Sunday, July 19, 2009

Benfer

This is a painting inspired by and dedicated to Celia Benfer Benfer, a beautiful poet who lives in Paraguay. I cannot yet post it on my art blog because it is too recent (July 17, 2009) Its title is Jug With Purple Stripe. If you cannot see the jug, keep staring at it until it finds you.
I believe the objective for an artist is to always create something sincere and, at the same time, something that will appreciate in value. Like a poem, it must ring true. Like a violin, the creation should not be something that will depreciate with time. Just the opposite - like a Stradivarius violin. Some violins are not only tools of the trade for a violinist, but are great works of art as well. I truly hope this one appreciates. Wish me luck.