Saturday, March 1, 2014

True Masterpieces

When one stands before the "monument" of a true master in any art form... one comes to realize the vast difference in skill between that work and the efforts one produces ... even within a full life time of impassioned study and commitment. That is why these creators are recognized as "masters". They are visionaries whose works transcend the average... and that form the engine which drives and fuels creation for the generations who follow in their particular discipline.

When I visited the Ufizzi Gallery in Florence and for the first time came face to face face with Michelangelo's monumental marble "David"... I was simply overwhelmed... and wept openly at its utter beauty and magnificence. It was one of the great Epiphany moments in my entire life, one which forever changed me as a person... and as an artist. Standing below that 17.5 meter massive nude figure... perfect in every perspective and detail I recognized the difference that his passion and genius which separated him from most other sculptors either in the past or the present.

It clearly demonstrated to me that such a gift separates one man from all others... though at the same time it can inspire one to reach beyond one's own insignificance to become better. And his example has surely done that in Western Art. My initial feeling was inadequacy.... the feeling that I was "playing with crayons" by comparison.The truth be told, I still am... and always will be! What I drew from the experience was the opportunity to study and to learn from seeing his work... and then to set it aside without a need to feel inferior in any way. I decided then and there ... to devote the remainder of my life to realistically develop my own abilities to my utmost. And I believe that I have done so.

You see... my true "masterpieces" that I shall leave to the world when my time has run out... are my five children. Each is unique and gifted in their own way... and imperfect in others. These five individuals carry the best of me forward into a future that I shall never see... much less live in. I would wager that their accomplishments might well outweigh my own... and I would be pleased and feel blessed... if that were so. Just to set the record straight... I have no immediate plans to leave earth any too soon. These are simply my observations and joyous feelings tonight having just received some blessed news today.

At 12:15 pm today... Friday, February 28th 2014... our Sherman Family welcomes its newest family addition. Enter... Malcolm (Wee Mac) Justin Michael Sherman to be the gift to his over joyous parents, my first son Andrew and his wife Melissa... and my fifth grandchild. We have all been anxiously awaiting this moment and we share in the joy and happiness that this arrival brings. We promise to love ... support and care for him... as we have done so for you.



Like my comin' home duds Guys?... My dad came home in these thirty two years ago. Cool
... EH?


"Mission Control... The Eagle has landed... one "small step" for Mankind!!!

Rich blessings of Joy... Health and Happiness from us to you three!


We are deeply... and richly blessed for your safe arrival Mac! Can't wait to pass you around and actually feel your presence... as pass you about and admire you!

All our love ALWAYS!

Dad and Deb
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20 comments:

  1. Hi Bruce, congratulations on Mac's arrival into the world, and this little bundle of joy into your family.

    All the best,
    Keith

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  2. Congratulations! The most magical time awaits...it is wonderful news.

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  3. Awww, congratulations, Bruce and to your son and his wife as well. Wee Mac is gorgeous!!

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  4. Good morning Keith!... Thanks for your sentiments and visit this morning!

    Safe arrival... in good hands. We are all ... feeling the Love and Joy!... We are deeply blessed... and know that!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  5. Good morning Lisa!... How nice of you to take time out of your own "waiting"!

    I do miss your blogging and pix... but know the many preparations necessary to receive a new life into your own! It is indeed a magical time in any couple's journey. I will be looking for "good news" from you soon! Good luck and Health!

    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  6. Good morning Sherry!... I knew that this news would please you! We mutually share the Joy of family... and our wee ones. That draws us together in spirit ... almost as much as the art thingy!

    Thank you for stopping by to offer your thoughts and best wishes!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  7. Congratulations Bruce, on a beautiful bundle of joy. God Bless you and your family. You will have many days ahead as watching little Mac grow. I am sure you and Deb will introduce the little guy into your wonderful world of creativity.

    All the very best to all the Sherman's
    Joan

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  8. Hi there Joan!... Thanks for your best wishes! We will all much enjoy this new spirit in our midst... and for sure... we hope to share our love and time with him!

    When he is ready... we will certainly be willing to share our passion for making art with him as we have with all of our other children!

    Thank you for dropping by andf adding your blessings!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  9. This is wonderful, and I wish you all the best. Greetings from Montreal.

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  10. Hi there Linda!... Thank you for taking time to share our joy and to leave your comment!

    It is indeed a wonderful time for all of us. Merci Beaucoup encore une fois!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  11. Dear Bruce - congratulations on your wonderful new addition. He is awesome and certainly a true work of art from our Creator. Take care and have a great week.

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  12. Hi there Deb!... Thanks for your visit and kind words!

    Everyone is doing well with the transition to home and are happy to the moon and back with their new bundle of joy!

    A true work of art ... indeed! We areeply blessed!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  13. Such a bonny wee loon! a real gem. Congratulations to your family.

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  14. Congratulations on the birth of your newest grandson, "Mac"...He is SO precious..
    so tiny and so handsome in his Dad's duds!!! Enjoy him Bruce.. they grow up so fast!!

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  15. Good morning Caroline!... He is wee ... and bonny! When I look at those wee hands... I wonder what they will do in their lifetime just begun. Their is magic and a sense of the sacred in the renewal of life... the handing over of the mantle of life to new life to begin. It leaves me in total awe of the magic and wonder of Creation!

    I feel deeply blessed....

    Thanks for visiting!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  16. Good morning Hilda!... Thank you for visiting and for sharing our joy!

    It is a magical time in the lives of all the Sherman family. Each of us is proud of this wee new addition "Mac". He will be in safe and loving hands... until he is wanting to spread his wings. As you have mentioned... time speeds along... so enjoy him we will... as we are able.

    I'll keep you posted (bored) with new updates! Could you have guessed? HA HA!!!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  17. Congratulations Bruce. Seems like just yesterday that Andrew arrived! This one's a keeper!!!

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  18. Hi there Karen!,,, Yep!... I share those very same sentiments! So many wonderful memories. Time sure has flown by! Andrew has settled into his new job... Allison into her new auntie degree..,. and Gramma Joan... well you coulda' guessed that one! ... Happier than a pig in #*^@

    The "keeper" is a sleeper... for now but HEY!... That will all change ... right?? HA HA!!!

    Thanks for dropping by!

    Bruce

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  19. By the way, your sugar shack is warm and inviting for a winter scene.

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  20. Thanks Karen!... That is the key to painting winter. Turn up the heat! HA HA!!!

    No better way to welcome Spring... than to get into the maple flow! Next comes the dark waters... as the creeks flush winter down the toilet!! Lots to paint!

    Good Painting!
    Bruce

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