Art - new and old

I've been going through a lot of introspection, reading and a regaining of health of late.  It has had a positive influence on my creativity and I have again taken up painting.  Here are some new pieces:

Modigliani study

No Such Thing As No Hope

Fly Home

Here is an older painting that I still have to finish - see if you can see where! 

7-13-11

Here are a couple of photographs I've done recently.  I'm becoming fond of half images, taken on the first or last exposures on a roll of film like in the cup of tea.  It's esthetically pleasing to me and both a bit iconic and humorous. 

   

Road Trip

I love riding in cars and adore road trips ...up until about the fifth straight hour in the car.  Then I get a bit restless and sore.  My husband and I recently drove 5 1/2 hrs to visit his parents.  I had some expired film that I'd been waiting to experiment with.  Here are some of the results! 

'A Look Through The Forest' has been featured in Surreal Arts Weekly!

Isn't this cool?!  I'm so excited!!!  It will be up on the website for a week.  I'm not sure if there is a print version.  Here's a link to their site.  

Here's the image and a link to it in my etsy shop: 

A Look Through The Forest

My most beloved art form is experimental video.  Currently unable to edit due to a lack of a working camcorder, I wanted to bring that talent into my photography.  Here's a print called 'A Look Through The Forest.'  It's surreal, sort of creepy, dreamy and implies that there's more going on than the viewer is knowledgeable of.  I like that.  Let's create together, write your own story!   Let me know what you think! 

Simple Chili Recipe

Hi!  Here is a very simple chili recipe that I came up with.  ...everyone is nuts over it, so I thought that you all might enjoy it.  Writing recipes is not my thing, and I realize this might be a humorous attempt.  I call it 'Mostly Meat Chili': 

1 can Milwaukee’s Best

1 can Coors light

1 can chicken stock

2.5-4 chicken breasts, cut into bite size segments

5 turkey breast burger patties

½ large onion {chopped}

3-4 celery stalks {chopped}

1 can of corn

¾ industrial sized can crushed tomatoes ...think it was 9lbs

1 package of chili seasoning

1 t chili powder [or more, to taste]

2-3 T vegetable oil

Heat oil in dutch oven.  When hot, add meat.  Cook mostly through.  Add onion.  Cook for a couple of minutes and add the rest of the ingredients.  Simmer 1 hr.