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uncle grant

photo: doug smith


uncle grant -- can't can't chant

pay now pay - for what we say

uncle chuck - can't trust your luck

tell us true - what do you do?


what's the price? the thought is nice

lift the lid? that's what we did

sign right here - and here, and here

grant three wishes - charity cheer


freestyle lifestyle paid with tax

scoop the art until it cracks

uncle grant grant us one wish

serve it up nonprofit dish


we will write your favorite book

paint your piece a proper look

film the scene that lights you up

fill the ever empty cup


uncle grant let's find the spin

show us how to cash it in.



-- douglas brent smith


 

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Do The Math

  Do The Math -- pencil sketch by Douglas Brent Smith, 20 October, 1999.  Is it odd that I don't usually draw in pencil? There is so much more opportunity to make changes in pencil, both additions and subtractions. Somehow, though, ink has usually been my choice. I think it might have something to do with contrast. For this rendering I increased the contrast in the file and saturation to bring the drawing out more. I also did what I could to minimize the notebook lines, even covering over the holes and cropping beyond the wire binding.  I'm not sure what my head was thinking at the time -- we were shopping for a car to replace the Chevy Cavalier that "drowned" in a storm. 
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The Mysteries of Love

  The Mysteries of Love -- painting by Douglas Brent Smith, acrylic, 14 x 18, painted at 2065 Pennington Road, Ewing Township, NJ, not dated.
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The Insecure Plumber

  The Insecure Plumber -- painting by Douglas Brent Smith, acrylic, 16 x 20, December 1976. As I photo these paintings the change in the light delights me. So much depends on how you look at things, how long you look at things, in what light, in what mood...it brings art even more alive. I didn't say it was good art, just delightful art. Only you can decide if it's good (to you). I have not painted like this in years. Perhaps someday I will again.
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Song: Hopin'

y ou were young and so was i i'd get on my bike and ride i'd go where you'd know i was up and down your road i'd go on that three-speed very slow hopin' you'd see me... up and down your road i'd go acting like it didn't show hopin' you'd open your door my how the years went by we missed it you and i i'll give it one more try hopin' you'll open your door (c) 2017 douglas brent smith
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From the album "etcetera"
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Treasure Island, Episode 1 of 3

 I had the delight of participating in this Zoom production of Treasure Island. Here is Episode 1 of 3:
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song: i hate waiting in line

(c) 2017 douglas brent smith
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