EROTIC EXPRESSIONS

I had an invitation to show my work today. At first I thought great! Well, I few things need to be cleared up first: The group that likes my work is called "The Jesus Army"...ok? My first thought was, why would a religious group want to show my erotic art? So I asked, as one would! They actually like the work I did in the past. So, I thought that I better let them know what I do now, just in case they think that being associated with an artist who paints about sex and the desire/passion felt may not be a good idea! Still waiting for a reply ;)

I think it may be another case of so close but so far, in regard to getting recognised for who I am and not being judged for what I paint. Yes, judge, criticize, praise and comment on my work but don’t use this to judge or build an impression on Mark. Of course, I have the desire and passion for sex but that is not my soul purpose for painting erotic art. I am starting to get worried about being seen as some dirty old man. Ok, I’m getting on a bit and yes I can get down and dirty (you should see what I look like after I’ve done gardening for a few hours!), love the human form and all it offers but I see myself as an all-round well ground type of guy.

All this raises some concerns within me. Am I going to find it hard to find a venue to show my work – so far, that appears to be the case! Will I limit my market – more than likely, as although many people feel the same desire, passions...and yes, have sex, they choose to hide the fact from the world and not be open about their true desires and wants? Mind you, putting one of my paintings on your bedroom wall could pose a few issues, especially if you have children or worse, your parents come around! So...ok, I have limited my market! So, I’m going to have trouble showing or selling my work but...here’s the deal – I don’t care! I paint what I paint because it makes me feel alive, raises desires, passions and charges me with great energy to create. The work I have shown so far is only the start: I have so many ideas in my head, that should my head explode and end up as a blob on the floor, I would not be too surprised.

Like I said in my previous blog, I’m looking at creating a more open dialogue, which is to say, rather than just upload images, give you a little insight into me – the person I am, not the person people may think. In regard to my art, I think is quiet simple: If you like it, look at it or better still – buy it. If you don’t like, ok – don’t look at it or buy it. It’s funny how people criticise people and or what they do based on what they have seen or heard...now, that seems a lot of time and energy to waste on something or someone you don’t like.

Enough for now. Hope all is well with you all. Oh, and for a bit of non-arty stuff...I’m going to have a bath. Now, you tell me if that is as attractive as Desire, Passion and Sex. LOL!