Yesterday, as I was finishing up this portrait of Eileen, I found myself dreaming up an idea for my next show...
I imagined painting a series of portraits of women who are inspirational.In the portraits I would do my best to capture their strength... straight on and honest.
In my some-what delusional mind, I imagined that perhaps I could seek out a grant for this project. I could travel around and paint these portraits of women.
Men get enough credit, I don't worry about them.
Women, on the other hand, are still relatively new to this concept of complete self-confidence and inner strength.
I believe we seek it out in others, as a light to guide us. We know it when we see it.
I think we all have a desire to become strong, self-confident and self-realized.
To know what our strengths are, and how to use them to their best ability.
This is just an idea, maybe it's too corny or maybe it's a good one.
Of-course I would start my series with my friends right here in Bisbee.
It's a great idea and it wouldn't hurt to try to get a grant, what can they say, yes or no. There are so many wonderful, strong women in Bisbee too. Thank you for the amazing painting, I am flattered beyond belief! I love you, my friend!
ReplyDeleteIt's my opinion that no idea should be contingent upon getting a grant.
ReplyDeleteIf you're passionate enough to do it, then grant or no you do it any way.
However it never hurst to try!
Hey GB, I love the new background alot! on Eileen's painting. Love the idea you came up with, Arizona Commission on the Arts just might go for it, I think deadlines for grants are September, so maybe really timely. Sign me up for a new portrait by you! I have three already, but this new larger canvas style you are using is GREAT! Off to swim laps, soaking at the Roper Lake we missed you!
ReplyDeleteI would still love to go to Roper before it closes. I'll check into the AZ Arts Commission!
ReplyDeleteyes!!!! make your dream list and do it. YOU are inspirational!! i hope the funding grant goddesses come through for this great idea!
ReplyDeleteWe shall see! I'll start to work on this right after my art show!
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