I committed myself to donating a stained glass to an fundraiser at work, spent lots of time drawing and erasing to come up with a design. Carefully chose glass, then was not exactly thrilled with the result...
those dark pieces are not black, but a very dark violet that seemed to let more light through before I started.so off I went to draw a new design and in that mood came up with nothing I liked. Then I let the thought float up... the design is good try again, which I did...
Oh, the first piece will not be destroyed. I have made art for long enough to know that just because I don't like something I created, doesn't mean nobody will like it. I am pleased with the second piece.
For me, I think, any kind of art work is but an expression of the soul that brought it forth. much as examining nature gives insight unto the Creator. In your work with glass, I see you; and then piece that together with the words that you write. I find, then, the one tinged with "black" no less of interest than the other. I like them equal, sir!
ReplyDeleteJim-- a question for you. If my gift to do art is from God, do you see God in my art? and thus you see God in what I see as my imperfections???
ReplyDeleteI like the first one; to me it looks like a black lady liberty with a raised arm. Your question to Jim -- what I know is I want to see God in all of another, and that would be their imperfections. What I know is that is not what I usually do!
ReplyDeleteanj-- thanks for stopping by. One thing I have learned over the years is that just because I don't like something I drew, doesn't mean the rest of the world will agree.
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