Saturday, December 3, 2022

On Being an Artist

 

As at other times when life has shut down on me, during the pandemic I turned to the arts to mentally survive. Since that time I have been very active as an artist again while continuing to write. I wrote a poem about being an artist and a Christian a while back and share it here now along with the announcement that I have the privilege of being selected to show two works of art at a local gallery. It's great fun to show my artwork again and deeply rewarding to feel like a true artist--not because I got into a show, but because my brain is filled with images, colors and desire to put art out into the world. 

 

I only know Whose I am

When a brush is in my hand

Or my fingers are stained with ink

From that well

Or a pencil is between my fingers

And pressing against paper

Or a brush is filled with pigment

Flowing onto canvas

Or when a Bible is splayed out before me.

© M.R.Hyde 2022


 Jumbo Shrimp Art Show - Cottonwood Center for the Arts

 

Torbjorn © M.R.Hyde 2022

Safely In © M.R.Hyde 2022

Enjoy the Arts and Support your Local Artists!


 

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