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| Artist: Dan H. Bowen |
I
used to draw and paint quite a lot. I even read a LOT of books. And
movies. OMGosh, I was and really still am a complete nut on movies.
Then
I got married to a soul draining witch that extinguished all creative
abilities...enough said, but you get the gist. After nine years of hell and
two more of divorce mess, I had an exorcism performed, in a way and got rid of all
that evil.
I
feel much better now.
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| Artist: Dan H. Bowen |
I
picked back up some of my desire to draw and paint. I am back to
reading books and enjoying movies. I listen to music again. In short,
a lot of the things that made up a big part of who I am is
recovered and is beginning to flourish again.
I
love to paint! I paint with serious ambition for someone who is
untrained. I love to experiment and create new designs. My mind has
so many ideas and I lack the serious talent to realize much of them.
But, I do try.
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| Artist: Dan H. Bowen |
Most
of my paintings are the second, third, or even fourth attempt on that
same canvas. I keep trying until I get something I am completely happy with. I
don’t do this for others, I do it for me. For enjoyment but also as
a form of personal therapy. It truly helps a lot.
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| Artist: Dan H. Bowen |
Heather
thinks its good enough that others might like to have some of my painting, as
well. I doubt it but, hey you never know. I had several pieces that I
gave to one of our best friends Christie before we left for Ecuador. I think its neat to see the
differences in my skills over time.
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| Artist: Dan H. Bowen |
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| Artist: Dan H. Bowen |
I
wish I had the money to have a studio where I could let the paint fly
without a care. I think I would have 50 or more canvases going at any
given time. From small to huge…even 10 feet long. I would paint
every day to my music. I know I would not create anything of serious
value but its most likely what I would do if I ever won the lottery.
I
also like blacksmith and metal work. I would love someday to
learn to work with copper more. And knife making interests me a LOT.
Who knows? Maybe someday I will be able to realize the dreams. For
now I dabble with a paintbrush and I get to feel better about myself
in doing so.
I
think it's important that I point out what made all of this possible.
Heather Yvonne Bowen. Her love, support, and encouragement. My marriage to my first
love works. We respect each other. We put each other first. It makes
such a difference that it's amazing. Happiness not hate. We are a
team and I get her support and criticisms. She does not lie or tell me
what I want to hear. She challenges me to seek improvement. To better
myself and my relationship with her. It is work and it can be
difficult. But all I need to remember is that hard work is the basis
for anything worth having. I seriously love her and value what we
have. I am so lucky to have reconnected with her and realized my dreams with
always with her.
Here is a preview of my latest painting that I'm still working on:
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