the artist
gazes with other eyes
inspired by fireflies &
magical dust
places trust
upon the canvas
a prismed palate in hand
painting
in glittering gold
unaware
and seemingly uncaring
of what anyone might think
oils blend
into a mélange
fusing
yet not confusing
the object in hand
the drawings
a rehearsal
of what was planned
tales unfold
with a genius stroke
finding frivolity
where many view gloom
brightening shadows
that attempt to hide in the dark
revealing pleasures
through art
the underlying drive
to satisfy self
with little embellishment
turns the plain
into fanciful
for an eternal perspective
the style
the charisma
is the magnet
that lures viewers
and the deserving
accolades that ensue
the artist
inspired
places trust
upon the canvas
Like it a lot, outstanding:)
I love your “Artist” piece and just shared it with a painter friend whose on a residency in Nice, FR, to offer inspiration.
RE your passage:
“unaware
and seemingly uncaring
of what anyone might think”
In those words you express an insightful truth about the creative process.
At recent show, at which I won a 3rd Place(he says, modestly), was approached by an art rep who commented (among other bad advice) that I’d sell more work if I didn’t do so many pieces about death, dying, and the like. I retorted that I don’t do it for the money and I will continue to create works that are important to me and touch as many viewers as possible. That’s my purpose.
Keep up the good work. Anthony
That’s “who’s”, NOT “whose”. Darn that auto-fill. ~A~