Betsisanders' Life's Abstractions (July 2010)

Working all day in the clinic doesn't make me physically tired (btw, I'm a dentist) but makes me weary, bored, or lacking in zeal and enthusiasm.

So, to counter this negative 'emotion' 'feeling' (?) I paint. I made abstract paintings and called them "Life's Abstractions".

(As I compose this blog, before my medicines take effect, before I am under the influence, or before I start reading one of Fulghum's books, ... I take a couple of Moscato shots, mmm , yummy! )








Abstractions... an abstracting or being abstracted.. what? let's try another meaning... formation of an idea, by mental separation from particular instances or material objects. (?) try again please ... an unrealistic or impractical notion hmmmm..... mental withdrawal or absent mindedness that's better!!!

Abstract ...thought of apart from any particular instances or material objects; not concrete; not easy to understand ... just like life... is not easy to understand.

Abstracted ... means removed or separated; withdrawn in mind... absent minded

Abstract expressionism... is a post World War II movement in painting characterized by emphasis on the artist's spontaneous and self expressive application of paint in creating a nonrepresentational composition.

All these meanings are taken from Mr. Webster.

But what is life's abstractions??? It is whatever you think it is. It is whatever I feel at this moment, and that can change any time. It is freedom of expression. It is your freedom of interpretation. They can represent anything that comes to your mind at this time. It is anything, something or simply nothing.

Life is what you make it. Life is what you do with it. Life can be beautiful if you create. Life can be a drag if all you do is destroy or tear down. As I have quoted Dan Brown ..'there are those who create and those who tear down'.. so, which one are you?

I know which one I choose to be... love, love lots & truly love....
..... betsisanders /blog written on July 18, 2010