Matt Foley

A fat bureaucrat asked me, "do you make a good living doing art?"
"As good a one as did Van Gogh, Gauguin, Modigliani," replied I.

Illegitimi non carborundum.

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Creativity may be a sort of plasma, a coursing thought process born of the Default Mode Network in the brain where complex thoughts, ruminations and meaning-making give birth to abstract ways to visualate the existential elements that make up what is commonly referred to as Life.

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@DonaldTrump @realDonaldTrump “Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is the ability to act effectively, in spite of fear. In the end, you’re measured not by how much you undertake but by what you finally accomplish.”
― President Donald J Trump

I found this while going through my files, you might enjoy.

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@realDonaldTrump “Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is the ability to act effectively, in spite of fear. In the end, you’re measured not by how much you undertake but by what you finally accomplish.”
― President Donald J Trump

I found this while going through my files, you might enjoy.

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Longevity
A new study has showed that arts engagement was related to 4% slower aging rate, meaning people were around a year younger biologically.
Being a source for increased life span, at no cost to the recipient for this healthy extension, gives me a certain sense of pleasure.

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People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as Spring itself.
― Ernest Hemingway

In a world where thrushes sing and willow trees are golden in the Spring, boredom should have been included among the seven deadly sins.
― Elizabeth Goudge

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The week began with a high temperature of 22°F and winds up to 65mph.
The week is forecast to end today with a temp in the mid-90s and winds up to 40mph.
The cold killed the blooms on most of my flowering trees, leaving me bereft.
To celebrate #Spring, a work in brilliant #color.

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"Psychedelic" isn't a drug thing; it's a state of consciousness that can be triggered by overwhelming, precisely tuned sensory input — intentionally made to manifest as a retinal/brain resonance.
The viewer is asked to contribute, from their own library of personal experiences.

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Creating in #art for art’s sake while spiriting a viewer away from humdrum realities of the everyday tediums is a fulfilling endeavor.
Art is an existential exploration of the essence of what it means to be a conceptually capable being.
Imagination, creativity and interpretation.

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Think of it as a big party. A New Years Eve party!
All the cool are there: Picasso, Warhol, Lichtenstein, Kandinsky, Leger.
It was rumored among the assembled #party warriors that Banksy had been there.
In disguise. Of course.
Dali sent his regrets.
His aardvark had the sniffles.

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"Nothing as drastic an innovation as abstract art could have come in to existence, save as the consequence of a most profound, relentless, unquenchable need. The need is for felt experience - intense, immediate, direct, subtle, unified, warm, vivid, rhythmic."
― Robert Motherwell

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Once upon a time, I had a sizable #art collection.
Then came a time when I decided it would be better served as an educational tool, so others would realize that Native Americans aren't just dusty relics of the past.
I gave it all away.
So people would realize: we are still here.

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@elonmusk Art Deco is a decorative #art and architectural style that emerged in France in the early 20th century, particularly flourishing from the 1920s to the 30s.
It is characterized by the use of modern materials, reflecting luxury and technological progress.
Robovan is a deco toaster.

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In one area of my visual art are evocations derived from mental states that are not present to the senses nor considered to be real but can create sensations, feelings and thoughts having the ability to become manifest in a variety of media: an alchemy of ephemeral metamorphosis.

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@elonmusk AI allows those with vibrant imaginations to create wonders that would otherwise never become realized otherwise.
AI is a freeing of the individual to express that they could never afford or have the human collaborators to bring to fruition.
AI is an empowerment for the singular.

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"Complex" refers to something that is made up of many interconnected parts, making it a challenge to analyze or understand.
It may also describe a psychological condition involving anxiety or preoccupation with a particular issue.
This is complex, but in what capacity?
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“People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.”
― Søren Kierkegaard

“You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant.”
― Harlan Ellison

#Art requires smarts.

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Everyone knows the internet was made for posting #cat pictures. It seems furry felines have been a staple for such a long time. Even days are dedicated to the custom.
Well, now I am posting one.
This is a watercolor I did when I was around 7 years old.
Thanks, mom, for saving it.

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Art plays a profound role in human life, serving as a mirror to human experiences, a catalyst for intellectual growth, and a bridge between individuals and societies.
It's not just decoration or entertainment—it's essential for emotional, mental, and broader cultural development.

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#Art receptions are one of the few opportunities for humans to indulge in a sense of sophistication and glamour.
Dress fine. Sip a bit of wine. Nibble some cheese.
A time to look your best, and be your smartest.
Few other events rival one.
Usually free to attend, too.

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The first "moving pictures" were created by cave dwellers - long before cameras were invented.
They painted on the walls and those images then appeared to move in the flickering firelight.
It must have been a very mystical experience when those pictures seemed to come alive.
#art