Every once in a while I get the bug to clean everything out, donate it all to Value Village and live like a stuff-less hermit minimalist. Then I realize I need all this crap to make artwork and that its really hard to cook on a wooden deck with overcast skies.
But lately there has been a need to de-clutter, simmer down, and get rid of some of the junk that I know I won't use for art or life in general. I have been sifting through the Ken dolls that get used in making work and selling the ones that are more unique. The unique ones I can sell, and have sold, on ebay the slightly damaged, scarred, broken or other like dolls all get to stay and become more remarkable than their sold counterparts. The ultimate goal is to actually see all of the supplies on the shelving.
Work in the works right now are 4 mini paintings. I found four little 4" canvas wrapped blocks at Goodwill back in 2001. The colors are layered on thickly like caustic wax and it takes several hours to dry. And with just a few hours a few days a week, its taking longer than I would like to finish 4 little four inch paintings.
Another project on the easel are a new direction for creepy baby. I won't give to many details but I will say. It involves the porcelain dolls, stacked up like cords of wood at Goodwill. Its slow going as I don't have any concrete ideas as to what the dolls will look like or what direction they will take. And as always I'm not even sure what I'm trying to say with my work, or if I'm trying to say anything at all.
Stay tuned for more updates, sporadic as they may seem.
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