Broken phone, broken connection!

Dear Family,

Amazing thing has happened this week, my phone broke! LOL, I will need to get a new one but I am not too sure when. Until then email me.

I am playing with art still. I just bought the new switchfoot, flyleaf album and it is amazing! Both very good and would recommend you to buy them. They are so inspiring to fight for love and live for Jesus.

Yeah, Rock on mates!

Jordan.

art

Dear family,

I am working on a new art style and it is going alright. Its all lines and designs with vibrant colors. I am looking more at graphic arts. Its been good, changing and a extreme pull from my messy art in the past. I am finding my voice in art.

Recently I have been sensing God leading me to fast food for 25 days. I think I may do it in December, not to sure. Please pray for me and how I should go about this process.

Thanks for reading.

Jordan.

Art History.

Vorticism: (1912 - 1915)

English art movement, Vorticism is sometimes called the English version of Cubism. Founded by abstract artist Percy Wyndham Lewis, members of the movement focused on themes that incorporated modern machinery and industry. The movement was a mixture of Futurism and Cubism, lasting from 1912-1915. The movement began growing in 1913 when the Rebel Art Centre was founded, formed by Wyndham Lewis, Edward Wadsworth, Frederick Etchells, and Cuthbert Hamilton. The group’s name lasted only several months, later re-titled Vorticism by Ezra Pound. Two Vorticist manifestoes were published in the movement’s newspaper, Blast, in 1914 and 1915.

Vorticists rejected traditional academic institutions and looked to the future with fear. They recognized the power of technology, particularly the machine and anticipated that it would result in a bleak, purposeless life for humankind. Vorticism was the first English art movement dedicated to abstraction. Artists worked primarily in two-dimensional form, employed the fragmentation and multiple viewpoints of Cubism. Their work was defined with flat, bold colors, and simple geometric shapes.

Vorticism died out at the onset of World War I since many of its artists enlisted in the armed forces. In addition, there were disagreements within the group at the end of 1915 that also contributed to its demise.

The Nazarenes: (1809 - )

The Nazarenes was a group of German artists that formed in the early 19th century and whose goal was to revive Christian art. They intended to do this by returning to the paintings of Italian Renaissance artists, notably Perugino and Raphael. The group’s origins were in Vienna, where J.F. Overbeck and Franz Pforr founded the Brotherhood of St. Luke in 1809. The group then traveled to Rome, set themselves up in a monastery, and attracted several new members. They lived in a communal environment, performing chores in the morning and collaborating on frescoes and other works in the afternoons. They derived their subjects only from Christian doctrines, not from nature. The group had a significant influence on the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood of the later 19th century.

Fauvism: (1898 - 1908)

Coming from the French word fauve, meaning "wild animals," Fauvism rejected traditional painting and sculpture ideals and emphasized modern concepts, notably machines and motion. Inspired by the late impressionist works of Paul Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh who pushed the boundaries with their bold color choices, the movement took this idea a step further to include simplified design. The first Fauvist exhibition occurred in 1905.

Pointillism and Post-impressionist inspired the development of the Fauvist movement. More specifically, Fauvist’s work was derived from primitive and tribal art; also Paul Gauguin’s color choice and style. Although the movement was short-lived, it had a profound influence on the development of the Expressionists. The name Fauvism was taken from the French word the "fauves," meaning the wild beasts. This title was appropriate because of their use of uncontrolled, abrasive, and intense colors. The Fauves held their most significant exhibition at the Paris Salon d’Autumne in 1905, paving the way for Modernist movements.

The primary focus of the Fauvist movement is non-naturalistic and vibrant color. In addition to Gauguin’s influence, Vincent Van Gogh’s palette was inspirational to the Fauves. Their aim was to express emotion through color choice. Fauvism died out after 1908, when the group went separate ways, many turning to

Cubism.

Resource: http://wwar.com/masters/movements/fauvism.html

Thanks for reading : )

EMO!

Dear Family,

By my sickness I have been very easily EMOTIONAL. I am going nuts but it is ok. I know God is working on me, cleaning my insecurities up and it is NOT EASY all the time (life this time). I have been settled back down to earth and remember to enjoy the soil once again.

