Creative Arts Highlight: Camela Corcoran

Umbrella

Camela is a painter living in Ogden, UT. I wanted to highlight her work, so I asked her a few questions. This is what she told me:

From the time she was 8 years old she wanted to go to the Vatican and see Michelangelo's work at the Sistine chapel, which she accomplished in 2009. She began painting when she was 12, although she says long before that she used to fall asleep on her coloring books.

Pensive woman with houses
(as part of a series 'Big women with little houses')

Her work is mostly of figures. She says the human form is an inspiration to her. I especially love the way she uses colors. There are a lot of greens, blues, and browns.

She says: "I guess I have an ebb and flow but I have a deep rooted need to express myself and if I don't then I become frustrated. I generally don't express myself verbally so art is a good way to express what I'm feeling."

Camela painting at a festival in UT

Same painting, finished.

Camela is a fairly private person, so she does not have a website but if someone were really interested in her work, they could contact her directly via e-mail: camelcorc@gmail.com or via facebook (Camela Cox Corcoran).

This got me fired up

This quote got me all fired up today...in a good way.

"To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” — Aristotle

I realized that I do this. A lot. Fly under the radar where no one can criticize or judge. I am so careful and mum that there can't be much to comment on. This irks me, and makes me want to unleash the passion that drives the music-writing. Who cares if people don't like it? Why would I squelch my own creative passion? It's ok to shine through. It's great to share. This is what people relate to. Fear is behind too many of my actions and I am not ok with that. I would like to change it.
You all with me?

Well spoken.

I just gotta fight my way through...

Creative arts highlight: Paul Kincaid

I have decided to do a highlight of someone in the creative arts regularly, and this month I have chosen Paul Kincaid, luthier of 12 years.

Koa Archtop guitar custom built for Curtis Monette
Photo by Peter Chee


This article from The Alchemist Weekly, Corvallis, OR, October 2010 says it better than I could. Check out the article here, page 8:



And here is an article from the Gazette Times:
http://www.gazettetimes.com/entertainment/article_7302aeb2-ae86-11de-882e-001cc4c002e0.html

Here are a couple websites where you can view some of his work:

• http://rqmstrings.com
• https://www.facebook.com/pages/Requiem-Strings/212139375506648
  

Quote for today...and probably my life motto

"It takes more courage to reveal insecurities than to hide them, more strength to relate to people than to dominate them, more manhood (or womanhood) to abide by thought-out principles rather than blind reflex. Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles and an immature mind."
- Alex Karras

Muse

Cool window in the abbey in Battle, England

Feeling so grateful that my muse is still keeping me company.

Creativity can't be forced, but it can be nurtured. And I can leave the door (and windows) open for it.





p.s. yes, I am aware of the irony that I included a picture of a window that is barred shut. Just pretend you can open it. Haha!

Ashland

I love the light showing through these petals

Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care?

They are so cute

Splinters