Digital Rain

Digital Rain

In the dark of downtown, on a vacant street, the city's lights bounce off each raindrop to create an array of tiny light bulbs levitating in mid-air. Their reflection off the streets below create an endless river of purples and blues.

I close my eyes, and when I open them I find this little scene was all but a dream; instead, a close-up of an old pair of jeans.

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Dream by OMD

Song of the Day 6/17/11
Dream by OMD
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"Every Child is an Artist"

Duck For Mom, 1986

Pablo Picasso quoted, "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." I used this quote as an influence for my upcoming portfolio website. I want people to relate to where I came from, and see how I have evolved. Every child is an artist because they are pure--there are no boundaries, nor restrictions.

The other day a friend's wife posted their child Benjamin's first piece of art. They were scribbles on a shopping list, but they were more than that. They were indications of a progressing mind and advancing coordination. Those scribbles were how he saw the world. I thought they were beautiful. It brought me back to drawing in my grandparent's basement with crayons (see above image.)

At times, I wish my hand was more shaky to remind myself not everything needs to be "perfect" to be perfect. I am glad and fortunate to have the privilege to be doing something that has always meant so much to me. I wouldn't care if I was creating logos for corporations or drawing pictures for my mom, I am just happy that I am designing.