#sharon cummings art

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A Little Boogie Oogie Oogie!

I try to stay active throughout the day by dancing here and there to upbeat music. I also love frogs. A match made in…well…my studio. Dancing Daisy Frogs are here! This is the first one. 🙂 GET IT HERE!

[mebbotai]

dog portrait at christmas with fantastic colors Canvas Print by Mebbotai

[hitku]

by Sharon Cummings

[pazzesco]

Colorful Native American Indian chief art by Hidden Gem artist Sharon Cummings.

Strong and sacred Native American warrior art by hidden gem artist Sharon Cummings.

[sleepless-in-starbucks]

on (best) friendship

happy birthday starlight <3

saintzacharie, confidants / raoul fernandes, by way of explanation / derivakat, blue moon / sharon cummings, never alone / amazing devil, the rockrose and the thistle / phoenix wright: ace attorney / death cab for cutie, when we drive / oscar wilde, the picture of dorian gray / chxrlotte, come with me / amal el-mohtar, this is how you lose the time war / hagen renaker figurines / discord emojis / supergiant games, hades / wendy cope, the orange (art by mary sheehan) / danez smith, acknowledgements / bakwaaas

@jzixuans

[primordialsoundmeditation]

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. ~Denis Waitley

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. ~Marcel Proust

Gratitude helps you to grow and expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and into the lives of all those around you. ~Eileen Caddy

When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around. ~Willie Nelson

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ~Epictetus

YOU ARE LOVED! - In gratitude, Padmā Bhadra

Art Sharon Cummings

[radical-revolution]

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. ~Denis Waitley

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. ~Marcel Proust

Gratitude helps you to grow and expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and into the lives of all those around you. ~Eileen Caddy

When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around. ~Willie Nelson

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ~Epictetus

YOU ARE LOVED! - In gratitude…

Art Sharon Cummings

[mesillusionssousecstasy]

THE IDOL 1x03: Review

For me the best thing from this episode was the new (or unreleased) song from the Weeknd: “Take Me Back”. The lyrics are so powerful and so truthful to this episode. At least, Abel is good at something. So please, stick to the music and stop acting (even if it was a little be better this time because you were mostly wearing sunglasses). Did you notice that so far he doesn’t appear in the short behind the episode. 

Also, again, some shots were amazing, especially the one from the pool. 

I will not comment on the “sex scenes”, because honestly I couldn’t care less, and someone told me they are just not realistic at all (position, fonctionnement, ...). I will not look at the fitting rooms the same way. 

The hairbrush during Jocelyn and Chloé’s scene should have told us a clue about the revelation we’ve got at the end of the episode. But I don’t understand Chloé’s role in all of this. 

Honestly congratulations to Lily-Rose for playing in front someone so bad (as Abel). There is nothing left in his eyes and his glance have really something bovine in them. Il n’y a plus rien dans ses yeux. And his face is all bloated.

Even Tedros’ name is stupid. 

So, we just learned that Jocelyn’s label wants her to be portrayed as a “bad girl”, it’s not her wishes. Like they did to Britney Spears? 

Honestly, the cover album with cum on her face as a success? 

As all the cocaïne in LA will have inside it Fentanyl? 

Jocelyn smoking to mirror a French girl? 

Tedros’ family gives me more and more Manson’s cult vibes (who killed Sharon Tate). From the club to the house. 

Can someone explain to me who are Head (the guy with the tattoo) and Ramsey (The new girl with black hair)? It’s like they appear out of thin air. 

Finally, the girl from Vanity Fair is not present. 

But Nikki is replacing step by step Jocelyn by Dyanne. The music industry will keep chugging along with or without you and that they don’t care about your individual Voice or Vision as an artist what matters most at the end of the day is how they can turn a profit and it doesn’t matter who they use to do that.

At least in Euphoria, the make up was amazing. 

Every intervention of Leia is kind of dumb. 

The conversation between Izaak (which’s still gay) and Jocelyn raises the question of whether or not embracing pain can lead life changing art that is truly impactful? I must agree with it, because it’s bring something so powerful after it, that’s completely addictive. 

We just learned that Jocelyn is on her third album only and her last hit was “Daybreak” on her second album.

