Updated September 29, 2021

Hey Clarkie, you don’t do abstracts. What’s going on? Bear with me guys. I’m going through a phase. Let me break down the process of how “The Ohm Years” came to be.

Yeah, well guess what? Ohm…I do now. One morning after starting yoga over a year ago, and I started seeing colors & shapes in my dreams. I began to be drawn to certain colors and before I know it I had an abstract collection in my head that was burning to come out.

I let a few weeks go by and the color dreams and visions were still strong. That confirmed for me that I needed to start painting this collection immediately. I finally got around to doing some loose sketches. I grabbed some paint, set myself up on my patio with a wood board, and started painting.

Give Me Clarity

So, are you still confused? So was I. And after painting the first piece, I realized that I do like abstracts. And that I had enough ideas to create an entire series.

When the first 3 pieces, which I must say were painted simultaneously. I couldn’t wait until the first was done so I started painting #2 and #3. My busy art mind can’t sit still so I sometimes start painting simultaneously.

I got some feedback after completing the first 3 pieces. I got some great reviews and suggestions. The turquoise color palette won hands down with secondary colors of yellow and orange. So last year was a turquoise year for me. Everything from clothes, accessories, bedding, and yoga accessories is turquoise. I never knew I loved this color so much until now.

Due to the holidays & surgery earlier in the year, I was unable to launch the collection on time. I disappointed myself for letting excuses get in the way. Nonetheless, I’m pressing forward, My only regret is that I wish I started the series sooner.

Quiet Mind, Quiet Body

The hardest part of completing the series was getting it started and keeping the momentum going. But there was also some fear involved I am known for my portrait work and character designs. Painting in a new genre was a bit scary for me. I struggled with it going back and forth and my mind asking if “the audience will like it”

So, I meditated on it and, decided that I can’t let fear rule the day, and if people like it that’s great, and if they don’t that’s ok too. Because I had so much fun doing this series, I felt The Ohm Years deserved and Encore! Stay tuned for T.O.Y. Part II.

Well kids, the moral of the story is to paint; get those pieces out of your head and out on canvas into the universe for the world to see. To grow as an artist, you must try new things and create work you have never done before. So long to my experiment for now.

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Art is meant to be seen by the world. In this crazy world, the world needs a LOT of ART!!

NAMESTE!