2022 Goal: November - Blue

Much belated blog:

I’ve wanted to do a painting inspired by Draconian’s song “Pale Tortured Blue”, however, the ideas did amount to anything or were too difficult or neglected. Then going to a friend’s house, a thought suddenly occurred to me as this song played. Little did I know that once this piece would be completed, that it would (happily) leave me so soon.

Song Link

I was so excited to go with this idea and try something new in terms of mixed media. I purchased a pack of dragger charms that would pierce this blue heart, with a blue flame. As the lyrics of the song go, “The cold fire suits you / A pale tortured blue blistering through”. I used modeling paste and acrylic paint, tissue paper as the background. The painting happened so fast, but I was so enthralled with the idea of using charms or other objects in my work. This would inspire another painting as well (more to come on that…. hopefully?).

So why did this painting leave me so soon? I applied for the annual El Corazón exhibition at the Bath House Cultural Center, and this piece was accepted! Since hearts have so much meaning to me, it’s always great to apply and see other heart themed art. This was my third time to be in the exhibition. Further, I received an email that a patron was interested in my piece and made the purchase. Thus, the first time outside of family, friends, or my college senior show, that I had sold a piece. It was very humbling and grateful to the buyer. It was also very encouraging that a stranger found interest in my work, one that was also exploring something new.

One more painting for this project to blog about, then more things sooooon!

Currently Reading: The Sandman: Overture by Neil Gaiman.

Currently Listening: Stars & Embers album by ISON

Currently Watching: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel