Last night the Ardest Gallery in the Woodlands, TX opened its most recent show titled “Art of the Future”. A good crowd turned out to see what juror and art historian Joseph Staley selected as the final selections among numerous applicants. And I was super pumped to have one of my pieces proudly hanging in… Continue reading “Art of the Future” at the Ardest Gallery
Tag: black and white art
Let’s Watch
It sounds corny, I know it. But I don’t care. It’s the truth: I miss cuddling. At the end of a long stressful day, one of my favorite things to do when I was married was to hold my wife in my arms and just breathe together. Our heartbeats and our respiratory rhythm would sync… Continue reading Let’s Watch
When the Viewer Informs You of What You Were Thinking
Last night was the soft opening of the Ardest Gallery’s new location in the Woodlands and my oh my was it a hit! The artists represented are extremely talented. The vibe was fun and exciting. The turnout was great. And in the midst of it all, I learned something new about myself and my work.… Continue reading When the Viewer Informs You of What You Were Thinking
Changing Interpretations
All art is a form of poetry. It’s always changing, never fixed. We may think we know what a piece we made means, yet over time that interpretation may change. The creator stops being the creator once they finish the work. They then become the viewer. And the viewer can bring as much of their… Continue reading Changing Interpretations
Pen Loyalty
The most poignant moment in my life as an avid doodler was upon graduating to junior high school, where, instead of having to use a #2 pencil at all times to complete homework, we were allowed to use a black or blue ball point pen. And the choir of angels did sing at this inception.… Continue reading Pen Loyalty
There Is No Ice Cream
Prior to making art my full time job, I had a successful career as a personal trainer. For ten years I got up before dawn and through hard work, dedication and discipline, made it my mission to help others be the best version of themselves they could possibly be. While a handful of my clients… Continue reading There Is No Ice Cream
Black and White
Most of my artistic tastes and habits were formed during my youth. I’ve written about my introduction to Dali and surrealism and how that affected my style. When it comes to color palettes, though I do play with color in my works, my heart always returns to the simple, austere boldness of black and white.
Noise
When I work on a piece very rarely do I see it all the way through, from start to finish, in one sitting. In general, I work on four or five different projects at a time — all in different stages of development.