Creations from Avalon Members

[thepainterdoug]

Portrait of actor James Dean oil on canvas 50x60

JAMES DEAN/ POND LIFE/ from my dimorphic realism series

[RunningDeer]

Art in Motion...

Tai Chi snippet, June, 2012 (1:24 min)

The vid is in real time.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=sI3OGq0pGAY

[Strat]

Posted by Satori (here)

Posted by Satori (here)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9kfxd...84&st=l8c4cufx


If I did this right, the link above is to a documentary that I co-produced with USC film school graduate James Lujan in 1998 /1999. The title is: "Little Rock's Run". I am a co-creator with Little Rock (Deceased) and James Lujan. (I'm also depicted in the documentary; much more than I expected.) Little Rock died in about 2000, not long after he became a free man. That, too, is another story in and of itself.

It is a fascinating story about a former client of mine, Timothy "Little Rock" Reed. The documentary dates to 1998-99.

I was just able to have the video converted to digital. The reason that came about is a story in its own right. Little Rock's son, Jasper, who is depicted prominently in the documentary when he was a baby is now in federal prison in Oklahoma. Sentenced to prison for robbery, but now facing charges while in prison related to the death of another prisoner. In connection with Jasper's legal woes, I was recently contacted by the Oklahoma Federal Public Defenders Office. They were looking for information about Jasper's background and life history. That effort resulted in me giving them some audio and video tapes of Little Rock. One of the things I gave them was this documentary.

The documentary debut at the Taos, New Mexico, Talking Pictures Festival in 1999. It was very well received. We were going to submit it to Sundance, but at that time Sundance only accepted 35mm film, not video. We did not have the $35,000 to convert the video to film.

I have not watched the documentary in 20 years at least. I watched it again recently and realized that it is every bit as important and topical today as it was back then—if not more so.

My apologies for not just lodging the video here so that you do not have to go to the link. But I'm computer challenged.


I hope you enjoy. It's about 90 minutes. It starts off a bit slow as we introduce Little Rock. Then it picks up pretty good.

The link I posted to the documentary “Little Rock’s Run” no longer works.

Please go to post 21 on this thread to watch the documentary. Thanks to Bill who graciously worked his magic.

Was Little Rock a “fugitive from justice” or a “refugee from injustice.”

You decide.

Your link worked for me, I even downloaded the video. FWIW you can upload this for free to google drive, they give you 15 gigs free.

I've watched about a quarter of it, I'll finish it tonight. Calling the Lucasville riot a 'riot' is an understatement. For those that don't know, it's not like a bunch of rival gangs took over the yard, fought each other and raised hell. They took over the entire prison for a long time. IIRC the prison was surrounded by local police, almost like Jonestown. The prisoners got control of the cell doors, opened the cells and took guards as prisoners. It's interesting Little Rock predicted this happening. Netflix did an amazing documentary on the Lucasville Riot.

Satori are you familiar with Michael Thompson? And if so did you ever speak with him? He said the same thing (maybe even to this day) about discrimination he faced in the prison system as a Native American. He is a very interesting person and can tell quite the tale.

Here he is talking about it in an excerpt of one of his interviews:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=EP5ktrh_EHg

[wondering]

RunningDeer, Very beautiful Tai Chi snippet...is this you, by chance?

[RunningDeer]

Posted by wondering (here)
RunningDeer, Very beautiful Tai Chi snippet...is this you, by chance?

Yes. Thank you, Diane.

[thepainterdoug]

How bout Peaches? oil on canvas 11x14

[thepainterdoug]

i thought I would share how I go about a portrait.

1 get rid of all white on the canvas..

2 rough in shapes with an earth tone and squint to see the person im creating.

3 .once i can see a good likeness , I proceed to the finish. If the rough squint does not look like it, no more work on the painting will help until i correct that

Wilhelm Reich oil, 9x 12

[Jaak]

Your paintings are amazing doug ! Thats some serious talent or skill. Did you learn it in some art school or it came to you naturally ?
I have zero talent when it comes to drawing or painting but 2 years ago when i was homeless for a month i spent my time by warming myself in sunshine while learning sacred geometry by drawing it .
This one i made on my skateboard in less than 2 hours. A lot of imperfections in it because surface wasnt flat but concaved . I have one sketchbook full of geometry scribblings but nothing original in there , just following the patterns of sacred geometry. Skill we learn in this life will become a talent in next one ...

