YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK

YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK

Artists are outnumbered by art critics by a factor of 488/1.
In reality there are only two kinds of people involved in art, artists and critics. If you have seen my work you can understand that I have my share of detractors. Of course you can’t please everyone but when you are eyeball to eyeball with a critic telling you “this is terrible, you should be ashamed” you sort of have to say something. My usual response is “I’m sorry (miss or sir etc) but it is too late….I already made it and you already saw it. “ However in 2011 I am going to encourage my critics to use a more official avenue to voice their complains. Directly to the Government.

The truth is that my art efforts are fully funded by the United States of America. Taxpayer cash by way of Social Security pays me what I call an artist’s stipend, and as a “retired” person Medicare keeps me healthy enough to keep making art. I even have insurance to pay for my pills, thanks to George W Bush.

In truth, and actual fact, I am your tax dollars at work. Thank you America, and have a happy new year. And remember folks, if you have complaints call your Congressional representative and tell them all about it.

Merry Christmas

Seasons greetings to all. Hope you are having a happy time getting ready for Christmas. As you can see by the photo I am doing fine, thank you very much. Today I will finish baking Christmas cookies. Spicy oatmeal cookies are the project, loaded with ginger, cinnamon and molasses these are not the usual oatmeal sinkers. Low fat and sweetened with Splenda they are half healthy. And they make the house smell so good.

Posting a few items on etsy will have to wait till after Christmas. There is just to much happening right now. My studio also serves as the meeting hall for the very exclusive Mohnton Football Club.
While the members do not play soccer, or field a team, we talk soccer a lot and watch it on TV. Big doings on Boxing day......a loud and unruly gathering is expected. If you are in the neighborhood stop by and BYO. And in the holiday spirit Republicans will be admitted on Boxing Day as long as they refrain from any discussion of politics.

I'll post a picture of "Can't Hurt Me" in a few days.

Merry Christmas everyone, Hope you all have a wonderful holiday.

Fashion Slaves

I guess this piece falls under the category of "social comment" This is not a unique subject or view to be sure. Through history artists and writers have taken their turn poking fun and ridicule at our obsession with fashion. "Fashion Slaves" is my turn at the subject.

Visitors who would like to have a piece of my work can see what is currently available in my shop on Etsy. A search for W.B. Nally should take you to my page. Thanks for visiting.

Comments and complaints are welcome.

Bonjour from Mohnton

Five years have passed since I fell over in Daytona Beach…and did not die. Thanks to the folks that helped me during my recovery and also to the friends that have helped me establish my independence. This morning as I enjoyed my espresso and was awed by the view from my studio I could not help but reflect on my good fortune. Thank you everyone.

It's only a broken heart

Greetings from Mohnton

Happy to report all computer and technical issues have been resolved. I will post new work every few days ….. I have not been posting but I have been making stuff. I have ten new pieces and as I get to taking the pictures I’ll post the new stuff.

Assembly of Machine #22 is underway……next week the lights will be installed.

“Good as New”

Here is a heart that has had a lot of scrapes….but in spite of the repeated blows repairs have been made, fresh paint applied and it is as good as new ! Just like in real life. As bad as it is, it could be worse, and thankfully it is hardly ever as bad as we think it is.