T.L. Anderson

Thank you & update

2011-03-12T17:32:00.000-08:00

Thank you to ALL that came through to my opening night
@ As220, in support of my artworks and me. I had a great
time with everyone ! Special thanks to those that stayed &
chilled with me, each of you have a place in my heart & a
space in my memory ! Beautiful people, all !
For those who couldn't make it, love ya ! The works will
be up until the 25th of March. In the window on Empire st.
downtown Providence, R.I.
Stay Blessed,
Tom

Showing my artwork...etc.

2011-02-26T10:04:00.000-08:00

My artworks will be shown @ As220 gallery on Empire st. in downtown Providence, R.I.
Opening "night" is March 6th, from 4pm to 7pm.
I am also working with a songwriter, putting music to my lyrics.
I am still working on my book of poems that will generate donations
to breast cancer research.
These things with hardly any money. Something out of nothing.
                               Take care all,
                                    Tom
                             T.L. Anderson

Hey !

2011-01-13T19:44:00.000-08:00

Hey all ! Tryin' to get back to work on my projects ! A little of this, a little
of that, and a whole lot of patience ! Some of my book, some of my art,
and some music stuff. I am still in too much of a position of waiting on others !
I'm just gonna have to keep on doin' what I'm doin' !!
Take care.

Belated greetings !

2010-12-26T16:09:00.000-08:00

I hope all have had happy holidays ! I wish everyone much success in the coming
new year ! Not much going on as I am taking a break for the holidays & looking
forward to being busy the first month of this new year ! I will keep you posted !
Take care

A Note

2010-11-27T11:33:00.000-08:00

Hope all had a Good Thanksgiving ! Mine was , And I ate well ! I am working on my
book, my artwork and my lyrics. More info to follow. Just a stop to let you know &
say, Hi ! Peace & take care !

HT !!

2010-11-23T14:09:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving !!!!!!!

By the fire.

2010-11-12T19:25:00.000-08:00

Some stress today. Haven't felt that in a while. I am sitting here by the
fire thinking of truths as GOD sees them, and I am relaxed.

Here I am again !

2010-11-11T18:21:00.000-08:00

I have returned to my blog ! Had to figure out how to
get here on my sisters laptop. I have been very busy
With all of my art avenues. Still painting & showing
my works. Made smaller copies for sale. I have been
Writing more poems & lyrics. (found in my notes on
facebook). Read my poetry at events ! I am on the
cusp of singing again ! I am sorry for the wait, but it
looks like I'm back at it ! Have a blessed day. One
love all !

Statement.

2010-06-08T07:54:00.000-07:00

I am NOT afraid. I WILL stand !

Shoulder weight.

2010-05-29T05:41:00.000-07:00

My sisters cancer is once again being treated with chemo.
My wife has filed for a divorce.
I'm still trying to secure a day job.
I'm going to be bankrupt.
I haven't felt much like talking !
Thoughts & prayers are needed.
Thank you.

Rhodes gallery in cumberland R.I. is having an artist of the month event on June 4th, please
make an effort to attend. 7pm-9pm

I am part of the committee for an upcoming show in Sept., Hosted by Chad Jase studios. This
will be a two day event to help give graffiti artist have a transferable system to do work on. It
is to be held on the 17th & 18th.

More later.....take care.

Ferverent

2010-05-07T20:42:00.000-07:00

Written from April 27th- May 7th 2010

   And so it is, that in my kingdom of woes,
   the dust from shattered dreams gathers and
   perpetuates the daunting task of mending, which I own.
   Finds me embracing the pain that has been thrust upon me
   while confronting the mountain, with the willingness to climb
   holding frayed ropes and hardware of rust
   I scale facades of rocky obstacles, skin on stone
   bleeding in the emptiness that echoes alone

   Should I reach this peak where no-one is home
   I must shout to the heavens to share this load
   and stand before the mirror until it speaks
   For all who forsake me in my time of need
   don't say you knew me if you did not help me succeed
   to soften the tears of a sturdy man, so you can view me
   without the reflective glass, like an open window
   near the door that lets you in.

