My Little Miracles

I woke up early this morning even after a late night out at The Collective Art Gallery opening of BITCHES. Jason purchased a small piece for me. Thank You Oded for providing us artists' a place to show our work. I'll look forward to the next opening in August during Sunset Junction.

It's middle of the afternoon and I've had a busy and productive morning. I've started my 3 Picasso inspired Little Girls. They will take some time, but I can see the finish. I've also done some 'googling' for some Frida Kahlo inspiration and next up I will search for some Keith Haring images. I will look forward to the simplicity of Keith Haring inspired Little Girls. I spent my early years, imitating his work, yet knowing that I wasn't being honest to myself. Yet still, I can see a little Keith in all my Little Girls.

Jason is at work today. It's nice to have some alone time to get back into my painting. It's been some time since I've sat down and painted all day. It's feeling great to do so. While on Google, I also found some images of Divine, The Lady Bunny, and Amanda Lepore which I sketched earlier in the morning as Jason was sleeping. Inbetween working on the Picasso and Modigliani pieces, I will treat myself for a little 'freak' painting-meaning working on those people such as Divine, Amanda, Jerome, the Lady Bunny, and the many many others who remind me that their courage to express themselves has been a great gift to me.

The piece here is titled 'Heart Strung White Love Her Girl.' It is my second Little Girl after 'In Red Light District.' Personally, I don't think of this as one of my best pieces, but luckily she appeared immediately after my first Little Girl. Almost 12 years later, my Little Girls continue to appear; I can't imagine life without them. They are my light, my spirit, my little miracles. They are my love, my gift to the world.

May you share your own miracles with our world.

Enjoy!

I think it's time for a little nap!