2014 Year in Review, Light at End of Tunnel
As January rolled into View, my excitement of following the
final leg of journey to Florida (East/West/North/South) and all the energy it
takes to find Inspiration. Having
already reserved a Home waiting in the Venice Area, My goal for 2014 was to
accomplish the ultimate reason for my Journey and write the Screenplay for ‘Norma
Jean’s Sun. In addition, to extend Artistry and work towards Opening my 4th
Gallery/Studio … As a Man who has found vigor beyond my own understanding, I
found a Fear and apprehension of leaving Paducah Kentucky even in light of New
Experiences.
So as the scheduled Date of March 30th
approaches, Not any different than
previous Gallery closures, It was time to liquidate my remaining Originals and
Create a Singular painting for the region I had visited. Although I personally felt overwhelmed with
emotion of leaving dear friends found in a small quaint Iconic Treasure of the
Middle South, Paducah KY was never intended as a lasting stop. In fact, had
that trip to the grocery in August of 2012 heading back to the B&B never occurred,
I was leaving Paducah the following week for a subsequent destination. I am
grateful for many things about my stay in Kentucky that is not limited to the
Beautiful People that allowed my Energy to be accessible and those who accepted
my welcomed open door … Bless you with much care !!!
As many know, the Painting “Phoenix” was a joint effort to
raise awareness for Domestic Violence through the Guardian Family in Metropolis
IL. It was through a Blessed Art Patron
who wished to Purchase this Iconic work for a medical Facility in Union
Tennessee that now Inspires and Graces each patient as they Enter into a place
of Hope, Grace and Relief – The very theme of my Energy of Creativity that was
inspired at a time of much softer and serendipitous emotional moment … I am Humbly Grateful that those who view my
talents each day find the love and Strength of what God has allowed!
In the Fury of making sure
the Studio , Gallery and Paintings are handled correctly, I found myself in the
company of a Woman who stole my heart … ( I guess I need to to stop loving with
my Heart ) As time came, I was fully
prepared to remain, but we both agreed to continue and yet looking back, it
remains a choice of query and my respect for this lovely Lady remains… But yet the task at hand continues!
SO, What should I paint to
remember Kentucky – Hmmmmm “HORSE” LoL
This painting "Pony Up" was granted the
privilege to hang on Display at “Doe’s Steak House” prior to being purchased
by a Fine Art Collector in Indiana where it now hangs in a home of charm! The act of creating this painting was Fun and
many of you have found that this Genre of Conceptual Abstract is a technique
you wish for me to repeat in a series or another effort, Bless you & Thank
you …
Well, The time has come to
say goodbye to a tearful day and Empty Gallery, Packed Car, Sold Harley and an
Empty Road of Travel for the next 2 Weeks as I begin a Journey across the US to
my intention …
As I traveled the Country, I
witnessed the scent of Food, the Signs of Life, Sounds of Culture, Views of
Strife and so many tales of Survival in Middle America. With Muscle Shoals,
Selma, St Simons Island, the back country roads of Alabama without a single
Interstate, I spent the following weeks on a spiritual and emotional journey to
a place never before seen and a path perhaps never traveled again … Arriving in Florida a day early, met by a
Dear Friend in Lakeland I had the ironic experience to be Interviewed on TV news
that very afternoon and followed the next couple days of discovery to my new
place of Warmth.
Now begins a task that will
exhaust me with all the fervor of the dying to extend emotion, pain and 3D
expression of life to adapt the Book Norma Jean’s Sun into a full length,
Feature Narrative Screenplay. It would
be this experience that leads me into my next level of force and isolation from
what once thought to be close friends. I
have said this many times before, “Social Technology, Breeds Anti-Social
Behavior” And through that, many people once engaged in my Light, found that being
loyal through my darkness was not a strength they can endure. I have known the “Out of Sight, Out of Mind”
is a true guide for people, But in a series of “TXT” messages, the farce of a
screen now stood for a means of saying goodbye.
The emotional struggle I have extended to write this Film Script is now
one of the hardest experiences of my Life, Bar None!
In the completion &
duration, I was privileged to also conduct an “Abstract Expression” program for
the SW Florida area in this region and had 7 AMAZING Students who would Show
their work in a Christmas Art Show in December.