        Copyright T.L. Anderson 2010

Friday & Saturday's events (April 30th/May 1st)

2010-05-02T17:37:00.000-07:00

The grand opening at Rhodes gallery and studio was a success! There were plenty of people
that came to view the works of art, listen to music & enjoy the company of others. I for one
had a good time mostly striking up conversations & looking at some of the new works since
I last was there! Much thanks to Bonnie & Greg for putting this evening together. I truly
believe it was an enjoyable night for everyone. http://rhodesgalleryandstudio.wordpress.com/

Sat. morning I helped with the plantings at Davey Lopes' community garden. It was part of a
series of workshops on urban gardening, etc. put on by Plant Providence http://www.plantprovidence.org
the people at Southside community land trust http://www.southsideclt.org
I had some fun, met some good people, and , well worked! I'm tired!
Take care.
Tom

Rhodes gallery & studio---Grand opening!

2010-04-24T08:49:00.000-07:00

The Grand opening for Rhodes gallery and studio--1403 Mendon road-- Cumberland, R.I.-02864
is this friday, April 30th 2010...from 7pm to 9pm. There will be a lot of great artwork, some of the
artists, live music, food & wine...and of course Bonnie! Hope to see you!
Take care.

My return.

2010-04-02T17:11:00.000-07:00

I returned to the area of my son's accident today. India point park in Providence,R.I.
It took me 6 years to go back. I don't know why. I don't know why I chose today.
Everything looked so much different with the ramps off of the highway now complete.
I was not sure of the exact spot, and maybe it is best this way. As I began to feel a
sadness come over me, I noticed a man playing a guitar & faintly singing. I moved
myself closer to him, and he was singing a line about missing someone. He continued
to finish his song as I stood and listened. When he finished he simply looked up at me
and said, hi how are you. I replied, to be honest, I'm a little sad & confused & explained
why I had come to the park. He gave the usual condolences & remarked how my son
certainly had a big monument.(meaning the new highway exits & park area, I think). I
found this to be both comforting & a bit spiritual, as I have been telling mostly family
and friends that he was going to have a big monument. How prophetic that a stranger
would say the same thing! I talked a little more with him & found him to be an architect
with an office but no work. I told him of my unemployment & my artwork, gave him my
business card, shook his hand and thanked him for the conversation. As I walked back
to my car he began to play & sing. My son loved music as I do. Who's voice was I hearing?
Take care, all.

The madness of March!

2010-03-23T08:07:00.000-07:00

Art & basketball have been keeping me quite busy so far this month! This is a good thing!
As far as the basketball all but one of our rec. teams advanced in the playoffs! I have also
been watching the NCAA, & NIT games. That's enough about that.
Getting some artwork done as I have two places to show my work coming up! The first is
a new gallery in Cumberland, R.I., the Rhodes gallery! (1407 Mendon road--02864).
There will be a hanging of artworks at the coffee connection on March 24th at 10:00 am
previous to the Grand opening of the gallery it's self on April 30th(more on this in a later post).
There will also be a gathering of artists & business owners along with a B&W photo showing
on March 28th from 7-9pm.
The other gallery is also a new one in the Olnyville area of Providence, which I am helping to
put together(more on this later). Please mark the above dates on your calender & should you
be in the area, stop by! Take care.

Marketplace - follow-up.

2010-02-17T08:09:00.000-08:00

The marketplace on sat. Feb. 13th was my first experience in this
aspect, as it was for the organizer. Overall it was an enlightening &
enjoyable day. I once again met more creative minds and talk of
what our areas of expertise entail & how we may help one another.
I'm looking forward to my next marketplace event.
Take care.

Marketplace!!

2010-02-08T07:37:00.000-08:00

I will be at the marketplace @ the John Hope settlement house, here in R.I., on sat. Feb. 13th
from 11am to 4pm. A portion of the proceeds from any sales will be going to local charities.
I hope to see some familiar faces there!

Busy bee!

