"Starry Night"

Hey Guys,


"For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream."

- Vincent Van Gogh

"When I have a terrible need for--shall I say the word--religion. Then I go outside and paint the stars."  -Vincent Van Gogh

  Vincent Van Gogh: a common household name, an artistic genius, a bit nutty, with the perfect amount of insane logic. He is my all time favorite artist. A man of much imagination and determination. He craved love but did not know how to receive or give it. So misunderstood, but such an intriguing mind. Everything a tormented artist was supposed to be. 

   His "Starry Night" inspired me at a very young age to pick up the very delicate and unique art of painting. I have painted many pieces in my short time, beautiful in their own way, as art usually is. However, they are obviously not extremely well put together pieces, but there is no shame in admitting the need for constant practice. To develop a sense of over-driven determination to reach some level of greatness. Every human being wishes to attain greatness in one way or another and if you deny this, then I will know you certainly aren't being completely truthful. 

   I've said this before and I will say it again. Life is your canvas, you are painting your very own masterpiece, even if no one else recognizes it as a masterpiece, it is. There are so many stars out there in space. If one would just take the time to breathe in the majesty and the mesmerizing mysteries of our world we'd learn a new feeling of humility and humanity. Life is so precious, it is so amazing, and it can be so wonderful if we allow ourselves time to remember just how spectacular and miraculous all of God's creations truly are. Falling in love, maybe with another person, but more-so with life is essential to joy. To just be so grateful to be able to watch the stars for hours. To feel the breeze kiss your face and to just close your eyes and rest. To paint a picture of beauty and grace for the sake of loving remembrance. Remembering all the while who you were, who you are, and who you can become with the right ingredients. But, most importantly remembering that there really is something so much greater than you. He is the one who set up and polished all the stars. 

  The night is so whimsical. So quiet and cool. The stars are breathtaking. We are so small, but so loved. Life is too beautiful to waste. Watch the stars and feel the gentle breeze and know, you are not alone. Let yourself love, let yourself paint, and more importantly let yourself remember everything. 

-Jess