Painting — pursuing my life's passion

Last year this time, I was preparing for my last thirty days as a software developer. Leaving behind the corporate world of project requirements, meetings and deadlines. Gone will be the cubicle walls equipped with an ergonomic chair & keyboard, the latest technologically advanced laptop, flat panel monitors and speakers. No more green tea breaks and no more conversations revolving around the questions: "What's new in my life?", "What's the latest project that keeps me busy?" nor "What direction the company is heading?" Late nights in front of the monitor, illuminating only my face and my fingers tapping the keyboard, were eclipsing into the void like the absent workstations and the starry night sky peering into the windows of the empty office. Yes, the era of Lester the Software Developer was ending and Lester the Artist awaited fulfillment.

"Why?" you may ask. I answer, "Its about pursuing my passion for the arts." It's about love — love for the creative process and the life I desire to live. As an artist, I am enthralled by the emptiness of a canvas providing mysteries to explore. I am enraptured by each brush stroke that unveils the majestic colors bringing forth life. I enjoy discovering and rediscovering myself with each finished masterpiece. Expressions of life, experiences lived or shared, contribute to the evolution — bright with colors and textured strokes. Excitement reigns as I view the finished art with humble eyes. "Amazing" doesn't quite convey the feeling as I stand in front of the canvas & easel brushing with pigment after pigment vibrant colors of life.

In retrospect, artistry is evident with every occupation selected. This era of my life I'm choosing different tools to create my masterpieces. In previous years, my art form was relegated to keystrokes and an eye for binary details. Now, I prefer brush strokes and an eye for the sublime life details. Perspective has an interesting approach on life and I'm exuberantly happy to be living my life as an artist — painting moving expressions of life.