MyLife – U Lee-Johnson https://stage1.ulee.us Art Blog and Gallery Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:03:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://stage1.ulee.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LeeInstaPic-100x100.jpg MyLife – U Lee-Johnson https://stage1.ulee.us 32 32 239066557 “My Life” 58 Years Old, Teacher and Me https://stage1.ulee.us/58-years-old-teacher-and-me/ https://stage1.ulee.us/58-years-old-teacher-and-me/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:01:58 +0000 https://stage1.ulee.us/?p=1262 “My Life” 58 Years Old, Teacher and Me Read More »

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Life is sometimes complicated and goes in different directions. In the end, everything settles down and the experience is remaining.

Clearly, all the peaceful thoughts are layered on life. No regrets and no sadness laid layer by layer in the rich tapestry of life.

The happy and yet sad face is smiling and crying. It is however in peace and gets over everything that happens in life.

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“My Life” 55 Years Old, Remarry https://stage1.ulee.us/55-years-old-remarry/ https://stage1.ulee.us/55-years-old-remarry/#respond Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:14:08 +0000 https://stage1.ulee.us/?p=1186 “My Life” 55 Years Old, Remarry Read More »

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It has been 16 years since I became single again. I believe in marriage so I always thought I would find a special person in 2 or 3 years since I know the kind of person I am looking for.

I had met Peter almost right away but I could not see him as my partner. We spent 15 years together as friends without thinking of marriage. Finally, when he proposed to me I was with another person. But I knew that Peter is the one I should spend the rest of my life with.

This painting represents traditional Korean wedding clothes. We got married in a traditional wedding ceremony in an outdoor museum in Seoul.

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“My Life” 68 Years Old, Mathematical Wonder https://stage1.ulee.us/68-years-old-mathematical-wonder/ https://stage1.ulee.us/68-years-old-mathematical-wonder/#respond Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:36:15 +0000 https://stage1.ulee.us/?p=1146 “My Life” 68 Years Old, Mathematical Wonder Read More »

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I have been working with fractal mathematics since our sail cruising. The aesthetic geometries are found everywhere in nature and the universe. I incorporated fractals in recent paintings, especially the human touch series.

The geometries, the beauty, and the forms are woven together to create an image of mathematical harmony. I am flourishing with fractal beauty in my recent paintings.

These hands are touched by the fractal-like interference patterns in the soap bubbles. I had seen the beauty of the fractal shapes when I was two years old and they have stayed in my subconscious and are now reemerging.

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“My Life” 52 Years Old, Another Competition https://stage1.ulee.us/my-life-52-years-old-another-competition/ https://stage1.ulee.us/my-life-52-years-old-another-competition/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:15:03 +0000 https://stage1.ulee.us/?p=1124 “My Life” 52 Years Old, Another Competition Read More »

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In my 52nd year I have won another art award. I was anticipating another award. I have been very serious about my paintings since the previous award last year and have received positive feedback.

Now I finally know what direction I should take in my life. My confidence in my paintings has grown more and more.

When I studied at Parsons School of Design I always liked painting as well as my major in Interior Architecture. I finally feel that I have returned to painting and feel very comfortable with that.

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“My Life” 51 Years Old, I Won an Award For My Painting https://stage1.ulee.us/my-life-51-years-old-i-won-an-award-for-my-painting/ https://stage1.ulee.us/my-life-51-years-old-i-won-an-award-for-my-painting/#comments Sat, 22 Jan 2022 12:48:02 +0000 https://stage1.ulee.us/?p=1114 “My Life” 51 Years Old, I Won an Award For My Painting Read More »

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I have won the grand competition at the Art Student League in New York City and received a $6000 award. I was amazed at the fact that my paintings were chosen this year. I was anticipating winning the competition next year.

I have had all sorts of life troubles but there is one thing that has been consistent, that was my love of painting. I have painted all the time no matter what the situation is in my life.

