life – Page 8 – brian sostrom

Balance

March 4, 2020 by Brian Sostrom, posted in art

I am working on a series of sky-scapes. The balance of subtle and bold. This one has a bit of newly found magic.

Balance is a difficult concept for me. I have never found a great work life balance. I get a little obsessed.

Time

February 24, 2020 by Brian Sostrom, posted in poem

Time

Healing wounds through obliteration. The erosion of every living thing. Document and memorialize, the void is gaping thee.

Burning out

February 19, 2020 by Brian Sostrom, posted in art

Monday was my 47th consecutive day working in the studio. Truly hitting the wall and burning out. An amazing winter squall came raging through, I was back on board.

Bigger Things

February 18, 2020 by Brian Sostrom, posted in art

Cloud painting on wooden panel.

Five for Wyoming

January 29, 2020 by Brian Sostrom, posted in art

These paintings are finally boxed and shipping to Horizon Fine Art Gallery in Jackson, Wyoming. My Dad is from Wyoming so I have always had a love for the state. Growing up we were constantly taking road trips to Wyoming. I should have moved to Wyoming, always intended to.

Through the Pane

January 18, 2020 by Brian Sostrom, posted in poem

Through the Pane

I don’t like to plan, so much to do. Grand aspirations only seem to disappoint. The tedious artistic attitude, dissatisfied with work. I appreciate the positives regardless of the height. Nothing competes with the feeling of creation. Something new and alive, glimpsed through the pane.

Dark Thoughts

December 21, 2019December 21, 2019 by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized

Dark Thoughts

It is a stream darkly meandering.

Negativity eroding the shore.

Stay dry, the current is strong.

………………………………………………………………………..

I often hear about Holiday depression. This year I seem to be feeling it. A terrible dread and sense of hopelessness. Perhaps it is a chemical thing. Maybe something to do with the sun failing to rise above the hill. I posted something regrettable last night on WordPress, I am sorry for that. I hope everyone is doing well this Holiday Season.

Best Nine

December 20, 2019 by Brian Sostrom, posted in Uncategorized

I wasn’t going to do it this year, but my will is weak. Here are my best nine from Instagram!

Thank you all for so much support in 2019. As an introvert sharing my art online runs contrary to all of my solitary instincts. I am alive, inspired and motivated so 2020, be gentle.