Endorphins, Euphoria & Eye Candy: A Quest for Beauty

Harkrader arranged this composition in the northwestern fishing village of Vernazza, Italy (2007). The inexpensive guitar and wine from Rome provide high value for releasing the pleasure seeking endorphins, especially when placed in proximity of the Mediterranean Sea and the lovely seaside bedroom provided by Lillie. This quest for euphoria continue to provide inspiration for many of Harkrader's canvases as he and Ellen's 'lust for life' beckon.
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Art Crime

Art Crimes are committed all over the world in the form of Graffiti. Early examples of graffiti include cave drawings, a form of visual and graphic depiction of culture. Today, graffiti is worldwide and has evolved from the primitive and sophisticate drawings of ancient Greek & Roman culture into modern urban statements about turf, politix, religion, culture and art. Graffiti art is Public Art created by the anonymous, the underground or multiple public individuals.

The graffiti in this image resides on the Cinque Terre, south of Vernazza, on the Via Dell A'more (Lover's Walk). A successful example of multiple public participation (not all are) that convey a positive alpha-numeric contribution of graphics to the culture of romance on this particular lover's walk. Harkrader was staying in Vernazza at Lillie's residence fronting the Italian Riviera on the Mediterranean Sea. The five villages of the Cinque Terre are all accessible by foot, ferry or train. The absence of the automobile gods and the culture of rail contribute to the regions highly desirable livability. Public transportation and trails are one of the attributes that make Europe so desirable. Come on America-bring on the Rail Culture. Then there is the art.