just as wonderful

and rich an expression of life as growth.'

~ henry miller

inspired by a trip to the eastern state penitentiary in philadelphia -