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Dynasty - Art

Dynasty is a monochromatic piece that features a simple figure that resembles a character that is a part of some Eastern language. The lines are crisp and neat, and the angles of the figure are sharp and clear. This piece immediately evokes an Eastern mood, calling to mind the many ancient and modern cultures of Asia, from language to religion to cuisine. Yet his painting primarily concerns itself with a single feature of this culture – the dynastic cycle.

The dynastic cycle is a pattern of historical events that has unfolded in a circular fashion in Eastern history. The pattern of the dynastic cycle is always the same. First, a dynasty rises to power by overthrowing the previous, corrupt dynasty. The new dynasty rules for some time, eventually becoming corrupt. The completion of the cycle occurs when the dynasty is overthrown by another new dynasty, bringing the empire full circle. Dynasty is a thought-provoking piece that examines this important feature of Eastern culture and history.


Copyright © 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Dynasty - Poem

Building on beauty
growing unfertiled
seizing opportunity
road to adulthood

building my future
growing your life
seizing dreams
road forward

Alas you are here
welcomed by all
destined to achieve
to build your road

your entrance
your growing
your life
you.

Copyright © 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Flor de Julia - Art

Flor de Julia is a haunting and evocative portrait that depicts a cluster of beautiful, slender flowers. The red and black color scheme has a bleak mood, evoking grief and sadness. This melancholy image of flowers growing against a spare, stark white background gives a glimpse of the nature of death and the grieving process. These flowers, with their drab black stalks and leaves, evoke images of death and the grave. Perhaps growing near the headstone of the deceased Julia, these flowers seem to be in mourning themselves.

Yet the flowers themselves continue to bloom. The blossoms are vibrant, their red color evoking heat and life. Life goes on in the face of death. Though the flowers mourn, they continue to perform the processes of life and reproduction. Grief and sorrow may remain, but they will fade with time, particularly in the face of the growth of new life. Flor de Julia is a sad and beautiful piece that captures the nature of grief.


Copyright © 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Flor de Julia - Poem

Because words are not enought
to grow the heart
from within
in time

Because love isn't enough
to hold a heart
together
forever

Because hurt can't be repaired
to mend a heart
ever
again

a time
a chance
a gesture
a flower

Copyright © 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Eclipsed Fear - Art

This piece is drawn with broad, strong strokes, using a single color to create a striking image of a linked triad of circles. The image is skillfully blended, the edges blurring to create a feeling of inconstancy in the piece, as though it might melt away at any moment. The circles are placed at the end of linear extensions that emanate from the painting’s center, its source of power. The circles share the focus with a trio of faded lines, reasserting the importance of the number three in the painting.

The number three is often associated with mystery and religion. For example, the Trinity is an important concept for Christianity. The charcoal images in this painting appear in sets of three, indicating a powerful, mystical meaning for this painting. The unusual figure depicted in this piece captivates the viewer, drawing him or her into further consideration of this strange and almost unidentifiably mysterious image.

Copyright © 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Eclipsed Fear - Poem

your likeness to ignorance
overshadowed by desperation
your thought without thinking
notwithstanding diversions

careless interest in life
leaps from the pits of danger
jointly taking responsibility
for yourself

helpless?
darkened dreams call
lapsed judgement revealed
why?

my reality
my execution
my failure
yours.

Copyright © 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Creativity

There are a lot of wonderful people with wonderful ideas that are never noticed. I applaud those that write and create just for the love of it.

Giraffe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giraffe

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Giraffe's are my favorite animal. They should be yours too. he he he

Progress

So I am almost a week into my quest to post a poem and a painting everyday for a year. I'm feeling extremely creative and enthusiastic about the work I've produced. While I was out today, I was actively listening in on conversations that people were having. It is halarious when you don't know what the person on the other end of the phone is saying. So the entire conversation is left to your imagination. Makes for great material for plays and such.... any who...gonna go make some dinner.

Barricades - Poem

drowning in your own fear
afraid to succeed
letting old stones pave your road
wrong

lights are seen
beyond your present scope
eyes are open
open yours

fair to make it
required to break it
the cycle
of failure

Copyright © 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Barricades - Art

Barricades is a dark painting with a menacing mood and a strong sense of impending danger. The fearsome and foreboding nature of this painting suggests the nature of the barricades depicted in this painting. Barriers can have devastating effects on people, particular social barriers that divide and create hostility. This is certainly the type of barricade alluded to in the painting’s title.