[thepainterdoug]

Jaak amazing !! , while homeless you got into that? well thats a skill i certainly do not have

thanks for the compliment on my paintings, Im both self taught and some continuing ed

[Raskolnikov]

Agreed, great paintings Doug. Those peaches are amazing. One of the most beautiful acts ever bestowed upon me. It's ironic how the highest and lowest moments in your life can happen in the same night.

[Jaak]

I had too much free time so i had to fill it somehow. I read books from Drunvalo Melchizedek years before (The ancient secret of flower of life part 1 and 2) so i went through them again and just tried to replicate all the sacred geometry drawings in it and tried to understand things in his books and it certainly helped. Only way to understand sacred geometry is by drawing it . And its easier than one might expect.
First it was hard but now i understand the relationship of square and circle and everything that comes from it. Still plenty to learn but at least i know the basics.
To do paintings like you do is for me impossible and whole different level . Even rocket science seems way easier than to figure out how to paint like you do . Much respect .
As you sayd you didnt learn the skill so you have talent . I always sucked at drawing and painting things so i never really enjoyed doing it or havent had an urge to do it but i have lived together with all kinds of musicians and artists over the years so i understand its an natural outlet for many . As i sayd , skill we learn in this life will become talent in next one so lets learn more skills so we can be even better in next life !
I havent created/let out of me anything in a while and this topic reminds me that i should. Before i was skateboarding for 20 years and that was my main outlet of creativity , its like a mix of acrobatics and dancing. Now im getting a bit old for this but still will try when weather gets good .
Having an outlet of creativity certainly brings joy to the soul . I forgot it for quite some time , this topic reminded me it !
Keep on painting, keep on creating , keep expressing your inner world to outside world !!

[RunningDeer]

Diane (wondering) is kindness and heart in action.
She'll be along shortly to explain this photo.

[wondering]

There are animal shelters that request mats for the bottoms of kitty cages because the grate or bars are uncomfortable on their little paws and bottoms. They request 18" x 12" which fit most cages. the one pictured in post #52 is a little smaller than that. I have lots of leftover fabric from quilts that I am happy to use. The most recent request was from a shelter in Arkansas following their recent tornadoes. I just started doing this.

[Dilettante]

Some random digital art creations.

[RunningDeer]

Random graphics I’ve posted on the forum.

Many know Avalon member, LionHawk from his thread called, “Put Another Log On The Fire”. I used his avatar to make this for his thread:

For Shadowself/Brook (RIP), a coffee aficionado.

Many know this about themselves.

Diane/wondering, we’re multi-dimensional neighbors.

Dave is an avid Big Foot guy. He always ends his post with: Dave, from Toronto

Thank you notes:

[RunningDeer]

Graphics for when threads hit milestones:

Paula/RunningDeer

This’s and that’s:

[Satori]

Posted by Strat (here)

Posted by Satori (here)

Posted by Satori (here)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9kfxd...84&st=l8c4cufx


If I did this right, the link above is to a documentary that I co-produced with USC film school graduate James Lujan in 1998 /1999. The title is: "Little Rock's Run". I am a co-creator with Little Rock (Deceased) and James Lujan. (I'm also depicted in the documentary; much more than I expected.) Little Rock died in about 2000, not long after he became a free man. That, too, is another story in and of itself.

It is a fascinating story about a former client of mine, Timothy "Little Rock" Reed. The documentary dates to 1998-99.

I was just able to have the video converted to digital. The reason that came about is a story in its own right. Little Rock's son, Jasper, who is depicted prominently in the documentary when he was a baby is now in federal prison in Oklahoma. Sentenced to prison for robbery, but now facing charges while in prison related to the death of another prisoner. In connection with Jasper's legal woes, I was recently contacted by the Oklahoma Federal Public Defenders Office. They were looking for information about Jasper's background and life history. That effort resulted in me giving them some audio and video tapes of Little Rock. One of the things I gave them was this documentary.

The documentary debut at the Taos, New Mexico, Talking Pictures Festival in 1999. It was very well received. We were going to submit it to Sundance, but at that time Sundance only accepted 35mm film, not video. We did not have the $35,000 to convert the video to film.

I have not watched the documentary in 20 years at least. I watched it again recently and realized that it is every bit as important and topical today as it was back then—if not more so.

My apologies for not just lodging the video here so that you do not have to go to the link. But I'm computer challenged.


I hope you enjoy. It's about 90 minutes. It starts off a bit slow as we introduce Little Rock. Then it picks up pretty good.

The link I posted to the documentary “Little Rock’s Run” no longer works.

