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Thoughts on Radiance

I went to see Jean Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child. It was awesome and sad. I got to see a glimpse of the mind of an artist, his joys and struggles. He was a famous and wealthy man who died at 27, leaving behind thousands of pieces of art. It was thrilling seeing a vibrant, articulate artist in this footage. It was compelling to see how elite art circles shut him out. It was sad to see that he couldn't overcome his demons (grief over Warhol's death, his relationship with his father, his struggle with drugs).

I know many creative types who think fame and money will make things better. This doc showed that all of that success can't fix low self-esteem, loneliness, old family baggage or any other fucked up noises that go on in your head.

Go see this, especially if you're a creative type. As Lao Tse once said, "He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still."

Driving Down Beveryly Blvd.

I was heading home on a Sunday afternoon when I caught these paintings in the corner of my eye. I had to stop and look. They were part of garage sale taking place on Beverly Blvd. They were sitting on grass out under the bright sun. My first thought was the grass might stain the canvas! Then my second thought was that the sun would dull the colors of the paintings. I had to rescue them. Aren't those colors just mesmerizing!

Coy

I usually rescue paintings. Every once and awhile, I'll find a piece that just grabs my attention and I have to snatch it up. Such was the case with the vase above with the coy design. My friend Steve took a liking to it and secured it for his porch.

Recent Rescues: Flower Power

A Good Home

This is Valerie. She saw my listing for this beautiful watercolor of tropical fish. She said she wanted to give this painting a good home. I'm glad. That's exactly what these fish need.

Portrait

I found this portrait on a floor at a thrifstore. I put a frame on it and now I'm all gaga over it.