James Matthew Behan

The events of June 20 2009 echo the events 29 years earlier to the day(june 20 1980 ). We watch history and are amazed. A totalitarian, extremist misogynistic ( dress code enforcement ) regime may fall!

The President is waking to the events at hand and, although late to the party, has arrived in time( Obama\’s statement)–no doubt chastened by a bipartisan congressional statement (  Congressional condemnation of Iranian Violence )the Iranian regime.

No one could have imagined this, least of all the leaders of this despotic regime that has kept a strangle hold on the Iranian populace.

RoofTops of Iran

How did we get here? Why?

Tonight the world watches as Iran moves towards history. And I am afraid, we, the symbol of freedom to the world, are on the wrong side of history. Tomorrow we will see.

The cries to God from the rooftops were first heard in the Iranian revolution. It is heard again from their children.

This young woman is every person yearning to be free. It is achingly beautiful. It is also tragic that our country has chosen not to support her.

Pray for this young woman, pray for Iran! And Mr President, step up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nifgnonH-BU

I am afraid health care will be the undoing of this administration. With two wars ensuing, Iran on fire, North Korea about to ignite, a still fragile  economy soon to be swamped by inflation with China and Russia looking hungrier and hungrier from the wings, do we really need to address health care now? Now?

The paradigm of moving swiftly while still popular has reached the absurd with the lack of logical progress being pursued by this president. Slow down, have faith in yourself and in this country! And PLEASE, lend your voice of support to this incredible movement in Iran!

The onslaught of fame can be overwhelming, as evidenced by Susan Boyle’s recent past weeks. And yet is it overnight? We see video after video of Susan, in her 20’s, in her 30’s and now in her 40’s trudging the lonely road to that moment of instant fame. She worked. She worked hard. She believed when no one else would. Brava brave Susan for surviving the hurricane, your most recent performance (attached) shows a relaxed, mature, rich and unforgettably beautiful voice! Susans triumph

I remember my dad today who served in the air force in the 1950’s. He met my mom in Fort Worth. Had it not been for the service I would never have been born! Salute and high five to Dad for all that he has given me!

Based on an old color movie

Has a nice ethereal quality

And they were fun to take

Would love to see these 4′ or larger!

Visiting Gloria and Julio’s land; reminds me of my aunt and uncle’s ranch growing up.

Tina took this picture, its alright. I enjoy the woody at the metro!! Try it!

Just found out I am broke again….rats

After months of drying, today was the day for varnish. I thoroughly enjoyed this day, it was one of completion and moving forward. This is my best work to date, a blending all my interests: human figure, abstraction, color, stripping technique and of course, narrative. These works took over a year (see previous incarnation in prior posts) they bracket the death of my father, and there were often moments of frustration and even at times despair. And yet, today, they SHINE!!!

The work collectively is a visual expression of  Easter Week: Agony in the Garden (Plead), Scourging at the pillar (Scourge), Crucifixion (Hammer), Deposition (lie), and Resurrection (Rise).

This work also incorporates as a visual reference the wonderful old buildings with weathered paint as well as billboards with layered remnants of previous images and colors. I love that they stand both individually and collectively.