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This shot captures the essence of transformation and art. Every detail, from metallic implants to deep black tattoos, tells a story of courage and self-discovery. A perfect piece of art to spark curiosity and conversation
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Left model: Inkedjuliusz
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Made with layers of gesso, paint, collage, water color crayons, pastels, marker, pens....a sort of raw but very personal outpouring.
This building is on the corner of Fazeley Street and Andover Street in Birmingham. There is something beautiful and yet mentally torn about this picture. There is something very disturbing about this shot and i like it.
Last evening, I had a visit from a friend that I used to work with 35 years ago. Although he is five or so years younger than me, we were kindred spirits then, both having a love for similar types of music and being guitar players. We lost contact after I moved back to Ararat and he moved down to Melbourne, seeking to break into the music scene.
He gave it the serious shot that I never dared to. I admire him greatly for that.
But giving it a serious shot is never enough when you're in the business of creating. You need to have a fair slice of luck as well. The stars have to align. Right place, right time, right connections. You need all three, plus a fair slice of talent, confidence and ego. Even then, it's little more than a lottery.
The dice are loaded before you start, so why bother trying?
Creating is part of who we are
I think it was Frank Zappa who once said that every child is an artist until he is told he isn't.
That's spot on. We are born to create and yet the system discourages creative pursuits as either silly, self-indulgent or puerile. Is it any wonder that most of us never dare to let people see our creative side. I know, that I spent a considerable portion of my younger years stifling and hiding mine. In doing so. I denied a large part of who I was. But you can't hide from who you are forever. Sooner or later, the creative process emerges in a variety of ways.
Often it amounts to little more than noodling.
Creating your own avatar allows users to express themselves and create their own identities, and then connect with others and build friendships.
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