Tag: origins

“Art of the Future” at the Ardest Gallery

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

The Anticipation!

Tis the season… for anticipation! Go back to your childhood… remember how excited you were in all the days leading up to opening presents on Christmas morning? That’s the peak dopamine hit right there. As a kid, surfing on that wave of anticipation was what Christmas was all about. Metaphorically, that’s how I feel right… Continue reading The Anticipation!

Memory Maker

One of the best parts of my job as an artist is evoking emotion from others. My favorite works of art often move me. They move me to tears, to smile, to roar! As a connoisseur, I am drawn to art that makes me feel something. So when I was recently contacted by an old… Continue reading Memory Maker

Texas Hill Country?

This weekend I had a great showing at the Woodlands Pride Festival in Town Green Park, and the star series for me among the crowd was my rendition of Texas hill country paintings. Following up on my last blog post — speaking on the story behind a painting — I wanted to share this quick… Continue reading Texas Hill Country?

Strength In Story

The more I wade through the waters of the artworld, the more I understand how important story is. As human beings, we connect with story. It’s tangible, universal. It is something that stays with us and gets passed on to others. Before writing was developed, everything was communicated through story, handed down generation after generation.… Continue reading Strength In Story

The Journey Is the Reward

When I left Chicago and decided to start over in Texas, I knew I was in for some tough times. Creating something from nothing — in this case, an art career — that can sustain one’s life both monetarily and spiritually was a task full of hardships, many of which I couldn’t even conceive. And… Continue reading The Journey Is the Reward

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

Influences

Like anyone else, artists are complex, so for me it is fun to peel back the layers and discover more about the artists I admire most. Often times I can see one’s influences in his/her work directly, but not always. In that spirit, I thought it would be fun to share my influences and provide… Continue reading Influences