2010-02-01T06:37:00.000-08:00

January has been a busy month for me! I have spent a lot of time trying to secure a job, in a
new field from the last one. I have also been coaching basketball in the rec. dept. once again,
as well as attending local games.
As far as art, I have been visiting local galleries, for the simple enjoyment & insight. I have been
working with local artists on many different things. A lot which involves shows & charities(talking
stages,bouncing ideas). I have also continued to make contacts with people that may be able to
help me combine the arts & basketball(sports) with inner city youth in mind. I have also of course
been working on new art. I should be having a show in the near future, although I have not gotten
a set date yet, I was recently told by a gallery director that he is working on getting me in. You can
go to facebook or http://www.myartspace.com/T.L.Anderson/    to see a couple of works in progress.
                                            Peace & take care,
                                                   Tom

M C !

2009-12-23T13:20:00.000-08:00

Happy holidays to all!!!!!

Sorry, I've been away!

2009-12-09T11:33:00.000-08:00

Hello everybody,
So sorry I've been away for a stretch, but for one thing I had a minor medical issue to attend to.
The other issues are emotional as I am in that roller coaster period from Oct.31st-through- March 24th.
Halloween, Thanksgiving,Christmas,New year,Feb 13th(my twin sons birthday), March 24th(the ann-
iversary of the death of one of them).......Miss him all year long, but this time frame is an endurance
check for me. This tests my love for others & my resolve to live more so than the rest of the days in
the year. Like the tides with their ebb and flow, so too go my emotions. Sometimes a little stronger
as if in a seaside storm. I have yet to be pulled in by the undertow. The message for me is that I am
strong because I am weak, and ask for strength from above, from where the light shines for us all!
Yes these are the days that make me unafraid, if only to survive to give to others.
One other thing is the discouragement of working hard on my artwork, fundraising & just trying to
have a sustainable income in this down economy. Simply put I NEED to get paid for what I do as
much as I do like doing volunteer service! The two must go hand in hand! I now must go get some
work done.....till' later... Peace & take care.
Tom

One day event-- report

2009-10-27T07:42:00.000-07:00

I enjoyed the Oct 24th one day event at the Lachapelle funeral parlor in Pawtucket, R.I.
There were some very nice works of art & the conversations on healing through art were
enlightening. I was able to meet a lot of new people & personally met someone I met
on-line. Very enjoyable evening for me.

Dual post

2009-10-22T20:06:00.000-07:00

I just finished preparing and delivering 3 painting for a one day event in Pawtucket, R.I. for Sat. Oct. 24th.
This is "The faces of adversity" show at Lachapelle funeral parlor--5pm-10pm-- There is a $10.00 admission
with all the proceeds going to - Knowledge is power and The Institute for the study & practice of
Non-violence.
On Thurs. I attended the opening reception for the "Cancer survivors & their families" show at the U.R.I.
gallery in downtown Providence, R.I. of which I have a painting & 2 short poems. As I had expected I was
impressed & inspired by the artworks and the cancer survivors behind them. Such courage & resolve leaves
me with no recourse but to leave excuses out when trying to reach my goals. This show is still on until Oct. 31st.

Cancer survivors & their families artworks show.

2009-10-14T19:58:00.000-07:00

I am looking forward to tomorrows opening reception for the cancer survivors & their families
artworks show at the U.R.I. gallery in downtown Providence, R.I. I hope to find more hope
and inspiration from the survivors of cancer & the family members who strongly stood by their
loved ones. I'm sure I will see a lot of wonderful artwork as there are about 30 artist including
myself entered in this event. Hope to see some of you there. 5pm--9pm on Washington st.
Peace & take care.

2009-10-07T08:20:00.000-07:00

In the mirror,
I see,
all the faults and power,
of me.
Humble and hard,
stumble and stand,
the depth of life seen over me,
in the mirror,
I see....

Copyright - T.L. Anderson-2009

Group show

2009-09-28T08:29:00.000-07:00

                       I will have one of my paintings accompanied by two short poems in
            the cancer survivors exibit at the U.R.I. gallery in downtown Providence, R.I. . This
            group showing has works by about 30 artist relating to the theme. The show runs from
            Oct. 4th through the 30th. Opening reception is on "Gallery night" Oct. 15th-- 5pm--9pm.
                       This ended up being a quik think and do challenge as I submitted work
            months ago & received a phone call last Tues. informing me of where & when to deliver
            my works. Oops somebody forgot to e-mail me! No big deal tomorrow I will drop off my
            entry and it will be in the show. I am extending an open invitation to attend, and please
            remember the October is breast cancer awareness month. Thank you.

