THERE'S AN INSTINCT DEEP INSIDE ME TO CREATE CHAOS AND TRIM THE EDGES FOR PRESENTATION LIKE A QUIET DESTRUCTION OF MEMORIES FROM MY LIFE.
The art and writings I produce concentrate around personal memories and perspectives. Each is a mixture of personal secrets and imagination presented as simply as possible. It’s my own metamorphosis from what has happened in my life to what happens in my dreams. Every piece has a character I’ve molded over aggressive memories, creating a non-linear narrative of myself.
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Why Is Commision Work Overwhelming for Me?
November 24, 2017
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Have you ever sat down to a commission piece and felt less than thrilled? Receiving the commission was wonderful, and you leapt for joy; however, now that you’re working, you’d rather work on something else? I always feel accomplished when I complete any piece; however, I feel less compelled to work on commission work. I’ve …
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5 Top Frustrations While Drawing and Writing
November 20, 2017
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Each time I sit down to create, whether writing or drawing or painting or sculpting, I am frustrated at one point. Moving through these artistic frustrations is key to growth as an artist – in their own way. I try to see them as opportunities. Do you have any artistic frustrations while you create? I’m …
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3 Subject Matters I Love to Draw
November 21, 2017
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Previous Article – Why Starving Artists (Like Myself) Make Art Every painter and writer has a go-to subject matter, and I’m not any different. I’m sure in your own creation process you’ll find the same subject now and again. Have you ever wondered why you prefer certain subject matter over others? I can’t tell you …
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Why Am I Afraid to Make Art?
November 22, 2017
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Lately, every time I look at my writings or art, I feel deflated. I tell myself over and over again – how are you ever going to do this? Will it matter? I haven’t felt this scared to create ever in my life. How can I make art while feeling like this? How do I …
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Why Do Starving Artists Make Art?
November 22, 2017
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Biz Boston – About Why do artists make art? My students ask me questions like this every school year. I’ve learned they’re asking me, “Why do we bother creating art?”. I don’t know why many people create, but I do know why I paint, write and draw. Last week, I made some Celtic spirals with …