by be-forbes | Jan 22, 2017 | "The Successful Return", Art-ish Stuff and Things
Well, if to no one but myself, this has been an “interesting” journey—this whole artsy—thingy. It’s become my 40-days and 40-nights trial. I’ve walked through doubt, hardship, self-loathing, lust for success, exhaustion, mystery and fear. You...
by be-forbes | Jan 10, 2017 | "The Successful Return", Art-ish Stuff and Things, My Art Experiences, Observations
It’s now (metaphorically written) February, 12th in the painting process of this original. Meaning, it’s (metaphorically written) dreary outside; it’s freezing cold, there are ice storms, daylight is short, nothing’s growing, and I’m...
by be-forbes | Jan 5, 2017 | "The Successful Return", Art-ish Stuff and Things, My Art Experiences, Observations, Uncategorized
I remember when a friend of mine was in the process of building his restaurant. I stopped by three days prior to opening night and, quite frankly, I was in shock. There was restaurant stuff everywhere; booths needed assembling, kitchen equipment was sitting in the...
by be-forbes | Dec 25, 2016 | "The Successful Return", Art-ish Stuff and Things, My Art Experiences
The only thing I can figure is one of the dogs must have bragged to this gecko about hanging out in the studio with me and watching the painting extravaganza. Because this little guy appeared from nowhere. That is to say, I never noticed him/her until I was going to...
by be-forbes | Dec 24, 2016 | "The Successful Return", Art-ish Stuff and Things, Uncategorized
It’s Christmas Eve and I’m in the studio! Which is makes me very happy considering there was a time when I couldn’t tie my friggin’ shoes! Or, walk. (So, I’m sorta celebrating and rejoicing His birth). I apologize about the lighting in...
by be-forbes | Dec 23, 2016 | "The Successful Return", Art-ish Stuff and Things, Uncategorized
I didn’t feel like painting alone today. It gets damned lonely in the studio when it’s only. So, I decided to invite a few friends over. They LOVE to watch me paint anyway, and it appears I can capture their interests for hours at a time. When you consider...
