Yea, I've been gone quite a while. In that time I've had a lot of activity on my blog from a post that I wrote on Home Work. I've kept up with the comments but haven't made any new posts. Although, when visiting my site, I hate the fact that there is no content on the page, as I haven't written anything in months. I have a lot of things to say, I just don't feel I've had the inter-monologue to produce any new posts.
Recently I've taken up painting, something I never thought I'd have had an interest in. However, during my trip to Amsterdam, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Vincent van Gogh Museum. This is something that I think has changed my life. I never thought I had an ability to be an artist. I could never draw, paint, or express myself in that way. Although, the affect the museum had on me has changed my thoughts. A couple years ago I had made an attempt to paint and it wasn't at all what I expected. My painting mimicked something a child would produce. I gave it up after only one painting. However, it was that experience combined with seeing first hand the brush strokes of a man almost 140 years ago that would change my idea of myself and my possible talent as an artist. I realized, as childish as my first painting may have been, it was done so, without any training or understanding of how or what to paint. When I came home, I dug out the old painting and examined it closer. I realized that I needed to give it another go. As of today, I've painted 3 paintings (not including my first a few years ago). I've decided to begin posting them here as an attempt to remain part of the blogosphere. While I may not write the words that evade me, I'll attempt to paint them. I'll attempt to learn what it means to be an artist, what it means to be a painter....at this point, whether I succeed or not it isn't important, it's the thrill and relaxation of being creative. Any comments or critique is welcomed.