quote day

I will behave in such a way that no one is able to disturb my inner peace.  

I will behave in such a way that everyone becomes helpful to me and that they also grow.                 
                                                                                                                                   -Swami Rama

Artist as Accidental Activist

Artist as Accidental Activist

Violet Grey Tile Wave

Beeswax & natural pigment on Khadi paper      12" x 12"    2008

Red Tile Wave

Beeswax & natural pigment on Khadi paper       12" x 12"        2008

Red Orange Tile Wave

          Beeswax & natural pigment on Khadi paper         12" x 12"          2008

Happy Thanksgiving!

Always got a kick out this Rockwell illustration with the floating turkey. It appears to be filled with helium and Grandma is trying to keep it from rising toward the ceiling as the family is enjoying Grandpa's practical joke. The questione is did Norman paint it this way intentionally with his wry sense of humor.

"Green Yellow Tile Wave"

      
Beeswax & natural pigment on Khadi paper                12" x 12"               2008

they are from this week’s huge 350 EARTH project, what the newspapers are calling ‘the first planet-scale group art show.’

http://earth.350.org/big-pictures/

Santa Fe, NM

The Santa Fe EARTH event, showing how the Santa Fe River could look if there was water running through it. The Santa Fe River is one of the 10 most endangered rivers in North America. Over a 1,000 people came out and held up blue painted pieces of cardboard or tarps as a satellite passed over. The event was put on by 350.org and the Santa Fe Art Institute on November 20, 2010 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Image by Michael Clark
Michael Clark Photography
505.310.4571
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from a sketch with porcelain tiles

As an idea develops in making art. Perhaps first came the realization many years ago that I was seeing "the wave" in the landscape. A mountain, a row of trees, a field, laying before me like a giant wave approaching. My interest and studies in energetic waves from radio waves to the wave of joy that spreads through our body as we accept it. The waves of a fever coming in through our neck as a virus invades. The waves of a vision manifesting... The understandings came together and I began intentionally painting the wave. The "Into the Waves Series", over a period of a few years developed. One day sitting on the toilet I looked down at the tiles on the floor and experienced what I call a Wholy Shit experience. There were the waves in the tiles, figuratively. Immediately popped into mind "rubbings" and the sketching began. A succession of doing, seeing more, and acting on the wave as it came through me figuratively and energetically.

Blue Orange Tile Wave

Full Moon in Taurus, the Bull, grab it lovingly by the horns, stay close to Earth and appreciate its bounty of beautifull squash! November's full moon - the third of four full moons in one season - is a Blue Moon. The second full moon in a month is also a Blue Moon.

     Beeswax & natural pigment on Khadi paper            12" x 12"                 2008

Tile Violet Wave

     Tile Violet Wave         Beeswax & natural pigment on Khadi Paper    12" x 12"        

“Tile Wave Series” began as rubbings from the textured waves in the patterned surfaces of 12 inch square porcelain tiles. I loosely taped the sides to allow imperfection in the edges. Using these given wave patterns on/in the tiles, I layered color gradations - building to a heightened texture to complete the process.

quote day

"It is not the language of painters but the language of nature which one should listen to, the feeling for the things themselves, for reality, is more important than the feeling for pictures." Vincent van Goph

                                                                                                     

Roofer was Here                                                                            ©Greg Patch

Environmental Art Happening with 350.org

http://earth.350.org/get-involved/
large scale art pieces will be photographed by satellite and shared with the world on the eve of the next round of U.N. climate talks

latest work... a progressing transformation note 3

Over the next time reference I will post notes of progressing transformation with this project...

progressing from somewhat developed/lived with/to morewhat developed/lived with

the Lotka paper is quite soft fiber and loosely bound with the itself/jute, fragile and requiring a slow, methodical process with the working of the wax colors (see note 2 for reference)

for many years with fascination and using in a white boy's way the Northwest NA ceremony of Potlatch and having attended several Tibetan Budhist Sand Painting Rituals I've edged closer to a more personal experience with the idea of letting go of an art created through a meaningful, intentful, focussed growth. (Attachment) My purpose here is/will be to celebrate the power of nature in its transformative state. We treasure/celebrate material gain in our cultures. After all possession is 9/10ths of the law. How
ego-centrically absurd and nebulus of us!. Through a general alchemy with fire. My intention is to complete this and another similar on the Lotka paper. In the summer of 2011, perhaps at Solstice or Full Moon I/We will ignite the ends of jute and video cam the process in exhibition. Ahhh, I would still "possess the video, nahhh. That too will no longer be viewed but transferred to another state the following year...  Vidio that?!

Art Scams / Beware

From     Audrey Briggs [audriggs@gmail.com]
Subject     artworks purchase

Good day to you.

I am so excited that I came across of your work on internet search,I  

am interested in purchasing these creative artworks from  
you.....................

Standing Together,Deep into the Forest,Road to the Ridge,Hidden  
Treasure,Below the Fishin' Hole and Beckoning Route

Let me know their various prices.and how much discounts are you going  to give?I will be happy to have these selected artworks hung in our  new home in South Africa.As well,I want you to take out the shipping  cost.I have been in touch with a shipping firm that will be shipping  other house decoratives.

