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"The Path of Diligence" 48" x 36" acrylic/krylon on canvas

It's finished! 
I only worked a zillion hours on it. It's funny to think back on all the hours in the studio and how many hundreds of songs I listened to while this was being produced. I can't wait to get it shot by a professional so you can really see the lichen which was a breakthrough for me in this work. This one was appropriately named "The Path of Diligence" because that is what it takes to make it in this world. Diligence. Like a busy bee always on task to make the honey. Like a crane patiently fishing to feed itself. And all the fruits hung like little gifts if your eyes are open and you are diligent about getting them. There is an abundance of good in the world if you are diligent.
As for the lichen, I've always loved the stuff. On researching it for the painting I discovered that it's a way to tell if a place is polluted or not. Lots of lichen means HEALTHY AIR QUALITY! And no lichen means BAD AIR QUALITY. Gimme lichen! Gimme moss! Gimme thriving growing things!
It's been so long since I've been hiking and I miss it. I miss going to my church of nature. Soon, I will carve away a little time for just that.
In the meantime it's all diligence and work, Tally Ho and onward we go to the next art project! Finish commissions for clients, ship stuff to customers and get cracking on my Latino Art Fest project. Drills! Bolts! Paints! Away!
detail shot: The Cranes

detail shot: The Bees and The Lichen

detail shot: The Bees and The Fungii

This piece is available for $800.00 through me, if it goes into a gallery it will be doubled. Visit http://www.tigerbeearts.com to see my whole portfolio


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