I am very excited to be a part of that energy !! But now onto the next duty…
It has been these 5 years of
professional relationships, Artistic partnerships, friendships and extension of
my talents to aid benevolent creativity that I now need the same Support & Exertion
from those whom I promoted, created, solicited and pushed higher to shine in
light. The need to gain Publicity , Artist Solicitation, Charitable
Participation in the Arts, Music and Press will be Key to the Success of a
$500k Kickstarter Campaign to be launched on September 30th, the
Anniversary of Norma’s passing.
Unfortunately that is not the case and as the Numbers began to appear, Many of my Fans who So lovingly gave support, were simply not going to be enough for an “All or Nothing” Funding. I made a very heart breaking choice to pull the campaign on October 11th and thus at first, to also pull my Online Presence.
In a very poignant time, a
Dear few reached out to me in a moment of Inspiration. Those who I would
consider “Fair Weather” friends fell by the wayside and perhaps were never true
to the core of a enduring relationship with me to begin. But I pray that should
they ever become one-dimensional in support, cloudy in depression or Glory in
Reaching for Their Passion, they never experience isolation from people whom anticipated
or depended upon. It hurts and through a keyboard Avatar, Human touch
evaporates quickly …
As a result of doors closing
, One always wants to grab onto the Fairy tale of another Window opens … And so as I write this year end, 5 year plan
exhausted, Yesterday I received yet another rebuttal for the Script and Film
project from Amazon Studios. I am lost
with what to do next ….
YET , Yet …………………
I would be less than myself
if I did not develop a final reflection upon my heart & soul. I am a Man of failures, broken in many ways
and lost in spirit currently, That’s a Fact which in No Way alters my respect
for you as a friend! However, I have
found a few in my walk and channeling through this Tunnel that perhaps would rather
turn about and go back to the Light, the recognizable. I have met many in these 5 years that I will
treasure as a part of my Heart forever. I assure you as I weep authoring these
characters, it has been these nuggets of Love that keep me awaken in God’s Radiance
on a New Day! There have been many of dusks over the last few months that a
weaken spirit drifts to sleep for release of pain that no surgeon can amend! I fully understand the cycle of what Hope,
Inspiration, Joy and Truth can bring and for those of You who have that
temporary Gift in your Life now, Please treasure it for the Moment that it
arrives – This too Shall Pass … And when
it Does, please know that should you never see me again or our paths never
cross – It Means only I am vacant in manifestation! Know my heart still holds your Admiration ,
Friendship and Care tight as always …
My 5 year Plan, artistic endeavor
at what has taken my soul in a ‘Old Caddy as a Vagabond all over this Country
now comes to a close. Norma Jean is an Angel, My Guardian Angel and Her Glory,
Strength and Grace has been presented to the world in the First Book sold,
First 5Star Review! It was Enough, It will never become more gratifying than to
know my life, words and Mother have impacted and changed another person’s life
for the better! If that alone is the
purpose of my gate, the answer to the question of “What ?” then it has been
completely justified to risk all expense!
In the Middle of my stride I
played in the sands of Enchantment, walked along the Edge of Earth in Arizona,
witnessed a Universe of Blaze in the night sky, smelled the scent of serenity,
tasted a palette of Gods spice, Rode through the Gardens of God and traveled a
Country that is Rich in Wealth and pains in poverty… Each turn gave appearance
to people who are inside my soul, Bless you! Merry Christmas to You, Happy Holidays and thank you for coming along my side, I hope you found the last 5 years interesting and full of inspiration for You to venture out on your own Dream !
Cya Later ,
Kris
Cya Later ,
Kris
In light of that, this
“Editors Release” was published on December 15th, 2009. And no
different than previous Year in Review letters, I am offering Free eBook PDF Kindle Download for 5 Days (December 18th - 22nd) in honor of that publication and the continued #1
bestseller ranking & reviews. In addition, this year I would also like to
offer to anyone who cares or finds interest, a Signed Author copy & modest
reduction in Gift as a show of benevolence to those who have been kind to my
journey.
I would like to offer a $25
Limited Time copy to those who ask and pay online. If interested, send payment
to PayPal through My Website: www.kriscourtney.com
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