Ok so have you ever started working on a project, and stopped and thought to yourself, "Where have I seen this before?" Any of those situations end in the place you seen it before was your OWN damn portfolio?! The level of frustration I'm feeling right now.... so unreal. Like I want to scream into a pillow or something.
So last night, I was at work. Sundays are usually our slow days so I have enough time to work on some sketches. I got the sketch done, started working on the coloring and realized I've done this drawing already. And it looked a lot better the first time. I work so much I honestly feel like I'm creatively tapped out at the moment.
I try to keep my focus on my first love at all times. Even when I'm sitting behind a desk and working for 9 hours. I don't ever want to feel like my art or even my LOVE for it has to be placed on the back burner. I guess what my question is, is how do you balance it all out. How do you balance working to support your family, squeezing in quality time with your family when you can, getting yourself taken care of and keeping your true passion prevalent in your life?! How do you balance all this out at the same time?
If you have any tips or ideas, please feel free to leave a comment below. Let's link up. Let's connect. Let's help one another build. I apologize for the short blogs lately. I truly have been trying to get back on track with things. Hopefully more time will start to allot itself and I can post more quality blogs for you. Again, post your comments below and let's get a conversation started. Until next time. Take care luvs.
<3 Karii J.
Monday, March 20, 2017
Monday, March 6, 2017
In The Arms of Morpheus: Enter the Dream State
Have you ever wondered what a dream is? Like...TRULY wondered exactly WHAT it is?! I've been asking myself that question lately. What are dreams? From what I've studied, dreaming usually takes place during the REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep. But what exactly IS a dream? Scientists will say it's a protoconsious state. Spiritualists will say it's a doorway to another realm. Realists may say it's your brain feeding you images of what you really want out of life.
All are good, valid answers. But why do I feel like there's another answer?! What do they mean? Questions that remain unanswered, unfortunately. Anyways, this blog DOES have a purpose. The title of this blog post is "In The Arms of Morpheus: Enter the Dream State." It's also the name of my future solo art show. This blog is prelude to what is to come.
For those of you who don't know or remember, Morpheus is a deity referenced to in Greek Mythology. One of my favorite topics. I love Greek Mythology. Anyways, Morpheus is the God of Dreams. One of 1000 siblings, he is the most powerful of them all. Honing the ability to take on the form of any man. Mimicking everything from someone's looks, to their gait, their way of dressing and the sound of their voices. His brother, Phobethor, is the God of Nightmares. Phantasus, another brother, is the God of fake dreams, illusions, fantasies. Ikelos, yet, another brother, s the God of vivid dreams.
I find their stories to be so fascinating and interesting. I want to take this challenge on and depict them n my own unique style. Lately, I've been getting asked, "Can't you do anything besides the afro girls?" My response is "check my history." Yes I can, and I usually do. But this is my THING. I love my afro girls. I think they are strong and beautiful and powerful. Ever evolving and growing with me.
So in this new collection, I will be doing my own version of the Greek Gods, as Afro Goddesses who rule over the same mystical realms. A Goddess of Dreams, one of Nightmares, one of Fantasy, and one of Lucid dreams. Not only that, I will also be portraying the grandmother/matriarch, NYX, The Goddess of night.
I'm hoping that this will be the catalyst that gets me back into the art game as heavy as I used to be. I miss being able to do the live paintings and drawings in front of a crowd. I miss the art shows and events I always attended. My goal is to fall back into old habits. Link up with old friends and get back in the swing of things. I know that I can accomplish all of these things with time, patience, effort and motivation.
Thank you for all of the love and constant support. Thank you for remaining loyal and keeping my motivation going. You are all loved and appreciated. Sincerely.
Thank you
All are good, valid answers. But why do I feel like there's another answer?! What do they mean? Questions that remain unanswered, unfortunately. Anyways, this blog DOES have a purpose. The title of this blog post is "In The Arms of Morpheus: Enter the Dream State." It's also the name of my future solo art show. This blog is prelude to what is to come.
For those of you who don't know or remember, Morpheus is a deity referenced to in Greek Mythology. One of my favorite topics. I love Greek Mythology. Anyways, Morpheus is the God of Dreams. One of 1000 siblings, he is the most powerful of them all. Honing the ability to take on the form of any man. Mimicking everything from someone's looks, to their gait, their way of dressing and the sound of their voices. His brother, Phobethor, is the God of Nightmares. Phantasus, another brother, is the God of fake dreams, illusions, fantasies. Ikelos, yet, another brother, s the God of vivid dreams.
I find their stories to be so fascinating and interesting. I want to take this challenge on and depict them n my own unique style. Lately, I've been getting asked, "Can't you do anything besides the afro girls?" My response is "check my history." Yes I can, and I usually do. But this is my THING. I love my afro girls. I think they are strong and beautiful and powerful. Ever evolving and growing with me.
So in this new collection, I will be doing my own version of the Greek Gods, as Afro Goddesses who rule over the same mystical realms. A Goddess of Dreams, one of Nightmares, one of Fantasy, and one of Lucid dreams. Not only that, I will also be portraying the grandmother/matriarch, NYX, The Goddess of night.
I'm hoping that this will be the catalyst that gets me back into the art game as heavy as I used to be. I miss being able to do the live paintings and drawings in front of a crowd. I miss the art shows and events I always attended. My goal is to fall back into old habits. Link up with old friends and get back in the swing of things. I know that I can accomplish all of these things with time, patience, effort and motivation.
Thank you for all of the love and constant support. Thank you for remaining loyal and keeping my motivation going. You are all loved and appreciated. Sincerely.
Thank you
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