I felt that I was at the top of my game and to get an award has given me the confidence to pursue what I like. My goal is set and I am running towards my goal and destiny. I like painting more than design because I can sign the painting with my own name on it.

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“My Life” 56 Years Old, Dancing in the Moonlight https://stage1.ulee.us/56-years-old-dancing-in-the-moonlight/ https://stage1.ulee.us/56-years-old-dancing-in-the-moonlight/#respond Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:25:27 +0000 https://stage1.ulee.us/?p=1089 “My Life” 56 Years Old, Dancing in the Moonlight Read More »

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It was in Mexico with a beautiful full moon shinning over the ocean. We were walking along the beach and the music lead us into a beach restaurant. The owner brought the table down the beach and into one foot deep water.

We were intrigued by everything and ordered what they suggested, really the only thing on the menu.

We stood up from the table and started dancing in the moonlight. The beautiful moon shines on us with romantic moonbeams, the fish dish served to us was delicious. This is another now in the present time that connects to the forever moment of life.

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“My Life” 60 Years Old, India! https://stage1.ulee.us/60-years-old-india/ https://stage1.ulee.us/60-years-old-india/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:31:54 +0000 https://stage1.ulee.us/?p=1082 “My Life” 60 Years Old, India! Read More »

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I made a trip to India in my 60th year. India has a fascinating culture and people. It is so different from any other place in the world.

The interaction with animals can be so deep and penetrates directly into the social life and customs

The eyes of the people have the eyes of a fierce wild animal and at the same time a controlling calmness. Greetings between people introduces any and all human emotions derived from this multicolored culture.

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“My Life” 57 Years Old, One Summer Day With Peter https://stage1.ulee.us/57-years-old-one-summer-day-with-peter/ https://stage1.ulee.us/57-years-old-one-summer-day-with-peter/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:05:39 +0000 https://stage1.ulee.us/?p=1066 “My Life” 57 Years Old, One Summer Day With Peter Read More »

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One summer day Peter and I had a moment to have a beautiful bonded feeling. Every part of the world was beautiful and rosy. It is a very delicate moment and we are aware of everything around us.

We have been together for a long time. Finally we realized that we are happier together.

Our hands are basking in bright summer sun rays. Our emotions are flying around like confetti, our hands are chasing each other in a dance. This summer day will connect to the forever moment in our lives.

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“My Life” 59 Years Old, Grabbing Hands https://stage1.ulee.us/my-life-59-years-old-grabbing-hands/ https://stage1.ulee.us/my-life-59-years-old-grabbing-hands/#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2021 17:03:27 +0000 https://stage1.ulee.us/?p=1059 “My Life” 59 Years Old, Grabbing Hands Read More »

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We, my sisters and I, have similar backgrounds but developed three very different personalities. Our different early life experiences developed us differently but we were always supportive of each other.

All our different dreams are shared with each other and thus we influenced and helped each other.

We were grabbing hands as we grew up together. Helping each other experience the first piece of life. Especially when we needed the support of each other. On the eve of my sixtieth birthday I have fond memories of these younger days.

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“My Life” 65 Years Old, Hurricane Maria https://stage1.ulee.us/65-years-old-hurricane-maria/ https://stage1.ulee.us/65-years-old-hurricane-maria/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:41:24 +0000 https://stage1.ulee.us/?p=1046 “My Life” 65 Years Old, Hurricane Maria Read More »

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Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico was so powerful that everything was up side down after the hurricane. The experience of the feeling of a Hurricane shaking the big stone building was so terrifying.

The Category 5 Hurricane tore off most of the leaves from the tree trunk. The mountains and hills were completely brown color due to the leaves being all tore apart. It looked like winter but there is no winter in Puerto Rico.

For a while the Puertorican streets are all like this painting. The electricity was not restored completely for 8 months. The painting shows how normal life faded away replaced by memories of the tormenta and broken power lines.

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