In a productive mood these past few days. Due to a slowdown in construction & preparation of the new bar, my brain has cleared some space to allow for some creative thought. I’ve been thinking about movies that have inspired & captivated me throughout the years, & I wanted to post some trailers for a few of the more obscure, lesser-known films. Some of these films could be considered bad, and many of them are “bad” films in the sense that they lack even the standard level of acting, writing, cinematography, etc…, but I find so much value in these movies. There is a true sincerity to these films, something that shines through all the shitiness that most people refuse to look past. Movies made for the purpose of being “bad” have no real value to me. The only really great “bad” movies are the ones that were made sincerely, by people who truly thought they were making something meaningful, not tongue-in-cheek. Here are some of my all-time favorites.
Discovered on tiny vices.
I know I’ve been posting a lot of skies lately, but they’ve been so spectacular I just can’t help myself. The skies play such a primary role in my paintings that I’m always referencing them in real life. I’m getting back into a good painting cycle, & I feel I should be close to getting my current 3 pieces finished soon. I’ve been working on the same 3 for months. I’m so ready to move on to some new work & ideas. It’s difficult when I get to a stage in a painting where it’s all repetition, the same patterns or colors over & over, but these stages are necessary in order to get the final result that I desire.
My life in Brooklyn has been so strikingly different than living in Manhattan. I actually feel like I’m part of some community now. I haven’t felt that way in forever. I’m enjoying myself immensely, but struggling with the urge to be outside rather than sitting in my kitchen painting cloudy landscapes. Overall, life has gotten progressively better these last few months, & I’m thankful as hell for that.