The diner scene was truly amazing! But question: who cooked? Knowing that Andrés, the chef has been fired. haha.  At least, this time Tedros was asking the good questions. He is a fucking good narcissistic parasite. He becomes in control of almost every aspect of Jocelyn’s life. 

Whether it’s the music industry or Tedros’ manipulation, it’s so so fucked up to use Jocelyn like this, knowing the state of her mind. 

Her team’s concern is hypocritical. They couldn’t save or help her from her mother, so how could they save her from the grip of Tedros. 

Finally, the real villain is the music industry that preys on those seeking fame and fortune, and they’ll pit women against each other in the process as long as you play by their rules you will get the career you want but it comes at the cost of your own voice as an artist, this further the undeniable parallels between Tedros’ cult and the music industry, both groups are attempting to exploit and profit off of the artist through any means necessary however they have vastly different approaches to doing so but what are these differences. Well the music industry and record label Executives believe that proven data tired clichés and previous methods of success can be repackaged and resold to the masses. They think the general public will listen to or watch anything that is put in front of them because of this they’re more likely to keep all the pieces that work and swap out old artists for new ones that are willing to do their bidding ultimately it is about business over the individual person. As on the other hand, Tedros represents the complete opposite. He encourages being as unique and individualistic as possible because your personal experiences shape your art in a distinct way. Tedros believes in taking risks rather than calculated bets he goes so far as to encourage Jocelyn to lean into publish the leaked intimate photo being used for her own personal gain rather than letting the world paint a picture of who she is without her input it could work or fail but at least she would have tried something new rather than stick with the old such as the music industry typically does although both groups are extremely exploitative and harmful to the artist the series showcases how both sides push Jocelyn into making a difficult decision exploit yourself or be exploited. 

Jocelyn inevitably chooses to exploit herself her pain and her trauma as this will allow her to be the artist she always dreamed of becoming but what is that trauma she has yet to tap into and why hasn’t she done so before you see the reason I found the opening sequence to be ironic and the concern of her team to be hypocritical is because of what we learn about Jocelyn’s mother and their involvement or lack thereof she was physically mentally and emotionally abusive toward Jocelyn and she controlled almost every aspect of her life we get hints of this unprocessed trauma in previous episodes when Jocelyn would spend a significant amount of time in front of a mirror brushing her hair it was with this hairbrush; being the perfect daughter and pop star the physical and emotional scars from that abuse were evident to her team but Tedros points out that no one stepped in to stop what was happening because they were all profiting off of Jocelyn at the time. Tedros sees this as an opening to fully indoctrinate Jocelyn into his cult by convincing her to embrace her pain in order to create music that is authentic and comes from somewhere deep within her earlier in the episode. 

The next day Jocelyn thanks Tedros for taking care of her symbolizing her falling back into the cycle of abuse she was familiar with in the past will result in Justin becoming crazy relatively unstuck 

Overall it was a tough episode to stomach as there were many uncomfortable and provocative questions being raised about Jocelyn’s experience in the industry to me it’s clear that the series is highlighting the similarities amongst the music industry, Tedros’ cult and Jocelyn’s family as they all claim to be looking out for her best interests but that they all are only comfortable with her exploitation as long as they profit from it or have something to gain even Leia who is positioned as someone seemingly innocent and genuinely worried about Jocelyn’s well-being is only okay with exploitation if she is under her management team’s guidance we have to remember that while she’s Jocelyn’s best friend she is also her employee whose livelihood is dependent on Jocelyn’s success as a pop idol.

Honestly, I don’t think that the show is glamorizing these difficult topics just for the sake of being shocking it is trying to make a point about how Fame and the spotlight dehumanized the person behind the music and ultimately turns them into a profit generating machine that commodify is their own trauma.

Dream is never easy and oftentimes it is filled with wolves in sheep’s clothing. 

[kzylenanor]

Activity 1

Express their understanding of peace through art.

Peaceful Sunrise

Inspired by Sharon Cummings' Art

[gianlucacolomboo]

Virtual Sketchbook 2

Principles of Design

Unity- this principle is represented through an image or color that appears many times throughout the picture.

Ex: this is a great example of unity by Sharon Cummings.

Balance- this principle of balance is for two or more objects that are similar, but different at the same time, but come together as one.

