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I am a mother, a grandmother and a contemporary realist painter currently living in Montana. I was encouraged to be an artist when I was younger due to some sad events in my life. Through this experience I started to learn and understand how much of an impact being an artist and the art world in general could have on a person if given a chance. Later, I wanted to be a seascape painter and went to school where I received my Associates in Fine Art/Humanities (2007) and have been able to continue my artistic education through books, the internet and personal experiences. Today I do not just paint the ocean but I paint anything that inspires me. Through my artwork, I want to encourage happy thoughts, happy memories and positive perspectives in order to stimulate a happy heart within my viewer whether it be from a nature scene to something as simple as a favorite coffee cup. - Frankie Stockman 2021

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Why do you "really" paint?

I changed my blog around a little bit. Well the fonts anyway. :) I am wanting to make it more of "my" personal space but I am not sure how to do that yet. I need my own background. This one I found off of some blogger background site..Its pretty and all... but I want my own things on here.  I should be starting a painting today. And I may. And I may not. It was in the plans. I think I need to think more about it. I do need to get on it soon because when I am not painting - I am thinking.  Sometimes I do not like to be left alone with myself. I know a lot of you can relate to that. (big smile).

I was thinking the other day (and I know a lot of you think about this) about the reasons why I paint. I think of this question a lot and of course I always think I know the answer. I love the feeling of accomplishment - It's relaxing - I can not live without it - I was just born to do it - etc. I always have the same reasons. So I asked myself why is it that if I know the answers why do I keep asking myself the same question? Something is missing! So I thought a little deeper.. and of course.. I am painting to escape. But what? What am I "really" avoiding? So now I have different reasons for my painting. Yes its all of the reasons that I stated up above.. but there is another reason. I am painting for self preservation. I am running from my biggest fears. My Mortality. What are your reasons really?
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4 comments:

Kristen Victoria said...

I think everyone has some form of creativity inside them that sometimes they just need to let out.

I tend to create more art when I'm a little lost and not feeling like myself due to stress or whatever. Something about focusing on creating a piece of art is a way to show those emotions down on paper, instead of writing in a journal or talking to someone.

It's therapeutic for me. And when it's done I get to feel good about creating something beautiful. What's better than that? :)

March 2, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Frankie Stockman said...

I think you are right about everyone having having a creative side. And there is nothing wrong with creating something beautiful and feeling good about it. Thank yo Kristen.

March 2, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Anonymous said...

Frankie, let me know what you have in mind for your blog. I'll be glad to help. Drop me a line.

March 2, 2011 at 3:34 PM
Frankie Stockman said...

Okay Dean. I will think about it and then send you an email. :)

March 2, 2011 at 5:20 PM

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