5 inches. Pink Primate, acrylic on wood
What a lovely Sunday morning! I painted this tiny chimp outside enjoying the sunshine & heat of the day.. I also started a fun canvas to capture my favourite parts of summer to hang in my room during winter & keep me excited for the seasons that continually disappear & reappear. It got a little too hot & painting was put on hold, until later today. Interestingly, I've been having some strange occurrences with the number 3,6,9... seeing them all the time, so much so I googled the day before painting this. As I took photos, suddenly 3 flies appeared all in unison and landed right beside my pink pal. They then stood so still, I thought - is this real? They moved and a short moment later - all flew off -in unison again. It amused, I like the vibrant green metallic coat these flies have, makes me consider painting some.
The other side says 'Monkey See, monkey do." my intentions are that we share 'love', as seen in the eyes of my little monkey, twirling in the wind. A subliminal message of love.
I was (as are many) thinking about the olympics -opening ceremony & after some consideration and emotions getting caught up, I have a few things to say: What the frig did any of that have to do with athletes? With a celebration of sports? Why take the time to possibly insult millions, as they did, just look at social media to understand. I did not watch but was made well aware the following day with all the shared posts and disgust comments. No, I don't understand the comparison or reasoning but I do understand one thing: The Lord works in mysterious ways. Perhaps people would never even consider speaking about Jesus at the Olympics (one of the largest events in the world) but they are are NOW. Remember: good & bad publicity is ALL publicity. Jesus is a HOT topic and hotter now. Jesus would not hate them, Jesus would see it as just one more 'tribute' bringing attention to him, the almighty. Even those who do not believe could not believe what they were seeing'... or the reasoning behind it.
I could care less about those who go in drag, or anyones sexual preference unless pushed upon little kids who still think unicorns, Santa & the tooth fairy are real. Let children be children and NOT push adult politics on tiny developing brains. The other side of the conundrum coin is what you do in your bedroom is your choice I don't feel like looking at a man penis hanging out his shorts at anytime - let alone a world wide celebration as circulating photos display. To each his own... if it displeased you there is a simple solution: Don't watch. Don't support... now or in the future. Simple.
There's a show on Prime now about the fall of the Roman Empire, more so about how they keep the peasants from revolting by constantly amusing them with 'shows' in the grand arena, wine and bread. Encouraging them to be distracted 'escape' trials and tribulations if only for a few hours. Many claim we are still being distracted with sports, concerts and entertainers' in general. Entertainers back in the day were considered 'glorified clowns'... food for thought. The last thing Jesus would want is anyone to HATE in His name. So, instead of being angry, hurtful, resentful.. see it for what it also is, attention to Jesus, the light & the way - even if, via a drag queen. From what I've been reading it has been seen in a negative way and the olympics are plagued with problems because of it. I feel bad for the athletes who have trained their entire life to be the best at something only to have that ignored, with attentions focused elsewhere that has little to do with the olympics. Has the torch been distinguished for good? Time will tell.
Today I will focus on this beautiful world, so much more' than the olympics. I'll say prayers for Jasper, how sad an entire community up in flames, comments there too on how many water bomber planes could have been purchased with the billions 'sent' elsewhere. At least people appear more aware' than ever before, not that that helps the new homeless, devastated by the fires. I'll focus on love'. The Love of God is what created me & you... that's much more enjoyable to focus on.
Created to create.
What a lovely Sunday morning! I painted this tiny chimp outside enjoying the sunshine & heat of the day.. I also started a fun canvas to capture my favourite parts of summer to hang in my room during winter & keep me excited for the seasons that continually disappear & reappear. It got a little too hot & painting was put on hold, until later today. Interestingly, I've been having some strange occurrences with the number 3,6,9... seeing them all the time, so much so I googled the day before painting this. As I took photos, suddenly 3 flies appeared all in unison and landed right beside my pink pal. They then stood so still, I thought - is this real? They moved and a short moment later - all flew off -in unison again. It amused, I like the vibrant green metallic coat these flies have, makes me consider painting some.
The other side says 'Monkey See, monkey do." my intentions are that we share 'love', as seen in the eyes of my little monkey, twirling in the wind. A subliminal message of love.
I was (as are many) thinking about the olympics -opening ceremony & after some consideration and emotions getting caught up, I have a few things to say: What the frig did any of that have to do with athletes? With a celebration of sports? Why take the time to possibly insult millions, as they did, just look at social media to understand. I did not watch but was made well aware the following day with all the shared posts and disgust comments. No, I don't understand the comparison or reasoning but I do understand one thing: The Lord works in mysterious ways. Perhaps people would never even consider speaking about Jesus at the Olympics (one of the largest events in the world) but they are are NOW. Remember: good & bad publicity is ALL publicity. Jesus is a HOT topic and hotter now. Jesus would not hate them, Jesus would see it as just one more 'tribute' bringing attention to him, the almighty. Even those who do not believe could not believe what they were seeing'... or the reasoning behind it.
I could care less about those who go in drag, or anyones sexual preference unless pushed upon little kids who still think unicorns, Santa & the tooth fairy are real. Let children be children and NOT push adult politics on tiny developing brains. The other side of the conundrum coin is what you do in your bedroom is your choice I don't feel like looking at a man penis hanging out his shorts at anytime - let alone a world wide celebration as circulating photos display. To each his own... if it displeased you there is a simple solution: Don't watch. Don't support... now or in the future. Simple.
There's a show on Prime now about the fall of the Roman Empire, more so about how they keep the peasants from revolting by constantly amusing them with 'shows' in the grand arena, wine and bread. Encouraging them to be distracted 'escape' trials and tribulations if only for a few hours. Many claim we are still being distracted with sports, concerts and entertainers' in general. Entertainers back in the day were considered 'glorified clowns'... food for thought. The last thing Jesus would want is anyone to HATE in His name. So, instead of being angry, hurtful, resentful.. see it for what it also is, attention to Jesus, the light & the way - even if, via a drag queen. From what I've been reading it has been seen in a negative way and the olympics are plagued with problems because of it. I feel bad for the athletes who have trained their entire life to be the best at something only to have that ignored, with attentions focused elsewhere that has little to do with the olympics. Has the torch been distinguished for good? Time will tell.
Today I will focus on this beautiful world, so much more' than the olympics. I'll say prayers for Jasper, how sad an entire community up in flames, comments there too on how many water bomber planes could have been purchased with the billions 'sent' elsewhere. At least people appear more aware' than ever before, not that that helps the new homeless, devastated by the fires. I'll focus on love'. The Love of God is what created me & you... that's much more enjoyable to focus on.
Created to create.