Cardboard Masterpieces

It’s a process, a slow one that takes time and than a bit more time. I’m in the motions of decorating my room. This whole concept started on the day after Thanksgiving when I heard that Joann’s Fabrics and Crafts was having a sale. My goal was to walk in with a few bucks and walk out with paints, brushes and canvases. Well I did walk in with a few bucks but I only walked out with paints and brushes. Who knew that canvases are so dang expensive? It was only a small setback, because there was a ton of cardboard sitting around the garage. I went straight to work.

The first product is the closet friendly Hip hip. He’s a forward looking man who enjoys a good pipe smoke. He’s well versed in deep thought and even more schooled in the latest fashion. His current habitat is the deep end of my closet. Every day he welcomes me with that strange bearded face of his. I’ve started to question his habits as he is always smoking. That cannot be good for his lungs, plus it always makes my shirts smell smoky. Although he is quiet, I have become fond of my new friend.



The next painting is from times of old, back when monsters enjoyed racing pirate ships. Many debates have occurred due to this piece of art. Art historians are divided on whether the painting depicts the monster as friend or foe. Those who view the monster as an enemy point out the very sharp spikes on its body.



The counterargument for the friendly monster concentrates on the facial expression of the beast. How could the monster be evil with a face like that?This argument will most likely continue until the end of time. If anything, this painting reminds me that sometimes you must understand and accept that others will have differing opinions from you.