Sappho

What Cannot Be Said, Will Get Wept.

What a wonderful saying.

Blue Chimney Commission

My favorite Elton John song.....my first introduction to Elton John. Musical genius.

I wonder if those changes
have left a scar on you
Like all those burning hoops of fire
that you and I passed through
You're a bluebird on a telegraph line
I hope you're happy now
'Cause when the wind of change
comes down your way now
you'll make it back somehow.

And this guy...just LOVE HIM.

Count Your Blessings

One of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies.

Sorry, Sam, I know you asked for a "new bike" but instead I got you "nightmares forever."

Big Brother/Big Sister Christmas Party, December 9, 2012. Precious Chloe getting showered with gifts. Love this girl.

 

 Any opportunity to get on stage!

Ends of the Earth - in progress

48" x 48". Still a ways to go.

A Case of You

Just before our love got lost you said
I am as constant as a northern star
And I said, constantly in the darkness
Where's that at?
If you want me I'll be in the bar

On the back of a carton coaster
In the blue TV screen light
I drew a map of Canada
Oh Canada
With your face sketched on it twice

Oh you're in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you darling
And I would still be on my feet
Oh I would still be on my feet

Oh I am a lonely painter
I live in a box of paints
I'm frightened by the devil
And I'm drawn to those ones that ain't afraid
I remember that time that you told me, you said
Love is touching souls
Surely you touched mine
Cause part of you pours out of me
In these lines from time to time

Oh you're in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you darling
Still I'd be on my feet
I would still be on my feet

I met a woman
She had a mouth like yours
She knew your life
She knew your devils and your deeds
And she said
Go to him, stay with him if you can
But be prepared to bleed

Oh but you are in my blood you're my holy wine
You're so bitter, bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you darling
Still I'd be on my feet
I would still be on my feet

Okay, if I could put asterisks over this to make it more "polite" I would. But ya know, it is what it is.

"Ends of the Earth" in progress

 First stage after the underpainting and sketching in.

 Beginning to add first layer of background color.

 Some areas getting detail.

Quit for the night, many more layers and details to go. 48" x 48"

I'll Back You Up