As with many epic tales 912NYT begins mid-saga. So in the classic telling, the heroine aspires to some great and universal goal that we share in our hearts, and we root for her success. Meanwhile the lengthening shadows of vile circumstance and treacherous intent, are ever threatening to overtake her and bring the tale to ruin.
You know like The Barbie Movie.
(haven’t seen it yet but I’m assuming.)
For 912NYT, we are witness to mankind in the quest for peace and fulfillment of the individual, while cultures around the world are forever in tension with, and racing to overcome the darker instincts of our nature. And at some critical juncture we are called to question the virtues we’ve chosen to guide us.
The Sixth Panel Of Ten
Leap Of Faith marks the midpoint of the painting process. I finished this painting several months ago and have two more complete since then. So there are a few preceding it and a few ahead…
Void 2X
Last Survivor
Box Cutter
Angel Of Terror
Naked Capitalism
Leap Of Faith
I Am Soldier
Disaster Porn
Innocence Lost #1 (American Girl)
Innocence Lost #2 (Afghan Boy)
And Now Some Jazz Poetry, Tada!
OK before that scares you into clicking-off, think William S. Burroughs as read by Brad Pitt… maybe.
Leap Of Faith
A 2-min intro into the thinking, process, and painting.
A Quote To Live By:
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
P.S.
Large or small is there a “leap of faith” you’ve faced?
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So, some time has passed since writing the Leap Of Faith entry, and there have been a few leaps taken! Retooling the studio in a new country would be one. BTW The Barbie Movie was all that I hoped for, and spoiler... she did outpace the vile shadows of vile intent. Well done Barbie.
Every time I write anything of consequence it's a leap of faith bc I'm so bad at spelling. The original post said, "and we route for her success." not what I was rooting for.
Also, I had to spell check this comment. lols