Tuesday, January 30, 2018

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Or 
THE FOX JUMPED OVER THE MOON
8" X 8"
OIL
 Ever since the solar eclipse & experiencing TOTALITY on
8.21.17 
I can't get the stars, the feeling of totality, the experience out of my head.
I've had the Once in a Blue Moon theme in my head for months.
I've wanted to produce some paintings which portray pure joy and wonder
with the stars in mind along with a bit of quiet reflection.
Here's an odd twist to this journey that occurred recently.
I wanted a total escape, a humorous look at the world
what better way to achieve that feeling?
Guardian's of the Galaxy II
I love that movie for me it's a classic. 
In the old days we used to ski with a 
Sony Walkman around our waist with our favorite cassette tape
blasting tunes into our headset. How's that for a flash from the past?
 Guardian's of the Galaxy II is full of aha! moments - great music
a fun ride through time. If you've never seen it give it a go.
Anyway, the next morning I painted "ONCE IN A BLUE MOON".
I was smiling the entire time - painting that morning was joyful
from start to finish. 
Little did I know that January 2018 would bring us so many
celestial gifts. From the Super Moon or Wolf Moon on January 1st
to the big bang -  to the first Super Blue Blood Moon of 152 years on January 31st. 
Not only that but there's also a TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE happening as well.
 
Don't miss out - if it's not happening in your area there's quite a bit of excitement 
on the internet - I'm sure you can find it and experience it as it happens.
Have a great Blue Moon
Thanks MB
 
 
 
 
 

Thursday, January 11, 2018

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

8 X 8
Oil
I should've taken a photo of this paintings first version - it was not working.
The colors were blah and muddy, it was a mess. In fact I was too embarrassed 
to record it in any way!  I set it aside not knowing if it would ever
be finished. One day last week I started over, I like this version much better.
You'll just have to trust me one this one. Have a great weekend.
Thanks for taking a look - MB
 

Friday, January 5, 2018

LOOKING AT YOU!

8" X 8"
Oil
I've been painting but not posting. Repainted an awful image today
I think it could be a winner. Gotta let the dust settle.
Happy New Year hoping for some positive change in 2018.
Later MB