The history of St. Roch/Rocco is in dispute - but I ignore such things - I venerate the saints as I know them - or as tradition has taught.
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Anyway - I may post him on "Up Your Street" in the next day or two. Unless I fall into deep depression and cut my ear off. I wish it was as good as the above photo. Now I'm wondering if it may not be the worst painting I ever did.
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Tuesday schedule: When I'm not painting I will be removing snow.
Rats!
ReplyDeleteI would really like to comment on this post, but my mind is a blank canvas.
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Terry--
ReplyDeleteA lesson I learned not so long ago concerning my music (and I am not a professional in any way)..I was very much the perfectionist...ESPECIALLY if I was going to be playing music for Mass..I would practice my guitar until my fingers were raw and tear myself to shreads when I messed up...yet I had no qualms casually strumming any little ditty that came to my head at an airport or a local park for pocket change...
What finally hit me that folks LIKED the music, whether it was perfect or not..I would get comments on how a song touched them in a particular sort of way..so I had a long sit down with my self--why do I create music?? Yes I enjoy it for myself but I also enjoy brightening other's day...and in THAT case they are the judge of its quality not me...
I like your art because it speaks to me...something I would enjoy having in my house.
Peace..Sara
Sara - that's the best lesson anyone ever taught me. Thanks very, very much!
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ReplyDeleteThere is so much dignity in the beggar's face and bearing, Terry. He reminds me of a priest lifting the chalice at the Consecration.
Enbrethiliel - I know - see - you catch that stuff.
ReplyDeleteEnbrethiliel, there is so much dignity in the beggar's face and bearing, that I didn't see him as a beggar at all. I thought that this was some kind of devotional or penitential act -- kneeling on the hard concrete. When I first read your comment, then, I thought you were referring to Terry's painting, not the photo.
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