"Shadows Looming"

When one experiences disaster, or sudden dramatic illness or profound change, there is a point in time when the shadows of change loom heavy in the air, without realizing it, until the floor has fallen out from beneath.

That period of time is what "Shadows Looming" (24 x 36 acrylic canvas) is all about. The weeks before Rowan (7) was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes (aka insulin dependent diabetes, aka juvenile diabetes, aka brittle diabetic). Rowan was slowly shutting down, her pancreas already broken, but none of it had yet come to our attention.

The soldiers of Type One Diabetes were preparing for battle.... and we had no idea.

Another New Art Journal Entry

"One day when I am old and gray
My withered body considering decay,
If single I have chosen to stay
At least I can contentedly say
I lived each aspect of life my way...
And didn't take much shit from anybody."

KCG 2010

Breaking Into The Vault

"GnarLed" framed acrylic canvas (custom commission) 2005.... Sold.

Thailand Buddha Tree

Thailand Buddha Tree is one of my favourite paintings I've completed. It was conceived based on a photograph my brother had taken while visiting Thailand. Thieves had tried to make off with a huuuuuge Buddha stone carving. They later abandoned the iconic sculpture, as they simply couldn't carry it any further. Abandoned, and nearly forgotten, over time the jungle began to grow around Buddha, nearly consuming it.

I find it hard to believe that I was in the middle of painting this piece exactly five years ago. I was nine months pregnant with my second child, and just desperate to finish the piece before her imminent arrival. I don't know what it is about pregnancy, but it just makes my creativity skyrocket.

I was able to finish the canvas before Rowan arrived February 11, 2004. I wonder if this piece is so special to me because of the memories it carries with it.

Happy New Year!

"Battle Of The Blankets"

A Mural's Progression: E'cole Mission Central Elementary School 2009

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Dear E'cole Mission Central Elementary School (staff, students and volunteers alike!):

Thank you very much for the opportunity to share my creativity within the school's community. I got to meet so many new people, and I carry away with me your kind words and many compliments.

I had alot of inquiries from the students about what it takes to be an artist. Here it is in a nutshell: If you can dream you can do it, you CAN do it! Practice, practice, practice. I hope to see in the years to come, many of us pursuing our own personal dreams.

Thank you again! Merci beaucoup!

Krystin Clark-Goodsell

Art Journal Spread

"Cavorting Crows"

"Cavorting Crows"

acrylic canvas

26 x 34