Last weeks artwork (Full res - No watermarks)
Added 2020-07-17 19:47:14 +0000 UTCHere are the full resolution / no watermarked versions of some of the photo montages I've been posting on my social profiles this past days.
They usually take hours to make and I usually do them early in the morning, as a trait for my followers. I don't like to plan them in advance, rather make them in sync with my state of mind that particular day.
Here are some insights on each one of them, in order:
- At the library - "Life is a mystery" (published Friday July 7). I've been dealing with several issues on Instagram, Youtube and Facebook this last weeks, and new problems keep surfacing every day. It's been days of emails going back and forth, only to discover nobody knows anything and that whats happening its unusual and strange. So yesterday (Thursday) I decided to stop dealing with all those negative things, accept I can't control any of that, and reward myself with two days of just write music. The image's background it's from a room on the house we rented for the tuxedo and red suit photoshoot, the picture of me is from the "Songs For A Better Future" cover photoshoot.
- Perspective (published Wednesday July 15). Again inspired by the ongoing trouble with social pages and the research, I figured out somebody would find useful that simple reminder: everything depends on the point of view. Pic of me from the "All Systems Go" cover photoshoot. Background taken from an architectural photo repository.
- Puma (published Monday July 13). I started the week already a little exhausted and in need of some inner strength (little did I know). So I recovered this pic from the Tux and Red photoshoot at a wonderful antique mansion.
- Train (published Friday July 10). Last week was also intense, and I was beginning to realiza I need a rest, so I started pulling the brakes. Artwork adapted from one of the "All Systems Go" original designs by Pablo Vazquez.
- Love yourself (published Thursday May 21). I don't know why I haven't shared this with you before (there's also the "butler pic", but I couldn't find the open file today). The montage is made with three different elements and I did it because I needed to remind myself that it's good to accept the love you get your way, yours or from others.
Comments
Dear Steve, I didn't want you to worry. I'm dealing with all that but I'm drawing a line. If there's anything I can't control, I simply take it out of my daily schedule. The good thing is with this last two days being more disconnected I started working on a new song. I was thinking to myself that this is what I need to be doing. If social media doesn't want me, I can communicate with you here and start updating more frequently my website. In the end we need to do whatever makes us happy. Thank you so much guys, big hugs and kisses!!!
Benjamin Koll
2020-07-18 15:19:02 +0000 UTC2.) The images and dreams that you visualize.................................................................................................................................................................................3.) The attitude and the action that you take in your choices and decisions..................................................................................................................................................................................BEAR Brother Ben.......please, please be gentle with yourself and allow yourself to move forward at YOUR own pace and let those things that are truly important in your life......become priorities and NOT those other so called priorities ....that drain the life and energy out of your beautiful heart and soul and spirit.....re-energize and restore your self FIRST and foremost. BEAR hugs ("")("") and wet slobbery kisses from your two favorite 'Santa's" Moon BEAR and Steve
Steve Bennett
2020-07-17 20:43:29 +0000 UTCDear BEAR Brother Ben, It breaks my heart to hear you share with us.... about all of the 'technology' induced stress that you are currently having in your life . I can understand that you have many responsibilities and commitments that you must have running and overseeing so many businesses that you and Jose have together....with that being said....I wish that there was something....anything that we your loyal fans could do or say to help you cope with this issue. My concern is that you are still recovering from your recent cataract surgery and working long hours with probably little sleep because you cannot shut off that beautiful artistic and creative mind of yours. ..........................................I want to share these two quotes with yo that I hope will help you in the coming days and weeks ahead....cope with the daily pressures that you have placed upon you......please always remember this my beloved BEAR brother....IF you do NOT take good care of your own emotional, mental. spiritual and physical health....than you will be no good to anyone else....not even your cherished and adored Jose!!!! ." Ships don't sink because of the water that surrounds them; Ships sink because of the water that gets into them. Don't let what's happening around you - get inside of you and weigh you down and cause you to drown!".........................................................................................................................................................................................."You have control over three things in your life..................................................................................................... 1.) The Thoughts that you think......................................................................................................................................2.)
Steve Bennett
2020-07-17 20:37:46 +0000 UTC
