Long time Jose el Retardo reader Miriam Climenhaga is a dedicated human and painter (check out her work above, and more by clicking here) from the American Breadbasket, and she recently posted an item on her blog art and art like substances about the difficulties one has finding the time and energy to do the things one loves to do. She mentions in her post that she wonders how much the computer has interfered with more constructive work. Perhaps there is an argument here, but I suspect that with enough research into the tools super-braniac computer scientists have produced, one can turn the computer into quite the resource for self-promotion.
One thing will never change: the power of word-of-mouth. And this is where the computer really seems to be shining brightly these days, but only if we all do our part in communicating to each other the hard efforts of a deserving friend. Thus my post today, and a promise to make more of an effort to use this super-popular publication as a tool of positive promotion for people who need it.
Dear dedicated readers, if you have a moment, check out the work of Miriam C. I think the above work is particularly striking, and Miriam is truly a unique painter. In a time when many modern artists are simply making prints to blend in with the background and break up the monotony of the wall behind the couch, hers is a refreshing change.
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Wow Joe. I’m speechless. Thanks, dear friend.
Keep up the good work, Climenhaga.
Jose, you are super popular. I like how you use your popularity for good, and not evil.
I like this painting. And I think Miriam should enter your two design contests because she will probably win. From the Jose archives:
http://joseelretardo.com/uncategorized/my-wish-for-2009/
http://joseelretardo.com/uncategorized/jose-el-retardo-trend-guide-the-urban-walking-helmet/
Wow the joe I am impressed! Your site has something for everyone! I did check out miriam’s art and it is really impressive. I always wished I had artistic ability!!!!!
Paint on Miriam
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KTray, thanks for reminding the masses of my desire to bring together.
Jose. You’re right about embracing and not blaming the Internet. Ultimately, you just have to be a responsible human and get your real life stuff done whilst enjoying and utilizing the digital end.