Gravity

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I get compliments on my art when it shows the effects of gravity on the female body. The term I see the most in the comments is “real women”. These compliments come generally from females. I believe it is simple physics and the fact that there are so many body types. Where there is mass there will be the effect of gravity. I honestly don’t like when things that should fall are trying to levitate against nature. I consider natural as more beautiful. This is accepted by many women in theory but for some reason when it comes to judge themselves, this reality is no longer accepted. Why is that? I wish I had an answer.

IMG_5181.JPGAround 85% of my followers in social media and about 95% of the participants of the sculpting and painting parties are females. From people who acquired my art so far is a very similar statistic. When he buys a piece of art from me is for her. You can see my gravitation towards the female figure in my art and I think that is a connection most women perceive, but it is not only with my art. Back in college it was me and a lot of girls in almost every class. They could talk about anything shamelessly and even involve me in the conversations. That still happens today. Teaching or taking a class I am generally the only male. Recently, my wife took me to a gathering that looked like a girls’ night out. Allegedly, other guys were invited but I was the only one there.

IMG_5198.JPGI was a manager on a OB-GYN office therefore no female conversation is scary to me. Nevertheless, I keep trying to convince myself that it is not weird at all and that I am used to it. Honestly, it feels like some kind of calling I can’t still fathom. We all, not only women, need to understand that we are all different for a reason, that nature and natural is a beautiful thing. If you are 40 and you don’t feel or look 20, there is a very simple explanation for that: You are not 20. We age, we change, and gravity affects us all. A ‘perfect body’ is ephemeral fantasy and trying to ‘fix it’ doesn’t make It more beautiful. Moreover, no matter how much we try to fix it we will never be satisfied, because the problem is not on the outside but in the inside.

Drawing or Writing

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What comes first, drawing or writing? I know another question that sounds very similar to that. As I am writing this post, I am also drawing. I am also eating, having some coffee, checking the comments and likes, the pictures and postings on social media, and talking to my wife. I like to draw and write in the morning as part of a morning routine. I don’t have to, but I like it that way. Some days are very busy specially during these two weeks. Let’s go back to drawing or writing.

If I have to pick between drawing or writing, drawing wins all the time, but I enjoy writing too. It is challenging but it is fun. I finished the book, so the blog now is just part of my own developmental process for future books, to continue public speaking, and it is also good for me to put my ideas out of my brain to save storage space. Sometimes the inspiration for writing hits before drawing does, sometimes they come together, sometimes drawing knocks at the door first. It varies.

The sketch I’m working on as I write this is already providing a path for the next post. I like when that happens. Either way developing discipline in what you love is very important for improvement no matter what it is. If you are passionate about something you will pursue it. Natural raw talent can only take you thus far, but practice and commitment makes it part of who you are. There is no need to practice all day or stop enjoying other things in life. That will turn you into a slave and take a way the fun of it.

Teaser Trailer

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Reviewing the book makes me feel like I’m working on making a movie. Years before the movie comes out in theaters they give us hints of what the movie is going to look like. Today I want to share with you something like a teaser trailer of the book. Seems like this concept emerged during several conversations in the past few days and I would like to make you part of the conversation as well. You are more than welcome to leave your comments as always. Like in a teaser trailer, I can’t give away too many details or the context in which the scene develops in order to create interest and expectation.

In the garden that bond between God and man, and between man and nature grew. The woman came along and made the bond stronger, adding not only a companion, the perfect help, and a lover, but also camaraderie. Man and woman shared the human experience. They walked with God in the garden. They talked to Him. They worked together to rule the earth and manifest the authority given by God. Paradise was not just a place. It was a place where people enjoyed the perfect relationships with God, nature, and among themselves.

Things changed drastically when man and woman fell for the oldest lie of all: “You can be like God”. Hiding and covering with leaves of shame, making believe they are covering their nakedness, both man and woman face a new reality. Their nakedness remained. Being naked was not an issue before. Why is it an issue after the fall? Why being scared of that voice they knew so well? That voice comes from the One who walked with you in the garden. In the confrontation all bonds were broken. Humans decided to focus on their own selfish desires rather than preserving the relationship they had with God, which gave them also the opportunity to maintain the perfect relationship between them, and with nature.

I hope you enjoy this teaser. I’m looking forward to your comments. I honestly can’t wait to complete all the details for this book and to present the art collection with it. I am having fun already.

A Sketch a Day

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I use social media a lot. I have a Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google+, and Tumblr among others. Last week in Instagram I joined a hashtag to post one sketch per day. The hashtag is #asketchaday. Artists from all over the world with many different styles post a sketch and we all get to see. I’ve been posting sometimes more than one sketch per day. A sketch a day is a good way to develop and maintain a discipline. Although, it would be just the beginning of it. It is said that it takes 21 days to develop a habit.

10516669_10150539909099956_4459567401894699820_n-2At the moment I am going to some life transitions and my time in the studio was reduced to taking care of other things. However, forcing myself to draw daily not only keeps me connected to a studio like habit but also is a chance to connect to my artistic roots and to develop ideas for the future. Drawing is also a form of study. It helps me understand the figure a little better while I can continue improving my technique.

10361564_10150542051959956_6402271108329146029_nDrawing is also a lot of fun. It distracts the mind from the daily madness and relaxes the senses. It also sharpens the eye-hand coordination. “Practice. Practice. Practice…” its what I tell people. Of course, it is all about having fun with it too. Interestingly, I received messages and comments of people who identify with this drawings and feel connected to them. Specially women who find emotional healing in art. That is very good to know. It is inspiring, encouraging, and motivating.

Videos

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This week has been a very blessed one. Many good things happening, which also add a little stress to prepare for changes and what comes next. It is the good kind of stress. Last night after sharing a great time with friends I was so tired that I didn’t write today’s post. I don’t who is reading this but today I want to share my videos with you. Sometimes no words are necessary. Enjoy!