Art by PJ Smithey

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Ammo’s Fantasia (via Vimeo)

Sorry I stopped posting here. But it's better to post videos here than instagram 

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Long time #aselartsupply patron, war #veteran, and friend of mine, Howard #gouache #acrylagouache #painting #portrait #sketchbook

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A #squirrel made of #copicmarkers on toned tan #sketchbook paper #nature #forest

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FLAVOR OF THE TIMES

UNMERITED FAVOR IS THE FLAVOR OF THE TIMES,

TWO BITS WORTH SPIT TRADED IN FOR DIMES,

A MASS OF CRIMES UNDERLINES THE GRIME IN MY FINGERNAILS---

PROJECTION IN A DIRECTION OF WHICH I CAN’T MAKE HEADS OR TAILS,

SET SAILS FOR DESTINATIONS UNKNOWN,

WHISPERS ON THE WAVES LIKE A CRYPTIC GAME OF TELEPHONE,

E.T. PHONE HOME,

I’M HOPING SOME EXCEPTIONAL TERRESTRIAL WILL JOIN ME SO I’M NOT ALONE---

I HASTEN TOWARD A VISCERAL SENSATION,

THE COSMIC CULMINATION OF UNFETTERED JOY AND ELATION,

SOFT ABRASION WILL ERODE THIS REPROACH,

I’VE UPGRADED TO FIRST CLASS, I COULDN’T AFFORD COACH,

WHAT PROMISES DO I STEADILY APPROACH,

I KNOW THAT WHICH I’VE BEEN GIVEN COUNTERFEIT CANNOT ENCROACH---

FASTEN YOUR BROOCH, BRIDE PREPARE FOR YOUR GROOM,

EXPECTATION WILL SURELY OPEN DOORS SOON,

THE EMPTINESS YOU FEEL IS ONLY LOVE PREPARING ROOM,

YOUR DAY IS FAR FROM OVER, YOU’VE YET TO EVEN BLOOM

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I was fortunate enough to be given the task of painting our store mural, anyway come to Asel Art Supply for our Spring Sale! #aselartsupply #mural #painting #plano #spring #easter #nature

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Sorry I neglect my tumblr these days... Petruvian Wilderness #copics #copicmarkers #sketchbook #illustration #comics #nature #artistsontumblr

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On quest through Parker's Grove, She sought her lover's heart, But once betwixt the thicket, She knew not where to start--- #sketchbook #copicmarkers #prismacolor #comics #nature #poetry

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My paintings from For the Love of Kettle 2016, 9x12 acrylic on wood panels #acrylic #dallas #art #painting (at Kettle Art)

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Uncompromised

I FEEL BOMBARDED BY A CREEPING SENSATION,

COMPRISED IN EQUAL MEASURE OF DREAD AND ELATION.

THE PROMISE OF COMPROMISE SEEMS EVER MORE ATTRACTIVE,

AND I FIND MY MIND PERPETUALLY MORE ACTIVE

IN PURSUIT, OF A PHANTOM I CAN UNDERSTAND.

SO NEAR, I FEAR I’LL INEVITABLY GRASP IT WITH A SOILED HAND,

TIGHTLY WOVEN STRANDS OF INTEGRITY DISBANDED BY A GENTLE TUG.

CAN I FIX THESE UNCLEAN LIPS TO CALL SUCH A THING LOVE?

WILL I FOLD THESE OPAQUE SHUDDERS TO LEAVE LITTLE ROOM FOR LIGHT?

BUILD MY HOME IN THE DAY, AND STAKE MY HEART IN THE NIGHT?

WHAT HARM IS COMPROMISE WHEN YOU’VE LOST YOUR SIGHT?---

I ASK ONLY THAT YOUR PEACE FLOOD THIS HOLLOW GAP,

HOME IS WHERE I SEEK, AND ONLY LOVE CAN DRAW THE MAP---

BUT PANIC, FEAR, AND HUNGER HAVE INSPIRED ME TO WANDER.

I KEEP ASKING MYSELF, “HOW MUCH FURTHER YONDER,

UNTIL A PATH CAN NO LONGER BE DRAWN?

BEFORE ALL HOPE IS GONE?”

BUT I HOLD IN MY HAND A PROMISE THAT KNOWS NO SPACE OR TIME,

TO FEIGN IGNORANCE OF THIS TRUTH IS IN ITSELF A CRIME.

BUT DESPERATE IS MY SOUL, AND FEEBLE IS MY WILL,

PLEASE GIRD ME WITH THE STRENGTH TO SIMPLY BE STILL.

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I haven't posted this painting before, but it certainly isn't new #garden #painting #acrylic #love #nature #divine

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Thanks to all my friends who came to the show last night. I appreciate the love and support. #kettleart #gallery #cambridge #dallas #me #awkward

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Love For The Enemy

Sometimes I write poetry, and sometimes I recite it for a local performance arts group, but most of it never sees the light of day. But I guess it’s appropriate to post some on my art blog. Most of it comes from a sad place, but I consider it an exercise to purge dark sentiments from my heart.----PJ Smithey

I LOVE MY ENEMY---

OF COURSE IT ISN’T REAL LOVE,

BUT SOME TWISTED, DECREPIT, CANCEROUS MALFORMATION,

STITCHED INTO THE SHAPE OF A HEART.

NOT LOVE IN THE MELODY OF A SONNET, BUT A FUNERAL DIRGE,

THE KIND OF BLACK PLAGUE WHICH ENVELOP’S ONE’S MIND,

AIMING TO CORRUPT VISION, AND DISTORT REALITY.

O LILY OF THE VALLEY BOUQUET, WHY CAN’T I THROW YOU AWAY?

LOVE? NO SUCH PITIABLE THING!

BUT FEAR, THE VERY LIFE SUPPORT OF DEATH.

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My latest completed #painting, this and others will be showing at the Kettle art gallery the second of January, #acrylic 22x28 #dallas #art

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A soy sauce bottle and salt shaker from lunch #sushi #holbein #acrylagouache #painting #sketchbook

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Little van, in little #sketchbook #acrylagouache #gouache #painting

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Someone very dear to my heart is battling a rare brain condition called Chiari Malformation. She's now raising money for a surgical procedure to alleviate the symptoms and suffering. If you find it in your heart, please donate however you see fit. Thank you