Remembering Monsters

Another Scorching HOT day in LA. I just got back from a 2 hour hike in Runyon Park. I was hoping to catch a little of the British Open, but no luck. Jason is quietly sleeping a few inches away.

As a little boy, Mama says I told stories of monsters. I told these stories to a woman and her mother who would come and take me out for the day; I vaguely remember. Mama says they liked spending time with me. Mama wondered where I got my imagination; she wondered why I didn't share them with her. At home, Mama says I was very quiet.

For my Brooklyn Art Project, I am titling my sketchbook “Remembering Monsters.” Over the years, I have come to realize that those monsters in my life, are happy monsters; they are those people and moments that have shaped who I am, who I’ve become, and who I’ll be. When I look for inspiration, guidance, courage, strength, joy, I often turn to those memories. I'm excited about this project and the vision of how I want it to look like. It will take some work and lots of storytelling. I will start this weekend. I MUST!

The image here is from my series of Little Girls: Evolution. It is titled "Monsters." I struggled with this piece. I had a vision of what I imagined them to look like, but in the end, I had to surrender to what they wanted to become. I am very happy with them and will most likely continue to paint more monsters. As soon as I am done with the first pages of the sketchbook, I will post them here.


May you remember those happy monsters; may you smile and feel their light. May you radiate their spirit out into our world.

Cheers!