Ex: this work by Debbie Chris well emphasizes the idea of balance within art.

Emphasis: this principle of emphasis is represented through certain parts of an image standing out there for creating emphasis on that part of the object.

Ex: this photo by Gary White shows the principle of emphasis using tomatoes.

Directional forces- The principle of directional forces within art is the idea that the lines are supposed to draw your ides towards a certain location. Is forces that give the meaning of a work of art.

Ex: this work of art from Joseph bouyes is a great example of directional forces.

Repetition- this principle of repetition is when a work has a repeating pattern or element.

Ex: this is a good example by Van Gogh of repetition.

Scale-this principle is represented through different shapes and sizes in a work that emphasizes one over the other.

Ex: Claes Oldenburg uses the idea of scale in his art.

2.) Giovanni Paolo Panini - Interior of the Pantheon, Rome

Ingredients: there is a lot of variety within the colors used in this picture. Emphasis on the ceiling of the cathedral. All the lines are drawn with some of them are implied pointing towards the ceiling. Repetition of ceiling, tiles within the shape, light in the middle with dark at the end.

3. If I had to choose a color scheme for my life, it would probably be monochromatic. I would choose this color scheme for my life because I really like wearing monochromatic clothing, and it catches my eye. One experience in my life that I have encountered experience with color would be when I go to look at the sunset. The intensity of the lighter colors really draws me into the sunset. The pinkish purplish hue of the sunset is unbeatable. On a perfect summers day sunset colors are some of the most beautiful colors you’ll ever see.

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Interesting car- Gianluca

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Visions And Voice of LOVE

I just had to do a book featuring artwork and poetry that revolves around love and kindness. These are things that the world truly needs more of. Many hearts, flowers, beautiful and inspiring images paired with words of amore. Enjoy! GET IT HERE!

[mebbotai]

dog portrait at christmas with fantastic colors Canvas Print by Mebbotai

[ricardotomasz]

Such is life! Behold, a new Post published on Greater And Grander about We the People: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow exhibition February 2 through April 16, 2023 

See into my soul, as a new Post has been published on http://greaterandgrander.com/we-the-people-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow-exhibition-february-2-through-april-16-2023

We the People: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow exhibition February 2 through April 16, 2023 

The Ontario Museum of History & Art and guest curators Riea Owens and Dr. Patricia Jessup-Woodlin invite you to our upcoming exhibition, We the People: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, running from Thursday, February 2, to Sunday, April 16, 2023. The Preamble states, "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." From an open call, 61 artists were selected and will be on view in three of the Museum’s galleries. The artworks on view question and interpret the Preamble's complexities and contradictions.

We the People: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow brought an overwhelming number of excellent submissions that made the selection process challenging for the guest curators. The artworks will move the audience through a multitude of emotions as they consider such wide ranging topics as the racial divide, social injustice, voter suppression, environmental concerns, women's rights, immigration reform, and more.

This is an excellent opportunity for the museum audience to view a vast diversity of art and artists representative of We the People, said guest curator Dr. Patricia Jessup-Woodlin. This exhibit combines diverse artistic approaches, including site-specific installations, multimedia works, and traditional media such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, and collage, to challenge and engage the viewer on these political issues. Through the power of art, the exhibition hopes to inspire empathy, understanding, and a sense of shared purpose among its audience as we work together to create a more just and equitable society for all. The community is invited to the artist reception on Saturday, February 18, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Also, join us for a moderated conversation on March 4, 2023, from 2 PM to 4 PM, with guest curators Riea Owens and Dr. Patricia Jessup-Woodlin, and artists featured in We the People. The discussion will focus on artistic practices and perspectives about the Preamble’s phrase “We the People.” The Museum’s programs are held on-site and are free to the public. For more information, visit OntarioMuseum.org or call (909) 395-2510.

