{aside: kurt halsey on a chilly autumn night}
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 7:12PM In an effort to post more than just essays, here's a bit I found while searching for inspiration. After an unexpectedly early and busy day at work, I've taken to the couch with my journal to sketch out ideas for the two paintings I'm working on (and watching the Hell's Kitchen finale!). Brr! It's cold outside! Time to snuggle with the dogs!
Check out the redesign! I opted for a simple, hand-done design.
Anyway, Kurt Halsey is hands down my favorite artist. I stumbled upon his work through icons on LiveJournal, and have been hooked ever since. His amazing drawings and paintings just radiate human emotion of all kinds. I even have some of his paintings hanging in my studio -- they were the first I ever bought.
Go over to his site and check out his work, but not before you read this heartbreaking blog entry. Proof that even "real" artists have problems, and that making it your livelihood has its downside.
Reader Comments (4)
Wow! I've never heard of Kurt Halsey before but I checked him out and his work is wonderful and full of soul. I can see why you love him. And I did read his blog post, too...and I get what he's saying deeply. I never went to art school nor had a studio outside the house but yea, life definitely does get in the way of creating. It's sad.
Peace & Love,
~Barb~
Kurt is my favorite artist, as well.
I understand why you love his art ! it's beautiful ! I read the post but didn't well understood why he doesn't paint at home ?? I know how it must be hard to keep in head he has to win money to be able to live but can you explain to me with easier words ?? ahahahah thanks ! and eeeeuuuh did you received my email ?? AHAHAHAH
Oh and I adoooooooooooore your new banner !!