Ernie The Artist Blog

Ernie — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:00:35 +0000

Precious Moments
36″ x 36″ Acrylic on canvas

It is those moments that we take
That take us to a place where few can go.
A place where thought and feeling
Renew the soul and restore the spirit
A moment only we can share.
That moment, sheltered from the world,
From all outside infringement protected,
A moment to become true
A moment to be you, alone,
There with your Precious Moments.

— Ernie, 2007

Public Art

Ernie — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:11:33 +0000

2010, WOW! What a year it was! I really love being an artist. The challenges and rewards makes for a lot of excitement and sometimes even stress. But I would not switch to doing something else, even for one moment.

The events that drew my attention were as diverse as the outcomes from the events themselves. I met so many wonderful new people. Artist, art lovers, media folks, and new friends.

We are contemplating delving more into public art projects. The look and feel of many of my pieces tranfer nicely to other types of applications as sculptures, mosaics, carvings, etc.

This led me to look more deeply into the role public art plays in our communities. A contribution to eHow.com by Kevin Irons, describes public art as bring enrichment to communities by evoking meaning and purpose in the public settings. Although monuments and statues are the most familiar forms, mosaics, terrazzo, glass, fiber metal, and other materials depicting two dimensional artistic works are becoming more and more popular, especially in urban settings.

Public art also offers community and physical benefits shining a light onto a particular event rooted deep within the community and providing a catalyst for diverse social interactions. Through the ages, public art has always been the most important sign of maturation and identity of a community, society, or culture.

(Read more about public art at eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_6105814_purpose-_amp_-value-public-art.html#ixzz1CT4tOJh0).

Southwest Black Fine Art Show!

Ernie — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:11:34 +0000

There is still time to join me at the fabulous Southwest Black Fine Art Show in Dallas at the African American Museum in historic Fair Park. Today is the last day,from 10:00am – 5:00pm. It is full of nationally know artists from around the country. You will be amazed at the quality and diversity of works available, and right here in the DFW area!

Check me out; I am on the second floor, west gallery…

Check back here later this week for my take on the Festival…..

Random Thought

Ernie — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:24:11 +0000

Nothing Gold Can Stay

Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold,
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

by Robert Frost

African Festival of the Arts in Chicago

Ernie — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:41:28 +0000

I made it to Chicago!!! Kim, thanks so very much for meeting me in St. Louis. Amos, thanks for your gracious hospitality! I’m visiting with family and friends for a few days before the festival. The weather is beautiful, even if a bit on the cool side. Hope to see a really big crowd out today!

All you art lovers, put on your walking shoes and make tracks to Washington Park. I am in the Nubia section and have some beautiful art that will fit just right in that special place in your home. The food is wonderful, the entertainment is superb, and the art is outstanding!

See you there!

Ernie

Gabbi — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:27:31 +0000

I am getting ready to make that trip to the African Festival of the Arts in Chicago next week. Chicago is my old stomping grounds. Really looking forward to seeing the family and old friends.

I still have lots to do, busy, busy, busy……