Social Networking and Stabilization

Hans Rosling’s idea of a United Nation or equal nation’s sounds wonderful if everyone desired peace and there became liberty and justice for all with this leadership. Perhaps it is possible, but unlikely as we have a very difficult time finding a leader we can trust. There is a greater possibility this can happen with social networking as people can share ideas globally but everyone would have to come to an agreement on how we are governed. It would also likely require a world revolt of most citizens as leaders of nations are not likely to give up their power. The way things are right now, this is impossible as the United States government is monitoring everything online and by telephone throughout the world. We have become aware of this because of Edward Snowden. According to a report from Frontline called “United States of Secrets” many people were against this happening as it compromises the Constitution, but they were not able to stop it. It is really important to try to stop unwarranted wiretapping and other breaches of privacy as this gives the United States government too much power and it is what the forefathers of our nation tried to prevent from ever happening. They have gone further than they need to in order to prevent terrorism.

I do believe the internet and social networking has given citizens a great deal of power that can be used for good. People can share the truth and hold the guilty accountable with it. It is great that people from various nations can share ideas and help one another.

There are negative aspects to social media though. One major concern is that there is no monitoring as to what is posted and if it is legitimate. After watching a couple episodes of the TV show “Black Mirror” I can see how social media could get very out of hand and in a very extreme case; completely take over our lives!  

Mission Statement and Persona's

I am creating this face book page to show my art work and to stay motivated as an artist. I am hoping to stir interest of those who enjoy looking at art. Paintings are much more enjoyable to see in person, so this is mostly to hopefully wet the appetite. I plan to post notifications of art shows. I am hoping for feedback to know if people like what I'm working on. I would also like to use this as an avenue to stay in touch with fellow artists and people affiliated with the art world.

My primary medium is oil and I mostly paint landscapes. I am increasingly including figurative subjects though. I plan to share information about each painting I post and I may share my experiences in the creation of it. My goal is to become a professional painter.



Three Persona's:

40 year old woman that enjoys looking at art and enjoys painting also.

Potential buyer that is looking for art to put in his office or at home.

Gallery Owner that is looking for new artists.

I feel it is very sad that attacks in Nigeria are not getting news attention. Perhaps the comparison with the Paris attack will start to make a difference. It seems very strange and suspicious that their government is down playing it. If the government really cares wouldn't they seek help for the problem? Is it pride or something else that is keeping them from speaking up about it? I watched a great film called "The Good Lie". It was about attacks on villages in Sudan. It certainly stirred up interest as to what is going on in Africa for me. I certainly hope it isn't racism that is keeping reporters from letting us know what is going on in Africa! I have thought people in the U.S.A. were more mature than that for the most part. I realize there are still problems with prejudice, but it is hard to understand. The world is a very frustrating place at times. Perhaps they mean prejudice in Africa too? It sounds like a very hopeless situation for Africans right now. I hope a good remedy can be accomplished soon somehow. Innocent human suffering is awful!