Infinite Change Friday, June 26, 2009

I drew this just the other night, I have been feeling kind of lost lately in all the changes that have been happening in my life. I just got married, took a leave of absence from my job, traveled to Europe, living out of a suitcase with everything in storage since November 2008, and now I am job searching and wondering where the next path in life will take me.

Sometimes my emotions seem to go in infinite circles. Change is constant. Change will always be there. We get comfortable with how things are and then we are back in the infinite change cycle again. We trace our way along the same paths of grieving for what we once had and learning to love this new change in life and the exciting but unknown path in front of us.

©. Judi Wasilewski, 2009.

The Raven Friday, June 26, 2009

I memorized "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe when I was in 8th Grade at St. Mary's Catholic School. A challenge was given to us to memorize the whole thing for extra credit.... and so I did.

This poem is still with me today. Filed away in my brain under random bits of knowledge. The last two times I recited the poem completely, a lightening and hail storm hit me. We even watched the storm clouds brew as I recited the words "Nevermore". It was very omminious. To be honest I have not recited the poem completely since those times. I guess if we need a significant weather event I can always try it again.

This is my rendition of the Raven perched upon a Bust of Pallas saying "Nevermore".

The Raven: By Edgar Allen Poe

"Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,In there stepped a stately raven, of the saintly days of yore.Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he;But with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door.Perched upon a bust of Pallas, just above my chamber door,Perched, and sat, and nothing more."

©. Judi Wasilewski, 1999.

Cuddling Thursday, June 25, 2009

I was dreaming of cuddling. It is such a comforting position and I personally love snuggling.

©. Judi Wasilewski, 2008.

The Shell Thursday, June 25, 2009

This was inspired by "Lost Cause" by Beck (Lyrics).

I sometimes listen to music on repeat and then draw what I feel. I let the music take over my hand and head. This song reminds me of empty shells. I was living in Chicago when I drew this and I was not very satisfied with my life situation at the time. I had been through a lot of relationship ups and downs. I had a lot of long distance heart ache during those 5 years. I was searching for the "one" and was only coming up with empty shells. It made me feel like I was turning into an empty shell with a broken heart inside.

©. Judi Wasilewski, 2004.

Here is the list of all "Midnight Fox" Art Pieces, their sizes, and links to their descriptions:

Thank you for visiting. Let me know if you want to purchase any of these pieces or know more about my work. jwasilew @ gmail.com

- Cuddling (11 x 14)
- Infinite Change (8 x 8)
- The Raven (12 x 12)
- The Shell (5 x 5)

©. Judi Wasilewski, 2009. These are all my original pieces which are covered by copywrite laws. Please do not distribute without my express permission. Let me know if you would like to discuss my work and if you have questions about sharing these pieces of art.