La Verguensa

"The Shameful One"

The Shameful One

My name is Sam : “The Shameful One”

La Verguensa is an expression I picked up in Spain. It describes that last piece of delicious food left on a plate, which finally no one will touch. That last cookie, broken in half. One half eaten, the other left on the plate. Then broken again, eaten 1/4 lies on the plate. When will it stop. The final piece remaining- which no one will break again, nor eat. That is the shameful one. A little bit left of something left. These paintings are the crumbs.

Welcome to my blog.

The practice of art constitutes the highest and most unique form of human expression. I like to think of my drawings and paintings as having a sense of humility and accessibility about them while being quite serious about their artistic purpose. They are watercolors, often with the inclusion of gesso, sumi ink and ball-point pen. I pay attention to details. These works are made from the highest quality pigments and paper available. My Artist Statement gives more information on why I spend so much time painting. I hope you enjoy this blog.

6 thoughts on “The Shameful One”

Glenn on October 4, 2011 at 8:27 am said:

These are awesome, sam! You are very talented…keep expressing yourself, roomie.

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- Brian on October 5, 2011 at 4:15 pm said:
  
  I think he’s even more awesome and talented….and thin:)
  Brian
  
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Samuel on October 8, 2011 at 1:02 am said:

Thanks, I am so glad you checked out the site.

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Marifosque on May 16, 2012 at 3:25 am said:

Yes. Hi, thanks for stopping by my site. I’m half spanish so it’s true about that “la verguenza” it’s common in most spanish dining tables.:) But now I make it a point that if there is the last piece- I eat it (let’s not waste).:D It’s interesting to know that you are an architect and you have these haunting yet romantic visuals. The way that the texture dapple the image, it gives a soft approach to the mystery- my impression.:) Your works are great.

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Jan Burton on October 25, 2013 at 7:54 pm said:

Sam’s art is stunning!

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Delyn Drake on October 25, 2013 at 8:44 pm said:

Hi Sam! I was hiking with Jan B. today and she mentioned seeing some of your new works recently. After talking to her I just had to stop by your site here. I see that this is an older thread but that’s OK. I love your work! And I love the expression “la verguenza”. Hope to stop by your studio in person one of these days.

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