Of Art and Life: December 2008

Saturday, December 6, 2008

This morning I awoke to the news that I received an Award of Excellence in the juried art show, Celebrate The Healing Power of Art 2008 through Manhattan Arts International. My newest painting, Tenderness won the award and I look forward to showing this piece in the MAI Online Gallery. Here are the links to their site and my image.

Specifics to my art:
http://www.manhattanarts.com/Gallery/Healing2008/Shrawder.htm

Excellence Winners:
http://www.manhattanarts.com/Gallery/Healing2008/ExcellenceWinners.htm

Manhattan Arts International home page:
http://www.manhattanarts.com/

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Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!

My love of learning has led me on an interesting path in life including subjects from astronomy, philosophy, art history, electronics to graphic design, intaglio and figure painting.

It wasn't until I worked with the figure that I found my passion and finally discovered my expression in art.

I attribute my unique approach to figure painting to a wonderful synergy created by my ongoing spiritual journey of enlightenment through the path of the study of Buddhism, the practice of Yoga, and my love of astronomy with an obsession to portray the beauty of the human figure and the universe as a whole.

I feel that in this current climate of war, terror, hatred and suspicion we must not forget the crucial need for increased understanding of our commonalities as a world community and common-sense, caring stewardship of this fragile planet we call home.

All images are available either as originals and/or as fine art Giclee prints. Please contact me for pricing.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Manhattan Arts International Juried Art Show Winner!