After spending 3 months away from DA things have settled down enough so that I can devote some time to the virtual world and post some images that have been well received (not all of course) in the galleries that I've had or currently have work hanging in. Work for my next scheduled show in June is as good as finished. The winter is still hanging on here (36 cm. snow during the last 3 days) but one would hope that within the next few weeks the weather improves enough so that I can leave my cabin fever behind and get out and play. The winter depresses me and I yearn for new growth.

Have to say that during my absence from DA I had a lot of contact with real human beings (hate that advertising term, aren't we all real?)and that I enjoyed the human interaction somewhat more than just posting work on DA. Don't get me wrong I feel that websites like DA are a valued form of communication and an easy way to get exposure etc.  I've come to realize that the virtual world leaves me with a sense of emptiness, faceless forms. For me there's nothing better than conversing with a person, looking into their eyes or soul and getting feedback during a discussion whether that be positive or negative. Without this type of interaction I'll never grow. This is what drives me and what I need in order to progress and explore other interests. With that being said, I've updated my "Artist Statement" to reflect where I'm headed. Time to get off of my soap box and enough of the virtual babble. Time to get back to work.

Currently I'm working in batches of small series, but as I prod along subject matter pops up and I find myself adding images to these small series, making them a bit larger, OCD!

Knowing that I've missed a lot of good work being posted by you all, it's time to catch up and hoping all is well with everyone. Glad to be back.

Peace,

Charlie