Thingamabob in the oval office is going for it!
Into The Fire
With the Los Angeles wildfires, unfathomable devastation and staggering losses, my heart goes out to everyone involved. I am once again reminded of my artwork - lots of black scribbles from pen accentuated with intense red acrylic ink.
Integration Of Oops
I made an Oops while painting. Squeezing the small bottle of gouache, it slipped out of my hand and fell into the most concentrated section of the colors, making an imprint. Stunned and frozen momentarily, I then said screw it, I’ll just roll with it. So, I rolled the bottle all over the claybord creating a completely different movement and blend of the luscious colors. I gained heightened awareness that integrating an Oops allows for the magic of discovery!
Powerful Intensity
I was perusing my smaller mixed media pads last night and this image from a while ago grabbed my attention. Likely I was feeling powerful intensity when I created it, similar to now with the political climate.
A Loaded Gun
Cocked and ready to go off! Referencing husband and his behavior during our divorce, this artwork is part of a series of 3. The first was Sociopath, the second is this one, and the third is Magnificent, Fascinating, Perilous Moments On the Edge.
With the election of thingamabob, without question, this is what America will soon have in the highest office wholly supported by SCOTUS.
U.S. Presidential Election - 2024
I really thought women would be the force in determining the outcome and elect Kamala, along with additional support from aware, evolved men. Surely, women would feel so angry that sovereignty and the right to govern our bodies have been taken away with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, as just the beginning. Women definitely were a force….for evil. My thinking was wrong! With this escalated trend of our worth so minimized, I see it’s the wrong time for a female president. I return to what I’ve known for a long time and a premise of my work - that women are complicit in perpetuating systemic distorted patriarchy pervading every facet of our lives. Thereby, upholding the system of inequality.
Spin
Since Tuesday night, I’ve been spinning. As E. Jean Carroll stated, “I tried to tell you.”
Gouache
With the matte, rich colors, presently, this is my favorite medium.
Sanguine
An adjective that means optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation. I am sanguine about individual and collective prospects.
Last Night's Presidential Debate
Whew, what an ordeal! Kamala did an outstanding job of not getting pulled into thingamabob’s vortex of negativity, discombobulation, and rants. I thought she was eloquently impressive in communicating effectively and coherently her plans for addressing the needs of the people and baiting him. Plus, she has a great, encouraging smile. A hugely glaring contrast! Although the moderators were better than the last debate at least in addressing a few of the lies, they did let him manipulate the narrative from time to time and go beyond the allotted response time. After around 80 stressful minutes, I started muting him. When that didn’t calm me, I turned to my paints and created this dense work. Kinetic and quick, it did the trick!