Participating Artists

Allyson Allen, Bill Anderson, A.S. Ashley, Christen Austin, Donna Bates, Jean Brantley, Gloria Cassidy, A.G. Castaneda, John Chang, Mary Chen Elias, Mary Cheung, Rosy Cortez, Liz Covington, Jessica Cruz, Rick Cummings, Deserai Davis, Otha “Vakseen” Davis III, Mellyssa Diggs, Pam Douglas, Vivian Dominguez-Mencia, George Evans, Karen Fiorito, Kathi Fox, Stefanie Girard, Stephanie Godoy, Sophia Green, T. Faye Griffin, Beihua Guo, Diana Elizabeth Hernandez, Jessus Hernandez, Linda Kaye, Won Sil Kim, Leah Knecht, Chad La Fever, Eileen Oda Leaf, Rose Loya, Julian Lucas, Cindy Macias, Victoria Naser-Saravia, Riea Owens, Ann Phong, Mike Pitzer, Theresa Polley-Shellcroft, Hannah Raykhenberg, Humberto Reynoso, Natalie Rios, Phillip Risby, Bart Ross, LP Ækili Ross, Shira Seny, Amy Smith, S.A. Smith, Linda Ternoir, Sharon Terry, Lisa Tomczeszyn, Maryam Crogman, Kat Trevino, Ricardo Tomasz, Jerry Weems, Christopher J. Wesley, Dr. Patricia Jessup-Woodlin.

About the Ontario Museum of History & Art

The Ontario Museum of History & Art is located at 225 S. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, California 91762. Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday, Noon to 4 PM, and Saturday through Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free. For more information call (909) 395-2510, email at MuseumInfo@ontarioCA.gov, or visit www.OntarioMuseum.org. The Ontario Museum of History & Art is a public-private museum operated by the City of Ontario with support from the non-profit Ontario Museum of History & Art, Associates.

About the City of Ontario

The City of Ontario is enhancing the quality-of-life by creating urban lifestyle districts that create sustainable places to live, work and play. Located just east of Los Angeles and Orange counties, the City of Ontario is ideally situated as a gateway to Southern California. With major freeways, rail transportation and an International Airport, Ontario invites the rest of the world to be a part of a culturally diverse community with rich history that is well positioned for quality development and economic sustainability for its residents. Complementing its business and residential core, Ontario offers premium entertainment venues such as the Ontario Convention Center, Toyota Arena, and Ontario Mills. To learn more about the City of Ontario, visit OntarioCA.gov or call (909) 395-2000.

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[colorsoftheriver]

Happy Native American Heritage day!! Let's use this time to be mindful of the loss that the Native Americans faced 400 years ago.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/native-american-art-chief-by-sharon-cummings-sharon-cummings.html

https://www.npr.org/sections/pictureshow/2021/06/06/992742396/the-400-years-project-looks-at-native-american-identity-through-the-native-lens?fbclid=IwAR3DAhHX2H-agfFAvZld4h5VJYRlo0uEj5jZ88hO5UZQD8_VFjkiGFIJLZs

[richardgrote]

In Memoriam

Richard Spencer Grote of Simi Valley, California passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022 at age 86 – surrounded by his children Jeannie Lee Novak and Christopher Lyon Grote. Born to Raymond and Elaine Grote in Chicago, Illinois on August 12, 1935, Richard was the eldest child of four sons. He was predeceased by his brothers Kenneth and David and is survived by his wife Sharon Grote, brother Philip Grote, children Jeannie Novak and Christopher Grote, and stepchildren Marcus Barnett, Paula Greenall, and Suzanne Bergen – along with nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Richard graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Los Angeles with Bachelor’s of Science and Master’s of Science degrees in Mathematics. He met his first wife, MaryLou Novak, when they were both working at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, California. Richard and MaryLou moved to San Diego, California – where they raised two children, Jeannie and Chris, while Richard worked as a mathematician and senior scientist at Convair (later purchased by General Dynamics) and Science Applications Incorporated (SAIC).

Richard’s brother David and wife Virginia (“Ginnie”) introduced him to his current wife, Sharon Barnett, in 1986. Married for 35 years, Richard and Sharon enjoyed spending time with family, traveling throughout the U.S., watching sports – and playing Scrabble, cribbage, and gin rummy.

With a keen appreciation for both the arts and sciences, Richard Grote loved music, nature, and woodworking. He was also a dedicated value investor. A voracious reader and book collector, Richard had an incessant thirst for knowledge. Always a problem-solver, he enjoyed game theory, logic problems – and of course, the fascinating world of mathematics.

Richard S. Grote (Morro Bay - July 1995)