to CRAWL or not to CRAWL

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To observe, analyze and ponder, one must first learn to slow down. The act of changing location at a slower pace allows sites, which normally missed, to be observed. Ideas fluid our neighborhoods with creative expressions; all unique to the artist’s mind, but often overlooked.

A dramatic development takes place during an infants first 2 years of life. The dependent newborn turns into a sophisticated two-year-old who crawls, talks, solves problems, and manages relationships with adults and other children. A child’s mind is like a sponge during these early years of development. flower-mural-straight.jpgThe mind’s one task is to learn, which it does at an amazing speed. Imagine how much more you could learn if you, like a crawling child, slowed down, eliminated stresses and opened your eyes/minds to your surroundings.

The elderly, long-lived, wise and experienced, Carlsbadcrawl through the streets of the village without responsibilities, schedules or concerns. Time is occupied by water-painting and sunny day meanders. The absence of worries allows their eyes to wander and their minds to drift. A bright flower raises wrinkles and a war is just another headline. A chirping bird transfers information clearer than the evening news. A crawl brings new sites and understandings to those once rushed.

Carlsbadcrawl-The act of wandering through the village of Carlsbad at a pace similar to that of a crawl resulting in a visual and mental analysis of your surroundings.

Give it a try, let us know what you find/think!

Please contact theartist@carlsbadcrawl.com with any info on this mural (artist name, date of completion, meaning)!

1 Response to “to CRAWL or not to CRAWL”


  1. 1 SteelyDAM Feb 29th, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    You know I would CarlsbadCrawl with you guys if I could…

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