Last thing on my mind, 2018 – Signed Print
Last thing on my mind, 2018 – Signed Print
About
It’s funny how the mind works. If someone asked you not to think of something, your mind automatically generates the image or memory. I’ve spent the last 5 years being a student of Eastern teachings on understanding the mind and intellect. How can I really be happy or at peace with the restless mind making a mockery of everything? I’ve now come to understand that the mind is the storehouse of mystic energy, and intellect is the decision-making faculty. Both can be used as tools for navigating the game of life. One of my teachers shares that the mind passes through five major states: dull, distracted, partially gathered, or partially concentrated, one-pointed, and controlled. He would say, “To the uncontrolled mind, even the ground underneath one’s feet is a problem. I also realize that if not understood, the mind can be the driver, meanwhile, we sit in the back seat of our awareness. Being conscious to me means being aware that I am aware. That I create the reality I wish to experience. This portrait comes as a message of being the silent observer of the mind. Knowing that I have the option to be unattached and give little to no attention to the thoughts I observe if I wish. That with a distracted mind, I will achieve little in this world. The goal is to continue learning the art of removing as much negativity from thought and governing the mental moods and feelings that arise every day. When the clutter in the mind is clear, intuition starts working. That intuition is wisdom. That intuition knows everything that is right for us. A tutor who is inside. If the inner river is still and silent, then all the jewels hidden in the riverbed can be seen. When there is a wake of turbulence, then nothing is clear. People have been able perfom great deeds to hummanity and accomplish remarkable things for themselves because they were able to gather the rays of the mind and concentrate their mental strength.
Specifications
Artwork Size: 6 ½ x 8 ½ (16.51 x 21.59 cm)
Print Size: Signed 8×10 in (20.32 x 25.4 cm)
White Precut Mat Size: 11×14 in (27.94 x 35.56)
Textured Matte Finish. An acid-free, 100% cotton rag base with a natural textured finish. This paper has an extremely high color gamut and black density. This paper is coated with our popular Enhanced Matte coating, giving exceptional color gamut and high D-Max. The velvet surface is a favorite of photographers and artists alike, offering a unique museum-quality feel.
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Hello world, in this life, I walk with a camera in hand as a tool and form of creative expression. When I was younger, I would hear doubts about how anyone could sustain a living through photography. I’ve learned that the world has more stories than it wants to tell. In the last 15 years of placing all my focus on studying and working in this medium, I can say confidently that everything needs visual representation in a modern world. Through capturing light, doors continue to open, giving more and more meaning to my life. I share these words and lean completely forward to one of my biggest dreams, putting my work out there in the physical form of a print. Your support during this time goes a long way. I am simply an instrument of our creator, telling a story through observation. I appreciate all your support and engagement as I set the intention to get more of my work out into our world.
