Alot of people don't get it Why would anyone want to go out in the desert to paint, when you can paint in a nice, climate controlled environment?
Well, Maynard Dixon is one of my favorite artists. He really got the experience. Below is a copy of the poem he wrote in 1921. When I read it's words it got to me, and in a moment, I knew his words were true for me:
Quantum Sufficet
O, I am Maynard Dixon,
and I live out here, alone
with pencil and pen and paint-brush
and a camp stool for my throne
king of the desert country
holding a magic key
to the world's magnificent treasure
none can unlock but me!
At times come terrible moments
whom desire fills full my soul, and women and wine
and cities seem a compelling goal;
But I wake with a start to my desert
and its lovely vistas unfurled, -
I'd rather be Maynard Dixon,
than anyone else in the world!
Maynard Dixon 1921
O, I am Maynard Dixon,
and I live out here, alone
with pencil and pen and paint-brush
and a camp stool for my throne
king of the desert country
holding a magic key
to the world's magnificent treasure
none can unlock but me!
At times come terrible moments
whom desire fills full my soul, and women and wine
and cities seem a compelling goal;
But I wake with a start to my desert
and its lovely vistas unfurled, -
I'd rather be Maynard Dixon,
than anyone else in the world!
Maynard Dixon 1921
If you would like to know more about this wonderful, American artist, Click on Artist Maynard Dixon. It's a great VIDEO and you can find out alot about this American artist. Also, there is a museum in Tucson, Arizona dedicated to his works. So, next time I'm out there, I will glad shoot some pics and blog about it.
Live, love and paint,
Terry
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2 comments:
Sounds like Maynard was in the desert quite a long time if he was starting to make up poetry! Or maybe I'm just projecting, but I never do that unless I've been out alone so long that I'm starting to recycle my thoughts and have nothing new to entertain myself with. Seriously, it's a good quote, and I think the last line is one we can all aspire to: To be our best selves, doing what we love best, with no apologies.
Ginger - you are soooo right. Great show at the Banning Cultural Arts Center, and congratulations on your sales:) Terry
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