We are traveling from our Seattle home to our new apartment as soon as  
possible.On Paying for the artworks,I will be glad to pay you with a  
Money Order or Cashier's check in US funds that can be easily cashed  
at your local bank,please let me know on how to proceed for the  
payment of the creative artworks.

I will await your advise on how to proceed.Have a wonderful day.

Take care,
Audrey Briggs

Women Environmental Artists Directory

http://weadartists.org/iran-a-growing-eco-art-movement-2

Am really enjoying this woven wave!

Chilly Morning w/Sun 1

                  Chilly Morning w/Sun 1                                    ©Greg Patch

Chilly Morning w/Sun

 

      Chilly Morning w/Sun                            ©Greg Patch


Am a member of the online Artist Marketing Resources group the conversation was on how we became and put ourselves out being an artist. This was my response...
"I was the kid in school who the teacher asked to help them draw the maps on the blackboard. It was just something I did. I get butterflies in my stomach every time just before I show. I try to look at it as a positive excitement experience. Sometimes I get the same butterflies just before I go to work on a piece before me. I'll put some music on and the rhythm helps disperse the butterflies. Looking back at it I think realizing that it is not just one leap, but, a series of leaps and bounds, and plateaus [and perilous caverns] helps me to keep things in perspective. And cherishing that I still have a long way to go helps to keep it alive..."


In another conversation in the group this quote from Oscar Wilde; "The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple." is appropriate here.

2nd Friday Opening "Small Treasures" 6pm - 8p at ArtExposure through January 12th

  22527 Highway 17

between Holly Ridge, NC and Hampstead, NC

(just south of Highway 210 and Lowes)

I'll have 5 pieces at 2nd Friday Opening "Small Treasures"

 Infinity 6 

http://gregpatch.blogspot.com/2010/04/infinity-6.html

Atlas Shrugged I/We can't afford the luxury of that fantasy                          http://gregpatch.blogspot.com/2010/10/atlasshrugged.html

writing dots 

http://gregpatch.blogspot.com/2010/10/untitledyet.html

Red/Violet Waves 

http://greenartstudio.com/RedVioletWaves.htm

Into Wave 13 

http://greenartstudio.com/intowaves13.html

Gallery Hours: 

Tuesday through Saturday: 10AM - 5PM

Thursday: Open Studio from 5:30-7:30

(Call ahead to schedule)

Sunday: 12:00-5:00 PM

Monday: Closed

 PH. #910-330-4077

Seeking New Employ

Have posted in search of new employ/space for myself  and wanted to share here on my blog to approach the enFolding possibilities! 

Wholistic Health Caregiver: Over 25 years in the wholistic health field in diet, cooking, herbal consults & lifestyle. Will accept a bungalow/art studio on your back 40 and a reasoned stipend. Warm zones. Box 11436, Wilmington, NC, 28404 for interview appointment call 910-616-9930

Three Waves

Three Waves      

Beeswax & natural pigment on Elephant dung paper

5 x 7

2007

I was recently contacted by Anna-Luiza Ramsthaler, a graduate student at the University of Brasilia, Brazil. Anna-Luiza is working on her Master Degree in the Center for Sustainable Developing. She asked my permission to use an image of Three Waves in a presentation she is making.  These kind of contacts are humbling and they give this artist a great sense of appreciation. Thank you Anna-Luiza!

Poem by J Khat O'Brien

On Nov 5 I posted to Twitter & FB "In the wombs of our mothers 
are the seeds of our children" - unknown 
I did a google search and could not find an author.


On Nov 6th I received from my very special friend and teacher
J Khat O'Brien... she had called and had left a message
of celebrating the thinning of the veils. Traditionally this was the 
time to celebrate our ancestors, ie.; Hallow's Eve, Las Dias de Muerte, 
All Soul's Day, Remembrance Day, et al.


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J Khat O'Brien "called you and I think I left a message on the phone? 
not sure but I called on Oct 31st ...
had just done an ancestor's ceremony ...
and wanted to share the time/energy/sacred space

these words came to me ..."

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I come from the womb of a woman,
a mother, my mother - and a daughter ...
and as she carried me within her womb,
inside of her, before my birth,
she also held within her
all of the seeds that she might bear in this life
potential of Life
whispers of Life - past, present and future

as it had been with her mother before her

and, myself, not yet born
into the world of both great joy and sorrow
I carried within me all the seeds that I might bear,
as she had also carried me

the child of the child of the child
the daughter of the daughter, of the mother,
of the Mother

a-ho! a-hey!
I call out to you, my Ancestors
o Wise Souls,
you watch over and guide us
holding our heritage
a journey of souls
through space and time -
through the Light

and now we light the lights!
burn bright, candles!
light the way!
and place the incense just so -
alight, smoldering on,
the trails of sacred smoke
wafting up and around the
sacred space -
making the place
for our Ancestors to come

we leave a tall glass of spring water for you,
for you have traveled far,
and you have hunger and thirst

soon, we'll prepare you a meal
a feast for our Ancestors

our souls are fed by love
our souls are fed by trust
our souls are fed by beauty

place the bowl of nut meats
place the bowl of sugar treats
the Ancestors are coming!

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an ancestors song
j khat o'brien
written 31st october mmx