#lifeimitatingart

[leithomalley]

Life imitating Art.

I was scrolling through some old images tonight to a time some years ago when I would often paint from the early evening till the early hours of the morning. I would take lots of photos and going by this one I was trying to imitate what I was creating on canvas. In this case a self portrait titled ’Suspended Infatuation’.P

 At the time I was paying homage to artists who had inspired me in so many ways throughout my life. There is also some sort of straight jacket which seems to be untied.. possibly a metaphor for being set free by art? Perhaps. Was a long time ago.

I remember I had collaged on to the canvas some real twine (which I am being suspended by) and also included the actual paint brushes which were used earlier on in the works progression. I like to do that.

Although it’s difficult to see here, I have also included a scratched in line from a poem I wrote (“The Gift”):

“No breeze can hold it, this gift this life. Unbridled imagination, a string less kite”

The photo reminds me of the feeling of wonderment or the loss of inhibition one can experience alone with just yourself, your brushes, mediums and canvas. The stimulus and studio hours are somewhat different for me these days but I still lose myself at the smell of linseed as I enter that realm. If you have time, I dug out something I wrote in my sketch book at the time of the painting.. a little heavy on sentiment but I think it expresses where my mind was at during painting it.

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I am buoyed by the legacy of great painters, both past and present. 

Like a painterly tapestry, the influences of the masters interweave within me, imbuing my work with depth and resonance. The ethereal strokes of Van Gogh guide my hand, infusing my art with vibrant passion and emotional intensity. The luminous hues of Lloyd Rees illuminate my palette, whispering secrets of capturing light and the fleeting essence of nature. Picasso's daring experiments in form and perspective inspire me to challenge conventions and embrace innovation.

But it is not only the masters of the past who bestow their inspiration upon me. The contemporary painters of our time, the trailblazers who push boundaries and redefine artistic expression, add their voice to the symphony of inspiration. I feel the rhythmic pulse of abstract expressionism as embodied by Basquiat, the intricate details and narrative depth of Brett Whiteley, the simplicity and humour of Leunig and Mombassa and the thought-provoking conceptualism of Dali and Warhol.

[thechriscormier]

The best thing currently on television. And the single most important piece of entertainment right now. Should be required viewing. #RequiredViewing #lifeimitatingart #lifeimitatesart #GreatActing #ElizabethMoss #BestTV #TV #BestTVshow #BestTVseries #HULU #lifeimitatingartimitatinglife #timely #SimplyTheBest #Gilead #PraiseBe #GileadIsSupposedToBeFiction #HandmaidsTale https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckpb75KO6fZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[supermanandloisverse]

Erik Valdez via Instagram Stories. #SupermanAndLois #Lifeimitatingart

[fyeahbubblemint]

the knotted tree at the top of the hill, i love how you stand like venus in the sandro botticelli painting.

[anfresc]

[bootybabeart]

Funny - I just swapped out the white base, from this “White Party” statue, and gave her the dress from a “Blonde Bombshell.” Then I looked out the window and saw the same colors #OregonBeauty #LifeImitatesArt #HappyAccident #Serendipity #BootyBabe #BootyBabes #BootyBabeArt #bootybabeartbyspencerdavis

[dvmbledior]

LIFE IMITATES NATURE —

[keanstar1]

[supermanandloisverse]

Erik Valdez via Instagram Stories. #SupermanAndLois #Lifeimitatingart

[primping-aint-easy]

what’s your favorite sandwich? maybe some of us are missing ours right now :/ 🥪 as good as the food we can cook for ourselves is, sometimes you just.. can’t do that thing that the bagel store or corner bodega or wherever does.. I deeply relate to Harley Quinn on a few levels, so.. well, if you’re hankering for any movie recommendation, mine is Birds Of Prey- it inspired this manicure. scroll thru to see this mani two weeks ago, and two days ago... and still going strong! thanks @prestogel and wearing hand gloves! enjoy my #homemade #avocadotoast #eggsandwich ok that’s all #glitter #nailart #harleyquinn #birdsofprey #harleyquinnnails #gelnails #gelmanicure #prestogel #nyc #gotham #nails #💅 #nailtech #lifeimitatingart #bornprettynailart #instanails #nailpro #naildesign #nails2inspire #nailstyle #notd #nailstagram #manicure #nailsofinstagram #naildesigns #ネイルデザイン #ネイルアート https://www.instagram.com/p/B949ndphwRz/?igshid=1jm4w60v2a99r

[stormsofrocksandglitter]

Life imitates art

[flemish-self-portraits-blog]

Entitled, "The Queen Upon Being Presented With Supplies," circa 2020 during the Great Pandemic.  

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[recklessflow]

[tomasistrill]

I wanna die,

she gave me life,

& that ain’t right.

Or is it wrong?

Cause now I’m writing all these songs..

& all these people sing along;

to my pain & my shame.

Now that’s fame!

It ain’t the same,

but never changed a bit.

I’m living dangerous,

like I’m Larry bitch,

it’s hilarious!

Turned an optimist

to pessimist

& I forget

about my recklessness,

but life’s a bitch

& hope she take me quick!

Mama made me sick,

cause she sick,

& I’m sick of this shit!

Find my body in a ditch,

but mentally I’m making hits,

& soulfully I’m so legit!

I’m just to old to quit,

but I can’t get over it..

That sickness make me ill!

I wrote my will;

then Tommy Trill took me over.

Now it’s over!

Never getting older,

make me younger!

Bring the thunder & the lightning!

Oh so inspiring.

It’s inside of me & in spite of me!

I couldn’t let him breathe!

I couldn’t give him what he need,

cause he only brought me; me.

& now I see;

I need to be me.

Stop that crying,

stop that lying,

fuck the streets,

& make a million

cause I need it for my children!

In this world of villains;

I can’t take a joke

cause I’m the joker.

Coming for they throats,

they’ll never know,

cause they never took me serious?

I’m delirious.

Let’s make amends,

so I can stop trying to pretend

that they really my friends!

Why it depend on how much you spend?

Man, cause they sad too,

they need they dad too.

I gotta move!

I gotta shake

& gravitate!

Maybe levitate

if I reach a higher state.

I’m talking higher

than empire state!

See, I’m a lover & a fighter

for whatever I desire.

So pass that lighter,

light it up,

& tell me;

what’s the first rule to fight club?

[jovifan64]

Love this @disney @disneyland @waltdisneyworld Credit to @mauartist : They did it again! The awesome Tiffany @followtheyellowbrickgirl and her talented friends brought the last set of my "Standby Me" girls to life in epic fashion (pun intended). Tiffany and some of her friends Disneybounded my first set of outfits over a year ago, but even before that she won my heart when she first came upon my booth and named each one of the Disney girls without hesitation. A true Disney fan through and through! Check out her profile to see the other Standby Me sets as well as these lovely ladies' profiles for even more Disney-related fun and fashion. And from the bottom of my heart a big thank you for doing this 📸 @itsmorphintime17 . . . . #disneybounding #disneybound #disneyland #disneygirls #disneyprincesses #disneygirl #bffs #disneyfashion #artbroughttolife #lilo #tiana #rapunzel #vanellope #anna #elsa #moana #animation #lifeimitatingart #artinreallife #illustration #mauartstuff https://www.instagram.com/p/B3KJxTsBjkp/?igshid=ymbworqb0uut

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