For me inspiration is happiness, much desired but elusive. It is the fuel that powers motivation and makes for possibilities.
I force myself to start on a new work, make that first mark. If I surrender doubt, I get lost in the process of painting. Creativity is an adventure that generates its own form of inspiration.
In my life I have felt like a negative soul. Still it seems the act of creation is an act of optimism.
Enjoying these modest sized panels. I have been prepping a lot of large boards as well, mixing up the scale.
It is difficult, I am difficult. Thinking back to past relationships I see my faults. I see my wrongs in the darkest manner. Thinking forward as a person of growth I see the changes needed. I want to evolve, I want to be better. Here I am.
Playing around with some waves.
This seems like the album cover for a band I was never in.
This small painting was just sold by RiverSea Gallery in Astoria, Oregon.
Four to Abend Gallery
These four paintings are part of a small works exhibit that opened last night at Abend Gallery in Denver, Colorado. I am having a solo show at this gallery in August of 2020.
A tranquil post on this Friday after Halloween.
Happy Halloween! I painted this last November it seems to have the right vibe for today.
While picking up my Vashon Island show I saw friends and family. I was fortunate to carve pumpkins with my sister’s family! That is me in the foreground.
I sold this after the show ended. I have discovered that Art Centers are a bad way to sell artwork. They can be a fun social event but for artists trying to make a living, I haven’t had any good experiences. Selling work through a small gallery is likely to be a better way to sell art. If you can sell work yourself no one is taking 50% of the sale!
brian sostrom 