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Thursday, October 24, 2013

The Gig is Over



River of Love, 8"x10" Mix Media on canvas



Dear friends,

The photography gig will soon be over. I learned so much, not only some technical things about lighting, camera settings, and computer software, but I learned much about myself and people.

I was surprised by how much people could dislike themselves, be frighten of a camera, and how even little children don't always smile.  I learned to change my messages in hopes of making a difference in little kids by instead of asking them to say "cheese" to "I'm awesome", "I'm beautiful", "I'm handsome" and the like.

I only wish the job didn't required a set amount of time per person, so I could had better connect with each person who sat before me, to be photographed.

Now that this gig is almost over, I'll focus more on art. I have already began a series of small abstracts and I'm having so much fun creating them. See an example above.


November 30, 2013 I'll be at the Escondido Municipal Art Gallery at the publication party of Summation V. My painting "Lady in Red" is published in it and looking forward to the poet's reading their poems inspired by art. I hope to see some of you there.

Love,
Glad




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Saturday, October 12, 2013

My 50th Birthday!

Pink Icing Cupcake, 5"x7" oil on canvas


























Hello my Friends,

On October 18 I'll be turning 50!  Wow...such number seems to bring so many thoughts.  I don't feel 50, more like 15 in a way, and after my 2012 health ordeal, looking to improve my way of living with more healthy habits.

I have done a series of small 8" x 10" abstracts during the last month. I'll be updating the website at the end of the month with the new work from summer until now.  My photography gig has been interesting, but glad it's winding down so it will give me more time to update my art website, paint, and continue to learn more about creative gigs.

Looking forward to the fall and all of it's vivid colors. As for tonight, I'll be doing my usual 2nd Saturday art walk in Escondido.

With Love,
Glad



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