Views up close--local art

2009-09-15T08:17:00.000-07:00

I visited with two local artists this weekend. It's so enjoyable to see
the works up close & talk with the artists in person. I first went on
Sunday 9/13/09 to see the works of Lydia Stein @ AS220's 94
Mathewson st. gallery in downtown Providence. I liked the unique
style & ideas of her works. It was a very informative & enjoyable
visit for me.
I next went to view the works of Julie Beck on Monday 9/14/09,
@ Tazza, also in downtown Providence. I first started following
Julie's blog here on blogspot. I was caught by the items she painted,
as they were familiar to me from younger days. It was again a very
informative & enjoyable visit.
Thanks to both Lydia & Julie! I need to close with the fact that I am
not a critic, but a fellow artist & lover of art. With this being said, I
think one should see for themselves.
Take care, all,
Tom

Giving thanks to those that have taught,helped & inspire with my artwork.

2009-08-17T04:13:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to thank those that aided in the learning & development of
my artwork. ;
At Lincoln High school: Mr Louis Fusco
Ms Joyce Pashalian
At Rhode Island college: Proffesor Horvat

From publications(As a youth): Victor Perard- Drawing trees- Copyright 1945
Joy Postle- Drawing birds- Copyright 1963
Conni Gordon-oil painting books--12 lesson,
Landscape,Flowers-Copyright,all rights
reserved by Conni Gordon
From publications(recent): Bet Borgeson- The colored pencil(book)- Copyright
1995
Gary Greene- Colored pencil(book)- Copyright 1996
Arlene Steinberg-Masterful color(book) - Copyright
2008
David J. Vanderpool- Pencil drawings-A look into
the art of(book)-Inspiration- Copyright 2008
Alyona Nickelsen-Colored pencil painting bible
(book)- Copyright 2009
Special heartfelt thanks to all the above & to all who I communicate with here on-line!

Perspective views?

2009-07-27T07:02:00.000-07:00

I recently purchased the July 2009 issue of American art collector magazine to aid
in giving me insight as to what collectors & galleries look for in artwork. It is a great tool
for me so far in an information & ideas capacity. I would recommend it to other artist just
starting to market their works. There is however one item in this magazine that I'm not
too fond of. It's that little "price range indicator" box. It states that it gives an idea of
what price a potential buyer might pay for a particular artists work. The part that troubles
me is the "small", "medium" , & "large" part. What no "jumbo" eggs available? Or is that
Cups of coffee? Or maybe it's fries with the burger! I don't know about other artists, but
I tend to mark down my hours that are spent on research & the actual time spent on the
certain piece I'm working on. Not to mention the cost of materials I might purchase to
complete the project. So whats the deal are we selling coffee, or producing art? Does
anyone have any thoughts on this?

Grey skies

2009-07-02T05:24:00.000-07:00

The last two days have been overcast with gray clouds. This has
been making it hard to finish my latest piece of artwork. I may just
have to use artificial lighting although I prefer natural sunlight. It
should be done by this weekend none-the-less.
I came across some of my old poems and lyrics the other
day. I would like to share one here.
"I know what I can do with a word
an idea or a feeling
Let me show you,
the extent of my ability
the length of my soul
The words are my paint,
the pen is my brush
I create and destroy
at my own free will"

copyright - T.L. Anderson - 1978

Wow, I was only 20yrs young! What the hell happened? I thought I was
always going to be around that age! :)
Got to get some work done. See ya later.

There is hope

2009-06-18T19:07:00.000-07:00

"Life is not about waiting for the storms to end...it is about learning how to dance in the rain.
---Author unknown---
So simple,and yet, so profound. I find it amazing that these kinds of things come across my
path when I'm not looking for them.
Raise up everybody,raise up.
Take care,
T.L. Anderson
(coach Tom)
(the Dragon)

Why??????

2009-03-31T09:16:00.000-07:00

It's raining in my life again. I just got word that my
younger sister who is a survivor of breast cancer for many years, is to start
chemo treatments again. The cancer has spread to her liver. What the **** !!!
I think I'm about to explode emotionally! I can only hope I can do it in a creative
way.