NtheMidst (ofitall) [edited] from StudioGreenPenguin

No, the title is not misspelled. That is the name of this improvisational piece by choreographer Damon White,
of the Boogey Down Bronx.
Mr. White performs to phone messages left by people on his answering machine. When I saw the ad for this, I had to participate and left my message, titled "Shame On You," which can be heard on 5:17-5:23 and 6:94-7:02 My piece was inspired by a shameful and tragic case of child abuse in NY and is aimed at all those people who failed to respond to the needs of a child in danger. 
Participants messages could be about anything. Some people sang, others made sounds and basically, one could do whatever they pleased.
It was quite interesting to hear and see and I was happily surprised to find that my piece was chosen for Mr. White's work. Most importantly, I was pleased because through Mr. White's work, I was able to communicate my frustration regarding the tragedy of child abuse and the shame of inaction that is so pervasive in our society.
Thank you, Mr. White.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiN8vEz4yZY

Drawing Children From Inspiration

                                                                Childish Curiosity Boys

Children are my greatest inspiration for drawing, painting and creating. I love their beauty, innocence and sense of curiosity. Children are always curious and the slightest thing can capture their imagination and engage them completely.
So, I love drawing and painting children in a state of  curiosity.

In the above, something has caught one little boy's attention and he is headed for it. The other has turned to look. What will he do next?

                                                       Childish Curiosity Girls

Note the little girls. The girl in the foreground can't see past her big hat, as she walks to see what's ahead.

Why Starving Artists!

Why starving artists? The situation of starving artists exists due to the lack of respect for the artist as a professional. The work of the artist is seen by others as a pass-time, or a hobby, rather than as a way to make a living by an expert. I find people, organizations, institutions loving what I do, then expecting me to offer my services and expertise, free of charge. I ask, "would you expect your grocer, mechanic, school teacher, doctor, to offer their services, free of charge?" No, of course not.