Please go to post 21 on this thread to watch the documentary. Thanks to Bill who graciously worked his magic.

Was Little Rock a “fugitive from justice” or a “refugee from injustice.”

You decide.

Your link worked for me, I even downloaded the video. FWIW you can upload this for free to google drive, they give you 15 gigs free.

I've watched about a quarter of it, I'll finish it tonight. Calling the Lucasville riot a 'riot' is an understatement. For those that don't know, it's not like a bunch of rival gangs took over the yard, fought each other and raised hell. They took over the entire prison for a long time. IIRC the prison was surrounded by local police, almost like Jonestown. The prisoners got control of the cell doors, opened the cells and took guards as prisoners. It's interesting Little Rock predicted this happening. Netflix did an amazing documentary on the Lucasville Riot.

Satori are you familiar with Michael Thompson? And if so did you ever speak with him? He said the same thing (maybe even to this day) about discrimination he faced in the prison system as a Native American. He is a very interesting person and can tell quite the tale.

Here he is talking about it in an excerpt of one of his interviews:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=EP5ktrh_EHg

Strat, I am not familiar with Michael Thompson. But from the short clip you provided it sounds like he ran into the same issues as did Little Rock concerning barriers to Native American religious expression in prison. I hope you were able to watch the remainder of the documentary and enjoyed it.

[Raskolnikov]

Posted by norman (here)
Here's something I created in the first month of 2022 (I had no internet for over a month so I used the time to work on it off line). Some parts of it are reworkings of stuff I'd already done.

I didn't post it in Harmony's "Creativity to inspire and transform" thread because I didn't think it really fit the brief in the way I imagine she intended it. It's a long (CD length) audio montage. I burned it on to CDs to give away. I wanted to get it out into the world. It's a long (CD length) audio montage and I posted it on mixcloud where it got only double figure listenings. It didn't get much traction anywhere.

Last year I tried making an MP4 (video) format version of it to put on Rumble where I thought it might get more exposure. Nope, still no change, it broke through into 3 figure listenings after a few months but no sign of sharing or force multipliers. A 'Still' thumbnail and an audio track doesn't seem to hook into the zeitgeist like videos with AI produced dazzling primary coloured thumbnails and young people wearing baseball caps speaking inches away from big fat microphones they got from Amazon.

So, mainly for the historic record, now, here's the Rumble version of that big lump of work that caused a splash only at the bottom of the memory hole well.

S.O.S. WAKEUP - AUDIO MONTAGE

https://rumble.com/v2vvke4-s.o.s.-wa...e9s=src_v1_upp


Source: https://www.rumble.com/video/v2ta54a/?pub=1yatds

Wanted to cirlce back to the beginning. Norman, that passage from Fitts about patenting humans through vaccination has always haunted me. Reminds me of Monsanto's gmo patent infringement lawsuits against farmers. But contamination through vaccines takes it to a whole new level of patent infringement - ownership of the populace? Human 2.0 - "Brought to you by Pfizer." Wtf?

Some great clips. If you put that to a moving picture or spliced in clips from movies or vids or some interesting computer art, I bet it would take off. Don't ask me how, I'm computer illiterate, but most people nowadays tend to prefer moving images to the "still life with windmills." I personally love that image, but it doesn't bring out the urgency of your S.O.S.

Posted by thepainterdoug (here)

And the young girl sitting in the park, Doug, is excellent. You can almost count the number of strokes you used and yet she really comes to life. I sit here wondering what she's thinking. Good stuff. Reminds me of an etching, I always loved the contrast they displayed.

[thepainterdoug]

Raskolnikov

thank you , regarding the pen drawing .

funny about art, how I appreciate that little drawing now, more than when I did it. i think art takes time to settle, to ferment perhaps like wine before you can get a look at what its long lasting qualities are.

heres another one I scratched out on the same day when in the park years ago .

d

[Raskolnikov]

Posted by thepainterdoug (here)
Raskolnikov

thank you , regarding the pen drawing .

funny about art, how I appreciate that little drawing now, more than when I did it. i think art takes time to settle, to ferment perhaps like wine before you can get a look at what its long lasting qualities are.

heres another one I scratched out on the same day when in the park years ago .

d

Damn it, Doug, now you brought in Tartaria, that's a whole other thread. Really nice. It gives the old world a warm feel somehow. Love the wine analogy, that's so good. It truly is like a wine getting better with time. The early stuff takes on a whole new meaning later in life, not so much from nostalgia as much as insight, and a new appreciation for both what you created and the experiences which inspired it. I could go on but I won't.