Thursday, November 22, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Altarpiece No. 3 - A Work In Progress
Altarpiece No. 3 is less than 17 inches in height and about 9 inches wide. I am in the photo this time to give some indication of scale. The materials at this point are: half inch birch plywood good both sides, pine molding and popular held together by wood glue and a few nails. the 2 doors are attached with small brass hinges, a pair on each door. The wood is then coated with gesso and painted with GOLDEN liquid acrylic paint in red oxide and then metallic gold. Oh, I forgot to mention that I sand after each coat of the gesso and try to build a nice undercoat to which I apply the red oxide and then the metallic gold. I am now working with a nail and nail set to decorate the center panel and inside of both doors. When I can get back to work on this project, I will be developing the patterns which I will trace onto the center panel and the 2 doors. Then I will apply the acrylic paint. Yes, this will be a piece of political satire. No, it is not for any ecclesiastical purpose; however, if anyone wants to worship my creativity, they are free to do so.
Altarpiece No. 3, by F.D. Zigler, in progress 11/17/2012.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
"Obama 44 Stamp" painting by F.D. Zigler
Obama 44 Stamp by F.D. Zigler, acrylic on MDO plywood, 27 1/2" x 19 1/2" in black wood frame $2,012.00 delivered in USA. Foreign shipping to be determined by cost. Anyone interested in purchasing this painting, can contact the artist directly at fdzigler@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Barack Obama: He Has My Vote!
Why is it that when white people vote for a white person it is not for racial reasons if he is running against a person of color, but if black people vote for a black man who is running against a white man, their decision is purely based on race?
In my 70 years, I have seen much, I have read a fair amount of history and I have experienced a few things.
My country has a lot of good people. They come in ever shape, size and color, and I have had the opportunity to get to talk with and know many of them. I also know that most people have not had the opportunity to meet, work with or get to know people of color, that are very bright, creative and talented that live and work in these United States. I am not talking about actors or singers. I am talking about people of color in the business community.
Why do I bring this up and mention this? Because Barack Obama is not that different from the many talented people, men and women, that I have worked with and known during my career working with some of the biggest investment firms in the country. I don't need to see his college records from Columbia or Harvard law School. He isn't that different from the many people of color I have worked with that have multiple degrees from some of the best universities and colleges in the country.
For those that don't know it, there is an African-American intelligentsia in the United States. Barack Obama is just one of thousands of people of color that are high achievers in their chosen field of endeavor.
So when people that should know better, like John Sununu make cheap racists remarks about Colin Powell, you have to wonder, what are they afraid of?
I am voting for Barack Obama. I don't think my endorsement will help persuade anyone to vote for him, but I like what he stands for.
After taking over the presidency at one of the worst possible times in our nations economic history, I think President Obama is deserving of another 4 years. I hope he gets re-elected. He has my vote.
In my 70 years, I have seen much, I have read a fair amount of history and I have experienced a few things.
My country has a lot of good people. They come in ever shape, size and color, and I have had the opportunity to get to talk with and know many of them. I also know that most people have not had the opportunity to meet, work with or get to know people of color, that are very bright, creative and talented that live and work in these United States. I am not talking about actors or singers. I am talking about people of color in the business community.
Why do I bring this up and mention this? Because Barack Obama is not that different from the many talented people, men and women, that I have worked with and known during my career working with some of the biggest investment firms in the country. I don't need to see his college records from Columbia or Harvard law School. He isn't that different from the many people of color I have worked with that have multiple degrees from some of the best universities and colleges in the country.
For those that don't know it, there is an African-American intelligentsia in the United States. Barack Obama is just one of thousands of people of color that are high achievers in their chosen field of endeavor.
So when people that should know better, like John Sununu make cheap racists remarks about Colin Powell, you have to wonder, what are they afraid of?
After taking over the presidency at one of the worst possible times in our nations economic history, I think President Obama is deserving of another 4 years. I hope he gets re-elected. He has my vote.
Friday, October 19, 2012
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