Degas

Well, I was fortunate to be able to see the new exhibition of Degas sculpture, drawings and paintings at the new Art Gallery of Alberta. Amazing! While the sculpture Little Dancer was the only piece he ever exhibited in public in his life (and it was there) also in this exhibit was work he had in his studio when he died, and they were cast as is in bronze. These were the most intriguing to me. The artist's touch is present and so alive that they capture the essence of sculpting with passion. His drawings on tracing paper were beautiful and full of expression and it is funny to think that someday someone could come into your studio when your gone and what you would otherwise toss as a study, or uncompleted could end up touring the world surrounded by security guards.

creating

Sometimes, we have days where we just need to sit and contemplate where we are at in life. With the passing of another aunt of mine in a one month period, a moment of thought is only natural.I think about finding small things to appreciate in a day that seems negative. Appreciation for the breath of life and the ability to create.What I create tomorrow is yet to be born. How cool is that! To wake each day and create something that was not on the earth the day before. That is art.