disappointed

I'm disappointed in myself. I really had creativity flowing for the next TBD art show but it looks as though I was unable to execute any of these ideas. I guess that's what practicing is for, one day I'll be able to put my thoughts on canvas. I tried to think of all different things to paint and that was easy, fruit, strawberries(I couldn't take my mind away from strawberries!), ice cream, pumpkins, etc. I tried the pumpkin idea, I'll get to that later in this post. The strawberry idea that I had looked awesome in my head, but before I sat down I realized how similar it was to the art from Across The Universe.
Because of the fears that I have (mentioned in a previous post), I've been sticking with the safe, abstract art. When things are abstract, people don't notice the imperfections in how you draw things, it seems like it's intentional. I don't think I'd like to tackle any still lifes simply because I think those are better (or I'm better at them) with a pencil and paper, not paint but don't think they'd stand out nearly as much.

I did end up painting two things this past week. One of these I ended up sort of happy with and the other I just hated, and I still hate, and I plan to paint over (those damn pumpkins...). It's really hard for me to think of ideas of things to paint. I really love my Philadelphia Series but I can't do the same thing forever, can I?

Here is the one painting I did this week that I don't mind and kind of like:
I have two photographs that I love and would have definitely put in the show, but I really wanted to challenge myself into painting something food related. I ended up not submitting anything at all. Maybe the disappointment of not having anything show will be the kick in the butt I need for the next themed show that they have. Although the reason I didn't submit anything was purely annoyance with myself, I also didn't really have the money laying around.

And for one last photo, here's one of the photographs I toyed with entering in the show.

Although I didn't show this time around, I definitely plan on stopping by, seeing everyone else's work, and supporting the cause. I love what this group is all about and I really appreciate the effect that it has on my desire to create. I've missed this part of myself for quite some time now and I'm really happy to have it back. So, if you're in the Philadelphia area, please stop by!

Gallery Information:

Location - James Oliver Gallery - 723 Chestnut St. - 4th floor - Philadelphia PA 19106
Opening Reception - Friday, August 27th, 2010. 5-10 pm.
Exhibition - August 27th - September 4th. (visit jamesolivergallery.com for hours.)