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Originality is for nerds

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In my own backyard…Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz.

When I was a teenager, another student asked me, “Why do you always draw trees?”

I like trees, and I still do. Not to mention, there are a lot of them

So,shoot me. I may draw the same subject over and over. If that’s good enough for Monet, it should be good enough for me.

When I was living in Queens, most of my drawing subjects came from my own block.

After the rain

Another for instance

So,don’t be under the impression that there’s nothing inspiring out there.

Do like Picasso, and so many of the masters.

Do the same subject matter over and over again.

You don’t have to travel far…

I never did get around to the man with the parrot on his shoulder, though.

Haven’t I Seen That Someplace Before?

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For me,it sees to be a season of revisiting old themes.  Certain things resonate with me, and probably have some deep seated meaning, the way recurring dreams do.  At least, these are not recurring nightmares.  Phew!

So, I revisited empty chairs and cats in the window.  So, guess I’ll do another staircase.  A couple of staircases from before:

In honor of the 4th of July weekend, I will repost this.  I did it a couple of years ago, while I was still in New York City.

Then there’s this one.  Not really all that good, but it has a special place in my heart.  After a hiatus of about 5 years, claiming that I’d never do artwork…never pick up another colored pencil again!!!  I drew this.

Thing was, that back in the 1990’s, I was trying desperately to get into shows and get my art seen.  What a frustration that was!  I felt as if I was knocking my head into a brick wall.

I always felt that if people could see my work, they’d like it.  So, now I have all you viewers , and I feel at peace.  Thank God for the internet, and thank God for all of you.  Happy 4th Everybody!