Sleeping with Oprah

 Sleeping on Oprah

 fabric, oil pastel, chalk

 36" x 22"

This drawing is a depiction of perfect slumber. It depicts my favorite model, Todd, my muse and my inspiration. 

He and I share a favorite hobby, sleeping. I think there is a lot to be said for slumber. Just the sound of it is alluring. Not only is it the most necessary part of living next to food, but it is the most seductive, relaxing, humbling and sensual experience a person can enjoy.  Not to mention the supernatural experiences of the subconscious it brings about through dreams. That's a whole 'nother blog. 

Life is short, sleep while you can

Anyway, I feel passionately about this as a concept worth exploring and I've depicted Todd doing it in my studio. Here is a preparatory drawing-

He is lying on a blanket which is not in circulation *ahem* but it lies with him

on top of the "O" as in Oprah. 
Y'a see, when art is made, it sometimes turns into a part of your life, in fact, most of the

time, it is your life. Whether you are painting it, filming it, reading it, or singing it, the 

creation becomes your experience. You find yourself imagining it, dreaming it, 

sleeping on it, feeling it, loving it, living it. 

Remember this picture. It'll come back atcha!  like Cleopatra!

Lola loves Oprah too