In Progress

...a chronicle of my creative journey. Living, working and playing in Washington, D.C..

My favorite thing about art history is opening a book, seeing a painting, or reading artists’ quotes and finding out that they were tortured souls just like me.  They struggled, felt failure, and felt triumph at times too.  To me, artists from the past are like compatriots in history, cheering me on today.

Finally got back into a groove for a bit. 

Finally got back into a groove for a bit. 

So freakin’ cool for art history nerds like me.  artssake: Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope Egypt, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep II c. 1427-1401 BC

So freakin’ cool for art history nerds like me. 

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Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope Egypt, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep II c. 1427-1401 BC

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-Scene from The New World. I loved Tree of Life from the first. I was also emotionally involved with Days of Heaven, and now The New World. I’ve seen Badlands, and I have yet to see Thin Red Line.  This is my first time exploring movies by director/creator instead of actors or subject matter.  So far, I have to say I’m a fan of Terrence Malick.  I have no choice but to be :)

-Scene from The New World.

I loved Tree of Life from the first.

I was also emotionally involved with Days of Heaven, and now The New World.

I’ve seen Badlands,

and I have yet to see Thin Red Line.  This is my first time exploring movies by director/creator instead of actors or subject matter. 

So far, I have to say I’m a fan of Terrence Malick.  I have no choice but to be :)

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Whatever You Like (T.I. cover) by Anya Marina. 

This is the shizzz!! 

The Turin Horse, 2011 Bela Tarr.   I am all for snooty arthouse movies.  I couldn’t get into this one though.  I felt no compassion for the human characters— just couldn’t identify with them.  Seemed to me the horse had more soul than anyone else. And I wouldn’t exactly call the film “gripping” either.    That said, there are some powerful still images to be found in the film.   The soundtrack, however is nightmarish for me. 

The Turin Horse, 2011 Bela Tarr.  

I am all for snooty arthouse movies.  I couldn’t get into this one though.  I felt no compassion for the human characters— just couldn’t identify with them.  Seemed to me the horse had more soul than anyone else. And I wouldn’t exactly call the film “gripping” either.    That said, there are some powerful still images to be found in the film.   The soundtrack, however is nightmarish for me. 

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One of the 2 scenes in Certified Copy I really liked.  the other being when James is convinced to take the picture with the newlyweds, and he walks away from the camera and the nervous bride takes his seat. The camera remains on that spot while he steps away.  thefinalimage: Certified Copy, 2010 (dir. Abbas Kiarostami)

One of the 2 scenes in Certified Copy I really liked. 

the other being when James is convinced to take the picture with the newlyweds, and he walks away from the camera and the nervous bride takes his seat. The camera remains on that spot while he steps away. 

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Certified Copy, 2010 (dir. Abbas Kiarostami)

sarahlizfits asked: Just came across your tumblr, and I thought I'd say 'hey.' I live in the 'burbs of DC (or just past, depending on your cityfolk-cred), and I saw the post where you said art school was rough on your creativity. I've been here almost 7 years, and I think it's partly the city, too. This city is rough on artistic vision, I think. But, hi. And take heart. =)

Thanks for the note!  I’m hoping maybe some sunshine and warmer weather will help fuel my lacking creativity.  It can be pretty here in the spring from what I remember.  Cheers!

Last 10 movies I saw- March 2012 edition

1. Certified Copy

2. The Passion of Joan of Arc (live Voices of Light with full orchestra!)

3. 2012 Oscar Nominated Shorts- Live Action

4. True Grit (newer)

5.  The Artist

6. 2012 Oscar Nominated Shorts- Animated

7.  A Separation

8. Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

9. Albert Nobbs

10. The Grey

I like this photo because it makes me happy, but otherwise I feel pretty lonely in the big city. joymuseum: Washington DC, 1920s. Source: About.com

I like this photo because it makes me happy, but otherwise I feel pretty lonely in the big city.

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Washington DC, 1920s.

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