You Can Stand Me Up Against The Gates Of Hell, But I Won't Back Down...

When I was in school I never really had that thirst for knowledge. I did what I had to do and some things were more exciting than others- but I kind of just went through the motions. Now with no pressure, no looming deadlines and no grading system, I feel the need to learn more. I want to know and be inspired. I yearn to read about a full spectrum of things that flit around my mind- like who exactly were the Romanoffs, more info on Wounded Knee, more on female painters in history and I desperately need a refresher course on modern art movements because all the knowledge I previously had on the subject is starting to vacate my memory. Most of the things I want to know are based on history- I really want to come at my art with a different point of view and to do that sometimes you have to go back.

What I just finished reading- Paint It Black- Janet Fitch- story of a tortured soul, it took me a day or so to get this book out of my head. Most times when I read I immerse myself fully in the story and end up feeling the emotions of the characters too much. It takes me a little while to remove myself from the story. Weird, I know.

What I am reading now- A People's History of The United States

What I just watched- 21 Grams and a new episode of Miami Ink

What I am listening to on the iPod- Tom Petty, The Kooks, Madvillian, old school Pearl Jam and De La Soul

What I listening to on vinyl- Bill Withers, Tegan & Sara, Janis Joplin, Paul Simon and The Rolling Stones