I currently have received a bloody noise as I am typing this for you. Hold on.....

OK, I miss bean and cheese burritos A LOT. I miss JAMBA JUICE A LOT. I miss the beach(es) a lot.

above all I do miss you. I have not missed home like this, it is playing with my thoughts and emotion. I have to keep reminding myself that I am called to Boston and need to stay fully dedicated to this place because God would like me to party along with him here. Oh but the party is growing in days and when I sit to take a break from dancing I begin to think of you all, my friends, my family, my loved one. How it would please me to see you all once again!

My work, my play, my life, my Lover is here. He is with me and I am with Him. He is taking very good care of me and that is through some of your own personal hands and thoughts through out a day maybe.

Our Father does here all your voices whether in thought or in vocal waves, acknowledge his ears.

I recognize you all and wish the best for you.

Jordan

Dear Family,

I am sick. I am dizzy and ready to throw up through the mouth or the butt. Yeah, not feeling good at all.

The good things of this week, I am beginning to act with a friend. I am so excited about this. Acting is a great thing and I am going to begin learning to become a better actor.

I have been reading a few good books. One book is called Black by Ted Dekker, Black is a well thought out book. I am impressed with the time and memory jumps within the book. Its a fun read and at the moment I would encourage anyone to read it.

Second book I am reading is a book based on the Christian history. This book goes through all of the reformer of the Church and gives a small glimpse of their theology. It is a good history lesson.

Book Three. Making Sense out of Suffering by Peter Kreeft this book is a great encouragement to me. As I read it I realize I do not need counseling, just another person seeking the answers to this crazy random awesome life.

Book Four, is by Watchman Knee The breaking of the Outer man and the releasing of the Spirit. This book is destroying me, helps me to realize how much work is still needed to be done on my heart. Its good, he talks about mental and emotional push for others agreement but that is not going to help what is needed is a spiritual touch and how that is done by the holy spirit and our spirit moving together. Its beautiful and I am eating it all up.

Yep, reading is a big part of my life at the moment and I am happy about that.

Love you all very very much.

Time is tickin away : )

Dear Family,

Things have been productive here in Boston. Art is changing and moving in to a new place that I am very glad about. I am noticing my love for juxtapose art so I am taking stencils and smoothing out the surface of my art pieces. I am very inspired at the moment by books, music and a few other artist that I have been researching.

I hope to soon get some drafts of art up soon. Keep in tune.

Thank you. Love you all.
Jordan

Noticed

Dear Family,

I have great news, YWAM: BOSTON has been noticed by a few big people, a few big churches and are now being noticed by people within Boston. It is so exciting! God is on a move and we are grate full to be apart of it.

I have been realizing when i am on out reach I run more into Christians then none Christians. All the pre-christians are not read to talk yet.

I spoke with a guy, whom I believe name is Ken, he was telling me about how he thinks many people misinterpret what Jesus did for us on the cross. Jesus really died for his own sins and we (humanity) are all gods and are pure. He is in a odd place and told me that he is trying to understand how to live with the regrets of his past. He did not tell me what is wrong, he has a lot of anxiety. I comforted him with some words of encouragement and told him what I have seen of humanity and learned by Gods grace about humanity. He know the gospel but never accepted it for him self and it seemed he was not ready yet to accept it as he spoke.

Jessica, a friend from Holland spoke with a guy from Belgium, she was great full to speak to some one in dutch for the first time in awhile. The guy she spoke to is really seeking God and trying understand how to live. He and Jessica hopefully will talk soon again. Aaron spoke to the same person ad they exchanged numbers, pray for this fella.

Jessica, also prayed with a person to receive Christ. Pray he stays strong with Christ, giving and receiving love.

This last week was a good day for out reach. I am happy to have finally moved to a new place, the guys moved to a new house. It is very homey, I am in a room with three friends, next room over is another three guys, then another room on the other side is one other guy. I am really getting to know my roommates even better. : )

I woke up yesterday eager to get to know a tone of more people. Yep, I want to be the cool kid...haha NO! I just want friends!

Ok pray for my team and I, things are moving and it is exciting.

MUCH LOVE,
JORDAN