Planet Sparkiss

The Language of Reverence

Ideas and images that you put down on paper are worth a lot to your mind. I revisit old work that I feel I haven’t quite finished yet and it has proven to be a source for inspiration and refinement. The greatest action of a writer, artist, or any other voice is to write it down or scribble a note.

As an artisan, I have stuck to some simple guidelines…media that I enjoy.  A good drafting pen, a sturdy notebook with good paper, colored pencils and markers are my best friends in expressing my ideas. Very rarely have I stuck to pencils…they just hurt my hands and at some point in my life I just got plain tired of erasing things. So for years my mantra has been to not erase, and to draw in pen. It has been a fruitful endeavor in times where my imagination is stumped…it gives me the opportunity to explore the pen on paper without fear. It’s like Tim Gunn’s mantra: “Make it work.” It is a wonderful development tool that I would suggest to many people.

I plan to continue to work on this latest inking, but I thinking it’s rather nice just as lines. I preserve my images by scanning the ink renderings before applying any additional color or marker. Whalla!

This is a stirring piece that I rendered and marked in 2007, called ‘They Pray.’ To me it reflects on human nature, and the language of silence. What is seen is what is being said… After coming back to this illustration time and time again. I thought I would treat myself to some sketchy time and the end result bears a beauty that makes me smile. I can’t figure it out, and I cherish this one. It is titled, ‘The Language of Reverence.’

“Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” ~Unknown

There is a Gathering Place where my parents live, and it holds remarkable stories of the life that thrives there. A place nestled near the woods with perfect sun, was where I roamed as a child. Flora and fauna has flourished there, and my family, The People, call it mystical. We gather there, and visit with our Cats named Kaylee, Belle, Muggums, Winston and we observe native animals throughout the seasons. This is the story of the Gathering place, a place of visitation and reflection of the life around.

We have met the Turkey, Red Fox, Raccoon, Deer, Coyote, Owl, Birds of All Feather, Mole, Vole, and of course, Squirrel. The Cats, too in love with the People, will not cross over wild for the most part. For a while we thought Kaylee was wild, until we realized she has demons.

The Gathering Place is a haven for all, even neighbor Cats, Teddy and Scrappy Jack. The come and go like the rest of us and in time we all meet at once. There are stories untold of all the wild adventures around this little bubble we all call home.

Until next time…

Click an animal (or tree) below to read their story.

A lot has gone down in the past few months and wow is this chance for a fresh start or what! I have spent quite a bit of time looking, contemplating the next move in my life and deciding what directions I want to go. There is a lot of thought and I will spare thee of all that context because it is not the point. I am really getting to what I want to do, and I am taking small steps in a few directions. This is an unofficial start of a great journey I am sure. When things crumble, we have the opportunity to build with our dreams and a better way.

I am working on a book, that I believe with every bone will be an experience to create. Spending a few hours writing down all of the ideas surrounding this story each day will only be proven through action. I have learned not to disclose to much about an idea that is only brewing. Doing so will let some steam out of my sails so I leave that at that! I wrote a 50,000 Novel of garble and I know that I can at least accomplish the task of letting my story flow onto the paper without a need to revise any ideas.

Another aspect of my days will definitely involve finding work, which I have shifted directions on a little. I believe that this part of my life needs to be structured with variety and the ability to take opportunities. Free lance work and helping with needs of other people is where I am to help…and hope to be helped financially.

In the near future, I am taking a chance to put my personality out there, and see where it goes. Stock photography modeling is one thing I have interest in, but I love the theatrical and artistic endeavors in this field and would like to find out a little more. I have a shoot coming up, which will help coach me in these areas. I can’t wait to get to know more creative people with true passions.

I aspire to have more of a social life, and not be stuck behind the computer screen quite as much. May 1st decided that I would not hone around the TV waiting to see all the things going on in the world. It all just verifies what I already know. It has taught me not to waste my time anymore. Patience does not always institute waiting.

I am taking on the turntables as well. I need to reconnect with the electricity of my music, and build on it fresh and new. My beats shake my soul and get my feet, heart, and mind moving to a natural flow. I want to tap back into my grooves and let my feet walk me to opportunities for a true voice to be heard. Sounds weird and philosophical but you know that’s me. I don’t really get at what I am trying to say, and that is another intuition that re-institutes these paths that I am taking.

There is a lot to look forward to, and it’s time to get to work. It’s been a long time since I have been able to see the good in things, and when I can’t share good, I don’t want to share at all. I have good news and truths to share out of my experiences and may that be contagious. Everything else is so help it ring strong.

I also have shops that I have been sitting on for several, several months that I would like to utilize. I look forward to all of this…the hardest part is doubt, and that is the one thing I do not want from anyone. Doubt spread through word is a destructive force, so do not find any doubt here. Again, I am at a place in my life where I am not afraid…and I don’t plan to be ever again. :)

Can’t wait to get back to sharing with the world. I miss people!

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