Sunday, February 9, 2020

Darkness and Light

                          Rainforest Equinox 2 watermedia on Yupo 19x14 inches, 48x36 cm


 Ok then, the Senate has spoken. I feel better now. The citizens of this country were either paying attention or they weren`t. If extorting a country at war on behalf of your own reelection isn`t impeachable, what is? The view of a political party utterly exposed in its cowardice and corruption was breathtaking. Now we know beyond any doubt, Trump is not the cause of this collapse, he is the result. Everyone can see it. Are there enough people who care? Time will tell.
A new political scientist has a theory of modern elections that makes sense. Turnout is everything and what drives turnout is fear and loathing. Democrats could not be more motivated to get Trump out, and thus will prevail. She was one of the few who predicted correctly the huge gains in the 2018 midterms.

 The light is stronger and the day lengthens with each new sunrise. I`m finally feeling like myself.
 The impeachment gave me clarity and closure oddly enough. And for what it`s worth, this democratic socialist believes what Amy Klobuchar says. She can beat him.



                                                        cartoon by Kevin Siers



I`ve been painting but not so sure of the quality. Nonetheless I know from experience, that nothing good or bad will happen without a brush in my hand. Working heals. To make things is to be sane.



                      At the Edge of the Meadow watermedia on paper 19x14 inches, 48x36 cm



                                La Serenisima watermedia on paper 12x9 inches, 30.5x23 cm


 The always graceful Tualatin River beneath those trees.



                               Christmas Morning watermedia on paper 19x14 inches, 48x36 cm





                                                             by Peter Archer


                                                              by Peter Archer


                                                                   by Peter Archer


 I`ve been enjoying Peter Archer`s bleak vision lately. Like a sad love song, it hurts in the best way. Austere and brooding though they are, a small hopeful quality is also present. Beauty can survive the darkest situation.



                                                                 Where`s Carter?



                                                                    Fred Stonehouse







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1 comment:

Maggie Emm said...

Christmas Morning is exquisite! Glad you're feeling better.