So the last couple of entries have been up and down, solidly reflecting my state of mind.  Sunday I was up because Spain won the World Cup and yes I was cheering very loudly!!  Go Spain!!  I'm sure my Mexican ancestors are turning in their graves pero que se puede ser?  And that night I managed to finish putting together an application for a studio space.  The organization chashama helps artists find affordable studio spaces to work in NYC.  Go chashama!!

Then yesterday was a low-energy day.  I'm not sure if it's the humid weather or what but I'm just struggling with getting things done this week. I'm just feeling BLECK!  That is the official scientific term.  I worked on an art piece that I am building up and I couldn't get out of my own criticizing way to enjoy the process.  The judgmental internal voice really stopped the work from flowing.  Not to mention my 2-year old niece kept trying to climb my back while I was bent over the sprawled out canvas.  Although she kept making me laugh so there was that.  Plus my mother and grandmother where looking on while I tried to work through my process which is always pretty strange. My family supports my artistic efforts, up to a point.  They don't get why I'm doing it or how I do it and lately they watch me more often. Hmmm.  I'm not going to delve too deeply there.  Perhaps this is their way of supporting me by being witnesses to the artistic process. :-)

So today I went to preview a movie that totally sucked!  I can't say which one based on my agreement with the organization that allows me to see them at no cost.  After seeing that little 2-hour disaster, I decided to walk over to the MOMA and go visit some of my favorite art pieces.  My favorite is Jackson Pollock, his work makes me want to cry from the pure pleasure of looking at it.  The fluidity of the paint, the way the layers are built up, his work is just amazing to me. MOMA is also giving a special exhibit on Abstract Art by Women Artists.  As I was walking around this particular exhibit, I realized that I really need to look up more women artists.  My vocabulary pertaining to women and art is so limited.  I can name male artists with no problem but women artists (?). I'm shaking my head from the lack of knowledge.  I've got some homework to do.

Anyway, on my way home I bought myself a bouquet of White Lilies and Gerber Daisies.  Just something pretty to pick up my mood.  I love the smell of Lilies.  I'm hoping they'll shake me out of my funky mood.  ~Peace.

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