Is Social Media the New Apple? Nearly all of us use Social Media these days don't we? For most it is a great way to connect with friends and family. However in other ways it is used in a dark and destructive way. In embracing Social Media are we eating a new way to lose our innocence? Just a thought. 

Unicorn. Myth or Reality

 

unicorn

The gap between the unseen and the seen is so small. 

Last leaves, First Snow.

Zen and painting

This painting which I titled " Last leaves, first Snow "

Just happened. It is nothing like the idea I originally had. I feel is was channelled. I slipped into a zen like state.

 

Data Centres

Does anyone feel concern about the proposed massive creation of data centres? Apparently they are needed to fuel the enormous demand caused by AI.

Is this colossal increase in electricity and water going to further damage the planet and the environment? 

Has mankind gone completely mad?

solitude

 

I have returned to this blog after a number of years. I don't know if anyone will read it, especially with the proliferation of social media. However, if anyone does, do let me know.

This painting is oil on stretched canvas over a chunky frame. The sides are painted neatly in grey and it is ready to hang. It is 40cm x 40cm. more details on my website, 

www.chrisgauntartist.co.uk 

 Art is very subjective. Ask anyone what they like in a painting and some will say they like paintings which depict the subject as closely as possible, perhaps like a photograph. Some others prefer something looser and more interpretive. Painting is like poetry and photography is like prose. This new painting is called " Holkham Dunes and Pines " and I try, and maybe fail, to capture the feel rather than what is actually there. It's so important to immerse ourselves in nature …

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