What’s shakin’ at Rodzart

What’s shakin’ at Rodzart 9-19-2008

September 19, 2008 on 6:05 pm | In Da Newz from Rod | No Comments

Hi Folks,

I hope everyone had a good week. Things went pretty good this week, the arm is slowly getting better, although I kept painting left-handed. The SouthPaw Project now has three paintings finished, and one just about done.

The first painting is called “air bag deployment”. If you’ve ever had an air bag in your face, I think you’ll know what this one’s all about.

This next one was done on a day when I was feeling sorry for myself. It was miserably hot in the studio, my arm was sweating, and as you know, salt water and third degree burns are an upleasant mixture. So this one I called “The day I had the blues”.

Lastly is a painting I called “Some days are better than others”.

Fortunately I only have a week or so left as a lefty and I’ll get my right arm back. This whole experience has given me pause to think about the men and women in our Veterans hospitals who won’t be getting the use of an arm or leg back. I had enough trouble with just a temporary loss, I can’t imagine having to adjust to this permanently. So if you would, try to include them in your thoughts and (if you do so) prayers. I sure will be.

I guess there’s not much else new to talk about. I’m still looking for Gallery representation if anyone’s interested, and remember I’ve got lots of auctions going on artbyus. With any luck at all I should have my first print up for sale in the next week or so, I’ll keep everyone updated on that.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Rod

What’s shakin’ at Rodzart 9-4-2008

September 4, 2008 on 5:27 pm | In Da Newz from Rod | No Comments

Hi Folks,

Hope everyone had a good week. Sorry that I’m a bit late getting this out. Heading the “stuff happens” department; last Wednesday, the 27th, I was involved in a traffic accident and broke my right arm. The Doc’s think that it’s just a hairline fracture, so it should heal up in a few weeks. In the meantime though, all the stuff that was in progress will have to wait. I am going to try painting left-handed next week just to see what happens. There are of course a lot of people out there who think I’m doing that now, so who knows? Maybe it’ll be an improvement. Typing one handed sure has been fun though.

On a more serious note, I don’t usually get involved in politics, mostly because there’s been so little choice. It’s usually just been a choice of which billionaires get to loot the treasury next. A couple of months ago I started to notice Barack Obama. After listening to what he had to say, I have to admit that I’m impressed. When you consider that, the Constitution is in shreds, the economy is in the toilet, the governmen t is spying on us every minute, and our jobs are being shipped overseas every day. I just decided this: what have we got to loose? Why not give him a try. If he doesn’t work out, then we don’t reelect him.
So I invite you to listen to what he has to say, and then make your own choice. As for me, I endorse, and intend to vote for Barack Obama.

That’s it for now, I hope everyone has a great week, and maybe next time I’ll have some left-handed paintings for you.

Rod