The monochromatic black color scheme adds to the dangerous mood of the painting. A color typically associated with evil and death, black fills the frame of this painting in broad, sinister strokes. Barricades is an ominous piece that produces an immediate visceral reaction of fear in the viewer, evoking the nature of barriers and their negative effects on mankind.

Copyright © 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Production Companies

Sometimes when you want something done, you really, really have to entertain the thought of doing it yourself. So, I have this idea of starting an Indie production company. When do I have time to squeeze in another 15 hours into my week to get this done?

Doesn't matter. I'll add it to an existing company. Yeah...I said it and now I'm gonna do it. I have the wonderful idea for a web based series. Gotta start somewhere, I can't spend my money trying to buy a cable channel. LOL

Alien Evolution - Poem

self discovery begins....
back to the original scales of life
one atom
one mind

characteristic of non beings
made in your own image
from what original?
displaying genes in absence

questioning science in a symbolic nature
journeying to find the right substance
duplicate madness
preserve oneness

Copyright © 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Alien Evolution - Art

In Alien Evolution, creation and evolution, two major aspects of life in this universe, are explored in elegant, freeform images. A strange, evocative image of an unknown creature winds its way up the painting, and a vibrant teal square, outlined in black, occupies the painting’s frame along with the creature. This little square of color is a representation of the elements in the environment conducive to life’s evolution – water, oxygen, and nutrients. Only when these important elements are present can life begin to emerge on any planet.

The shape of the creature itself is quite interesting. Though its fan-like shape and wiggling tail are foreign to the eyes upon first viewing, like some strange alien creature from another planet, closer inspection reveals some similarities to many life forms found on our own planet. For example, long, whip like tails are found in many simple organisms, and the strangely shaped head of the creature is strangely familiar, calling to mind images of jellyfish and other sea creatures. Alien Evolution is an evocative painting that examines the similar conditions that might exist both on our own planet, as well as those in far-off galaxies.

Copyright © 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Overheard - in the library

This woman is sitting at the computer terminal shaking her head while reading something on the screen. She says, "Stupid computers don't know anything."

Alien Garden - Art

Alien Garden is a vibrant piece composed of several solid, highly saturated blocks of color. Colors that feature prominently in this painting include pink, yellow, royal blue, purple, beige, and black. The deep vibrancy of the colors is immediately apparent upon first viewing of the painting. The colors of the painting are in clear focus, and the edges of the color blocks are distinct and well formed. The beautiful colors of this piece are visually appealing and emotionally stimulating to the viewer.

The shape of these patches of color is also important to note. The colors are not formed into angular blocks or squares, but rather curving arches of color and narrow points dominate this piece. These colors are paired quite effectively, warm colors juxtaposed against cool, such as the embedment of a bright pink in a field of black and vibrant yellow embedded in cool blue. The pairing of the complementary colors gives each color a brighter, more compelling appearance by the juxtaposition of opposite qualities of color.

Copyright © 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

To wipe away a tear...

I finished one of the chapters in my memoir. After rewriting the chapter like 15 times, I am satisfied that it serves it's purpose. It is so funny how something...anything that is heart wrenching can turn out to be beautiful prose.

Do you give 100%

This equation should be taught in all math classes . From a strictly
mathematical viewpoint it goes like this:

What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about
those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to
those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about
achieving 103%? What makes up 100% ! in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer ! these
questions:

If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

Then:

H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98% !


and
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But,

A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

And,

B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T
2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%

A ND, look how far ass kissing will take you.

A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G
1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%

So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that WhileHard work and
Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the
Bullshit and Ass k! issing that will put you over the top.

contemplating

I am contemplating getting started with cataloging my art. I just finished a new 18"x24" painting. I have too much to do tonight and I haven't the motivation.

Daily update 05/03/2009

So this weekend has been very good for me. I'm still working on my still unamed quatrant art project. I've finished 2 sections. I need to go to the art store and pick up more acrylic paint. I think that I will challenge myself and also do a song... or rather hooks to match the paintings and the poems.

