#artimitatinglife

[queenoma]

Mark is a deplorable dark soul but you can’t fault him for telling the TRUTH about Elta in his OTH writing re: “In one scene, Mouth talks about Rachel leaving him for a more attractive man while everyone else comments on her plastic surgery.” Meaning her Leaving Riley Smith for Jackles and her being labeled the “plastic” Kween by SPN fandom. Elta sent on to OBJECTIFY HERSELF by accepting roles where she plays a bimbo without much intelligence living a SUPERFICIAL life putting her happiness in a MAN. Sound familiar? She said on the drama queens podcast she changed her last name as she was “Mrs Ackles all the way” as she prefers to ride the coattails of a partner to AVOID having to do any WORK herself [laziness] like vanity EP title on TW so she should be THE HW Queen of Nepotism

[leithomalley]

Life imitating Art.

I was scrolling through some old images tonight to a time some years ago when I would often paint from the early evening till the early hours of the morning. I would take lots of photos and going by this one I was trying to imitate what I was creating on canvas. In this case a self portrait titled ’Suspended Infatuation’.P

 At the time I was paying homage to artists who had inspired me in so many ways throughout my life. There is also some sort of straight jacket which seems to be untied.. possibly a metaphor for being set free by art? Perhaps. Was a long time ago.

I remember I had collaged on to the canvas some real twine (which I am being suspended by) and also included the actual paint brushes which were used earlier on in the works progression. I like to do that.

Although it’s difficult to see here, I have also included a scratched in line from a poem I wrote (“The Gift”):

“No breeze can hold it, this gift this life. Unbridled imagination, a string less kite”

The photo reminds me of the feeling of wonderment or the loss of inhibition one can experience alone with just yourself, your brushes, mediums and canvas. The stimulus and studio hours are somewhat different for me these days but I still lose myself at the smell of linseed as I enter that realm. If you have time, I dug out something I wrote in my sketch book at the time of the painting.. a little heavy on sentiment but I think it expresses where my mind was at during painting it.

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I am buoyed by the legacy of great painters, both past and present. 

Like a painterly tapestry, the influences of the masters interweave within me, imbuing my work with depth and resonance. The ethereal strokes of Van Gogh guide my hand, infusing my art with vibrant passion and emotional intensity. The luminous hues of Lloyd Rees illuminate my palette, whispering secrets of capturing light and the fleeting essence of nature. Picasso's daring experiments in form and perspective inspire me to challenge conventions and embrace innovation.

But it is not only the masters of the past who bestow their inspiration upon me. The contemporary painters of our time, the trailblazers who push boundaries and redefine artistic expression, add their voice to the symphony of inspiration. I feel the rhythmic pulse of abstract expressionism as embodied by Basquiat, the intricate details and narrative depth of Brett Whiteley, the simplicity and humour of Leunig and Mombassa and the thought-provoking conceptualism of Dali and Warhol.

[an-gaol-seo-ol]

Ah...the parallels...

[tattoosbyshabazz]

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[samyjo6542]

"I'm Movin' On" By Rascal Flatts #immovinon #rascalflatts #countrygroup #countrymusic #singersongwriter #musician #changes #artimitatinglife #countrymusiclyrics #lyricist #blessthebrokenroad #imelt #mywish #stand #lifeisahighway #prayingfordaylight #everyday #fastcarsandfreedom #thesedays #whathurtsthemost #mayberry #easy #lettinggo #meandmygang #country https://www.instagram.com/p/B3pTctfjoSy/?igshid=1hsr3ufdakn3q

[hanceart]

Tiny but mighty! The ultimate banana split series 🍌

[mimi-bwatt]

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Oh. #bananya #artimitatinglife #animeinreallife https://www.instagram.com/p/BxSqicVjcGQ/?igshid=16axbrox1t8q3

[sharonfacinelliactress]

#launderette #sitespecific #immersivetheatre #liveperformance #theatre #reccie #research #artimitatinglife #barbican #character #actress #ilovemyjob❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwt9xFYAcGa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m5dth5hz88ju

[whoislauralee]

Here's one of my newly shaded pages depicting when Mona's emotionally fallen down the well. 🕳I was having an emotional day while doing this one, having a cleansing cry, so she felt really on my wavelength. I wonder if it looks too disturbing? WELL it's still a work in progress, so we'll see how it evolves...PS--I'm up to 122 pages done, with 60 left to go! . . . #wip #workinprogress #comics #graphicnovel #drawing #ink #graphite #shading #makingcomics #whatsthematterwithmonastarr #makingmona #lauraleegulledge #yalit #downthewell #emotional #drawingmarathon #artimitatinglife #lifeimitatingart https://www.instagram.com/p/BtwnqS1lUK1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5t3iktwy2l5r

[andreadautzenberg-blog]

Exhibition year 2

[thericheproject]

“These are dark times, there is no denying. Our world has perhaps faced no greater threat than it does today. But I say this to our citizenry: We, ever your servants, will continue to defend your liberty and repel the forces that seek to take it from you! Your Ministry remains, strong.“ — Minister of Magic, Rufus Scrimgeour, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows #artimitatinglife • • • • • #harrypotter #scotus #washingtondc #supremecourt #likescenesfromamovie #collectivelycreate #VSCO #igdc #dc #VSCOcam #VSCOaesthetics #minnstagramers #letswander #momentslikethese #selfreflection #moody #citylife #feedissoclean #killthecity #freelivingsociety #liveauthentic #folkgood #goexplore (at Supreme Court of the United States)

[midnighteskye]

Daily doodles #doodle #sketch #art #drawing #daily #artimitatinglife #pill #pearls #watermelon #food #fruit #snack #purse #pain # birthday #balloons #popcorn #bikini #summer #peach

[technodrome1]

Gucci gang @troubleandrew #portrait #fashion #gucci #ivon @gucci #technodrome1art #nycartist #artimitatinglife #dromed #2018 #newwork #illustration #fashiondesigner #crosshatching #hustler #inspirational #beastmode #fashionweek #guccighost #guccibelt

[theterpingshowgirl]

Video game hot dog Dahlia and real life hot dog Dahlia seem a little different but also soooo the same? #animalcrossing #animalcrossingnewhorizons #acnh #hotdog #dahlia #lifeimitatingart #artimitatinglife https://www.instagram.com/p/CENdKxUnLoC/?igshid=wlyz7mw38ppd

[mrinstadotgram]

Serenity last night in the new Jetta.... #carlife #serenity #mk7 #photography #artimitatinglife (at Hughes Landing) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDTtX_XgKlx/?igshid=tvge3mar5rvu

[sooze68]

Part II, Can you spare a square... 🧻🧻🧻 #covid19 #coronavirus #secondwave #restrictions #emptyshelvesagain #staysafe #beresponsible #share #canyouspareasquare #illustration #retro #witty #lifeimitatingart #or #artimitatinglife 🧻 (at Co-Vid 19) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB0kil-jQrz/?igshid=10z3886xa3fbf