This photo reminds me of me when I was about seven years old, wanting to go swimming when the waves were too rough. I'd get clobbered but then I somehow survived.
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The details and particulars in my paintings are often taken from my photos. A dramatic Midwestern sky might be juxtaposed over a wild and early California coastline, with an especially charming old farmhouse plunked down on the beach (complete with a glad- or geranium-filled flower garden), there may be toys strewn about -- usually there's some surf. There's a little something for everyone! - Relocate without leaving home...
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I've thought about "where" for so long that the idea of an imaginary place took hold. After many years of mulling it over and playing around, I've developed it -- and continue to develop it -- into a real imaginary place called New Island.
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I very much enjoyed reading about New Island. I grew up on what seemd like the opposite of worlds at the time, Long Island. I was frustrated by the crowding lack of what I wanted as a boy, wilderness and animals. In my senior year I and some friends drove out to Montalk Pt and were amazed when for the first time we saw and walked on deserted empty beaches. What heaven. The picture of you facing the big waves so reminds me of when I was little and afraid of the surf and always wanting to go to the bay side of Jones Beach. Then a few years go by and the waves can't seem to be big enough. Deb & I are so looking forward to your painting. Thanks Rusty. Trust your instruments bud.
Rick Myers
Posted by: Rick Myers | September 30, 2010 at 02:54 PM