I must be truly bored, so I will start working on that tomorrow.

Fear as a Sickness - Poem

Conflicted by guilt
Apprehensive about forgiveness
Dueling subjects caught...
forbidden fear.

Allowable accusations mount
inside obstacles surpass
Open to the right consciousness
oblivious to the obvious

Turn your fate upward
onward creating a vision
politely silencing critics
believing in oneself.


Copyright © 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Fear as a Sickness -Art

Fear As a Sickness uses a disturbing red color scheme to illustrate the dangerous, sickening effects of fear on the human body. Fear is a source of negative energy in the body, and it can cause sickness just as easily as a strain of bacteria or virus can. Stress that is placed on the body due to intense fear or worry has a deteriorating effect. The immune system is suppressed by fear, and a variety of human health factors can be compromised by fear and stress.

The red color scheme in this painting reflects the human body. Red is the color of blood, and the use of this color in the painting suggests the painting’s concern with health, a concern that is also reflected in the painting’s title. The red, blood-like background is contaminated with brown spots. Brown is often associated with deterioration or rotting. The brown splotches interspersed in the blood-red background indicate the contamination of human mental and –physical health by fear and worry.

Copyright ©2008-2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Massachusetts's 8th district

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rep. Michael E. Capuano (D-MA-08) CALL: 202-225-5111 SENATE Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) CALL: 202-224-4543 Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) CALL: 202-224-2742 Tell them what you want them to know.

Agressive Agenda - Poem

Superiority complexes arise amidst shame
playing the game ...life
failing to compensate for loss wisdom
participating freedom...more strife

Plaguing yourself and theirs
Stealing the vagueness of your soul
Challenging your mind to move forward
clarity still further....steadily

amidst shame
life becomes
loss wisdom
strife

their souls move forward
steadily

do you hear me?
change.....
is change.


Copyright ©2008-2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Aggressive Agenda - Art

Aggressive Agenda is an abstract piece painted in a soothing, pastel color scheme. The cool colors of this painting stand in contrast to the anger and aggression suggested by the title of this piece. This contrast is suggestive of the aggressive and self-serving agendas that can often be masked in good intentions. Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the most sinister motives are often masked in beauty and goodwill. The disparity between the beautiful, relaxing colors of this piece and the aggression mentioned in the title calls attention to this aspect of the human condition.

The abstract figure that is the focus of this painting evokes the aggression mentioned in the title. The figure is monolithic, its colors aligning to create a single, dense shape. The density and color saturation of this freeform shape increases at the center, giving the impression of rage and aggression emanating from a single, central point. The nature of aggression is examined closely in Aggressive Agenda, a complex and engaging piece.

Copyright ©2008-2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

Daily update 05/01/2009

Today wasn't entirely creative for me. I was able to list one poem and one painting -- I am happy I got through the first day of my goal to post one painting and one new poem each day for one year. Daunting I know. Anywho--- all this and still trying to finish my latest art masterpiece.

A Just Royalty - Poem

Falling blindly towards wealth
round the hearts and wallets of men
thy strangness tells of worth
not thoughtfully know to all

In false hopes of future wellness
seeps dreams of distant chaos
leave thy goods behind
knowingly trust yourself.

Copyright 2009 Claretta Taylor Webb

BoPeep

I am working on this techo-new wave music stuff and it would help if some lyrics would come out soon. I will work on it tonight. I think. blah.

A Just Royalty - Art

This piece is primarily a monochromatic painting in purple, though there is a hint of blue here and there. The figure in the painting is abstract in form, though it is mildly suggestive of a seated human figure, the straight line in the bottom half of the painting representing a seat. The figure’s top half arcs upward and is completed with another strong, straight purple line. The painting’s figure has very graceful lines, and it seems almost delicate.

Purple is a color often associated with royalty, and the figure’s similarity to a seated figure suggests that it may be an image of nobility seated upon a throne. The painting’s delicate lines and purple color suggest refinement and elegance, perhaps befitting some royal personage. This painting’s overall impression and mood is one of dignified grace and beauty.

Copyright ©2009 Claretta Taylor Webb