Thought Of The Day

Happiness can be found

only through right actions.

Attanagaluvimsa

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Painting: Helene Schjerfbeck, Elämänpuun tyttö.

Thought Of The Day

Don't lead a bad life, choose wisely what you believe

and always think of others.

Don't let the world lead you into a trap.

World, verse 167

My Art: "At Your Feet"

At Your Feet (2005) by Kimmo Matias. Oil on canvas.

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I haven't yet decided whether this painting is for sale or not.

If you are interested in purchasing it, do contact and ask for more information.

I may be persuaded to sell it, if you are eager enough.

Thought Of The Day

If you dwell in bad thoughts,
your life is full of negativity.
If you don't let the bad thoughts
conquer your mind,
you are free from all negativity.
Opposites, verses 3 & 4

The painting on the left: Vanishing (2005) by Kimmo Matias.

My Art: Paintings

On Water (2005), oil on canvas.

Selfportait I (2005), oil on canvas.

Dream That Died (2005), oil on canvas.

Thought Of The Day

Realize your good deeds
with a decisive heart,
and you will be happy, content
and without suffering.

Noviisi, säe 68

Inspiration Frida, Designs by Kimmo Matias

In 2003, I designed a small collection called "Sendido" which was inspired by Frida's persona, life and art. Here is some of the sketches.

Artist of the Week: Frida Kahlo

I love Frida Kahlo. She turned her painful and unique persona and life into brilliant works of art. She was not a surrealist, she painted her own reality. Sometimes her portraits are very polished and sometimes they are the complete opposite: very provocative, sensual and raw. Always intense. Frida Kahlo expresses her thoughts with innuendos, symbols or bold gestures. She paints open her whole life; her desires, her pain, her loneliness, her health, her marriage, and her miscarriages. "All access allowed, I dare you", she seems to say. If you describe her - through her work and what is written of her - she was brutally honest to herself and to others. She was a magnificient painter. Her art was overlooked to some extend because she was married to another great artist, Diego Rivera. The value of her contribution to Mexican art was acknowledged only after her death. But then she became a worldwide fenomenon. While I was living in Milan (in 2004) I had the great privilige to see her exhibition & study the dance of her brush. Perfection. The paintings were amazing, so detailed - they were more than just paintings, they were real. Previously, in 2003, I designed a small collection called "Sendido" which was inspired by Frida's persona, life and art. If I find some of the drawings, I'll post them here.

Thought Of The Day

There are those, who think right is wrong and wrong is right.

These people have taken the wrong path.

Hell, verse 318

Happy Anniversary: Relationship Tips!

Tarja and Hannu had their anniversary 16th of June but unfortunately I did not have time to post anything yesterday! So now I am posting these 15 message cards with several excellent ideas how to keep a marriage fresh and long-lasting (he he he). I had so much fun doing them and I made them tongue-in-cheek. Nevertheless in all of the cards there is a profound truth to be found. Happy Anniversary! May you have many many more!

Thought Of The Day

The same thing goes for today: I am busy designing - so only some words to start the day with.

A mind without education is your worst enemy,
educated mind is your best friend.
Thoughts, verses 42 & 43

Artist of the Week: Rui Zhao

These are works of Rui Zhao, a very talented friend of mine. Fantastic!

Thought Of The Day

Envy, hate and disillusions

are the beginning of evil.

To free yourself from them

is the beginning of goodness.

Majjhima Nikaya

Finland: Land of the Midnight Sun

Here's a proof to everyone who has not witnessed the Finnish midnight sun! During summer it doesn't get dark at all. This year I have some troubles adjusting to the light. Or maybe my sleeping schedule is just gone bullocks recently? Anyways, last night I couldn't sleep and I was still up at five in the morning. When I saw this unbelievably beautiful sky, I just had to take a picture of it. The sleeping part succeeded finally - courtesy of Air France, haha! I stole these from the aeroplane last summer when I was in Brazil, eh he he! They came handy now, so all I want to say is merci beaucoup!

Color Me Kimmo

Ok, so I decided to try on blue eyes. I think I like the original brown eyes better! This looks strange on me. Hmm. And how many times did I want to have blue or green eyes while I was growing up - just because almost everyone in my family had brown eyes. Well, I got over that hang-up now, eh he he!

Portrait

I found this old picture of my father while going through stuff. I think I resemble him quite a lot, don't you think? I always find it funny and charming how they used to colour images back in the days. In some images, my father's eyes are bright blue - in real life, they were grey. I guess it reflects the ideals of beauty during that particular time. I wonder how I would look if I had blue eyes?

Kimmo Matias Menswear: Catwalk Images

Here is some images from my debut menswear collection.

Photos taken by (from top to btm): 1 - Kristina Lampinen/ 2,3,4 - Jacek Walczak

Thought Of The Day

I am still tired. I guess I stayed up too late last night with the business plan. Since I do not have any real brain function yet, I will only select the thought for this day.

Lack of humility corrupts people.
Lack of generosity destroys a gift.
No respect is shown towards evil deeds.
All of these exist because of ignorance.
Remember this and shine in purity.
(Faults, verses 242 & 243)

Good Mood, Bad Mood