Self Portrait

To whoever comes across this in their surfing
however they find me.
I am a new blogger so bear with me.

I have a lot to say about whimsy and folk art. At least I think
so. For me art is something that defines my ability to
function on earth. Or maybe my self worth.
Art is the backbone of my spirituality.
Art is the expression of the godness I revere in
nature.

I am almost 50. I have managed to survive this long.
I do art. I make art of many things that most people throw
away. I am getting more political all the time.
When it becomes hard to muster up the energy to
pick up a paint brush, or a tooth brush, after
catching a glimpse of corporate news on the
neighbor's tv...someone's confirmation,
another bunch of senseless human sacrifice in
the name of paternalism, patriotism, glory
and justice and god. God-damn...as
Nina Simone would say.
Who said "the personal is political?"

My website is
artstreetgallery.com.
I make really cool big limited edition art postcards
and sell them really cheap (only $3.50 includes shipping
and handling. You can see all 10 designs on my website.
They are really sensational to frame up and send your friends.
Or just mail it and your postal worker will think you are cool.

You can know that you are contributing to an
honorable lifestyle. I do no harm.
Someday I may even buy a health insurance
policy again.


http://notjustprettypictures.com.hosting.domaindirect.com/id23.html

I have a question for people who buy my work.
Or people who look up folk art and outsider art.
For people who want to own original art.
What is it that motivates you to pay an artist money
for what they create?
Do you do it more for the investment?
Or for the way it completes your home environment.
Or because you would have like to be an artist yourself?
Or because the art speaks to you in some other language?

I hope to hear from you.
Joy Dellas