the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Just remember, you have something that no one else has…. YOU …… You’re the only you!” ~ David Farris Honey, to quote Betina Conley Gardner, “This isn’t The 606, this is The 743!” Rebecca Miller Campbell, Ron Gevedon, Sam McKinney, … Continued
“You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back and you’ve climbed a mountain.” ~ Tom Hiddleston To my utter surprise, two childhood friends and classmates of Ron and I showed up … Continued
“Keep your head clear. It doesn’t matter how bright the path is if your head is always cloudy.” ~ Unknown Larry Scott, this is for you. I promised you photos and a catalogue from the artist’s reception, and you will … Continued
“Be happy on purpose. Go outside. Stretch. Read a book. Call a friend. Meditate. Write in a journal. Drink water. Eat good food. Breathe. Learn something new. Express gratitude. Chase the sun. Dance. Create magic.” ~ Alysha Waghorn Tonight was … Continued
“Everybody in church ain’t good, everybody in jail ain’t bad, and everybody in your face ain’t your friend.” ~ Unknown Let me tell ya, I’ve had a pretty doggone good day. And I might as well tell ya what’s gonna … Continued
“We meet no ordinary people in our lives. If you give them a chance, everyone has something amazing to offer.” ~ Unknown The last two weeks have been especially tense around these parts for obvious reasons so I … Continued
“Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality.” ~ Nikos Kazantzakis Back at Pickin’ in the Park I did some trading with Ron Gevedon. In addition to his Coal Babies, he’s now making … Continued
“Be yourself. People don’t have to like you, and you don’t have to care.” ~ Unknown You met Ron Gevedon back in 2013 at the first Pickin in the Park festival at Cannel City (photographed here with his work … Continued
“When you least expect it something great will come along. Something better than you ever planned for. Be patient. Be smart. Stay focused.” ~ Unknown The bank is gone but the vault remains. This is the backside of … Continued
“Live in such a way that if someone spoke badly of you, no one would believe it.” ~ Unknown I grew up with artist Ron Gevedon. Against all odds he has remained as steadfast and driven to making art as … Continued