Terence gets 2 "Spotlights" on the Blog cuz he's a multi-gifted guy and shared several of his works at our last meeting.

He has a collection of writings that he's been compiling since high school. Many of his pieces focus on the "anti-isms" -- politics, religion, sexuality, family -- but all (that I read) are intriguing and eye opening.

Terence definitely has a dark edge (which he wears well) -- but he honestly has (and uses) a terrific talent for writing!

Rob and Chris both play ethnic drums. Chris' D'Jembe is African made while Rob's is a Middle Eastern instrument. Rob has a collection of drums and different percussion tools, but brought his Dumbek to last weeks meeting.

Both guys also have their own drum kits, but find their ethnic drums to be spiritual and inspirational (along with a lot easier to carry around).

Drum Circle anyone???????

3- Dimensional "Collages" -- say What? I was confused by the words too -- but it describes what you're lookin at, doesn't it!? The creation on the left is a "self-portrait" representing innocence of a child and the complexity of losing that innocence by being in a world that controls us. The TV sculpture is a compilation of all the distractions that we fill our lives with in order to escape ourselves. Alcohol (the beer on top), Cell phones (mounted on a cross of nails), Internet, Television itself, Religion (the pocket New Testament), Answering machines, Satanism (666 on the rear wall), Politics (flags)....... with the man (us) in the center drowning in the entire collage. Brutally bizarre................... and REALLY thought provoking!

Meeting #2

We had a great night of Discussion and Music this past Friday night. With 2 drummers, it was like we were at a private drum circle. Rob and Chris sounded amazing together! We'd love to get more musicians to join in -- any volunteers?!

While the musicians talked and jammed, Terence showed some of us others his Own Film. He's spent the last year in Filming/Editing school and has produced his own movie!! Terence also does 3-dimensional "collages" made from the ruins of electronic devices. I can't do them justice with words -- so we'll get some pix up in the next few days so you can see for yourself.

Besides both of those talents -- (and hand-in-hand with the film making), he has a collection of poetry, essays and short-stories. We'll get a sample of one posted on the Blog soon too.

We're getting a terrific variety of unusual talents at each meeting -- we're really encouraged by the quality of time being spent getting to know each other!

Bring friends and enjoy a "different" evening out. Our next meeting will be Friday, March 31. Looking forward to seeing YOU there!

Here is a sample of Kim's photography. Some of her other work includes family photos and engagement portfolios. Nature also appeals to Kim's talented eye. We displayed some of her scenery shots including water falls and wildlife at our last meeting.

Photography is one of Stacey's passions. She has a terrific eye for unusual angles and lines! Stacey will be displaying more of her work at future meetings. Come see for yourself.

Donnie has been doing penciling for years. He also does free-hand sketching from photographs, but prefers to use his own imagination as his inspiration for his creations. AMAZING!

First meeting under
our belts!

The coffee was hot -- the sodas were cold -- the cookies were fattening -- and the company was great.

A small showcase of pottery, 3 different photographic displays, one of those a graphic artist, and a "penciler" -- funky comic-book type free-hand drawing/ sketching that would blow you away!

We'll be posting a couple of Donnie's (the penciler) work in the next day or so. We'll also have a few samples of Stacey, Chris and Kim's photography and Leah's pottery -- but we'll put them all out there individually so you can take in each artist one at a time.

Although the turnout was small, we had a terrific time talking and getting to know each other.

Let's get more people for the next meeting!

March 17 -- put it on your calendars NOW.

Got a talent?........Come and share it! Don't got a talent?........I don't believe you -- but come check out others that are ready to share theirs. Get to know some new people that share your interests.

Creative Arts............................ and YOU!