Not even joking…
Mama and I revisited JCCC this past Saturday for another glorious night of entertainment. We saw the ever so flexible Chinese Acrobats. It was enjoyable, but I’d rather something a little more artsy, like the violinists we saw previously. I won’t deny that their body control is absolutely unbelievable and their costumes were wicked cool, but I don’t know who they think they’re fooling when they balance spinning plates on a stick for fifteen minutes while they maneuver their bodies in odd ways. Oh wait, I do know – the ladies sitting directly behind us, which is funny because they had similar viewpoints as we did and apparently didn’t notice them holding the sticks down when they were off stage. Yes, they were still attached and spinning. One acrobat, on several occasions throughout her performance, actually had her butt on her head. She was quite the rubber-band of humans. All in all, a smile-provoking night.
I just finished my latest piece – Saint Padre Pio! I’m not certain what possessed me to try out this portrait, but it didn’t turn out at all bad. He has this specific, peaceful facial expression on him and the faintest hint of a smile…I wasn’t able to capture it exactly, but he does look restful. He died 40 years ago and his body is at rest, incorrupt, for eyes to see. He lived with the stigmata for 50 years and was known for his ability to read souls and perform miraculous cures. People are still being healed today through his intercession.
…I’d like to go smell him, the smell of perfume and flowers…
05/02/2009 at 6:21 am Permalink
I am anxious to see your portrait of Padre Pio. He was an intense human being. I can not imagine living with a stigmata for 50 years. I also cannot imagine being able to bi-locate as he did. He must have been a challenge to paint.