It’s no secret that things have been mega weird since the “Great Embarrassment” of 2016. Any way you slice it America is seen differently around the world. As a result of 50% of the country not voting, we can collectively hold our heads in shame. The 26% of the population that voted the 45th president into office are too stubborn and blinded by spoon fed “faith” to admit they were wrong, just as wrong as the 50% that didn’t cast a vote at all. There should be a fine for people who shirk their civic duty during the general election.  Nobody is perfect, surely not me, and we will all be talking about this for a long time to come. Except for those in denial, they will hum and make noise and talk over any attempts at a rational and pertinent discussion. My inner artistic therapeutic rebel had to digest some cathartic visuals right after the election. I also wrote quite a bit, trying to express and satisfy my need for insight into our collective American psychosis.

On the up and up, what a great time to bring a life into the world. Becoming a new father in October before the election is the best thing that could have happened to me. My wife and I welcomed our baby boy, Esher, into our family and a new adventure has begun. Watching him grow up and seeing his smile in the morning is priceless. Before his birth I made a strong effort to get all previous projects completed to satisfaction. Everything went well and it has been nice to start some new work at a relaxing pace.

It is hard to visualize what will come next, but I am feeling confident at this time in upholding the essence of abstraction. This was my drive and focus before the torch of law was passed on, and it’s time to continue the process of discovery with drawing and painting. In the near future I will be taking pictures of the recent work and updating the website, as well as gearing up to apply for a couple of new juried competitions.