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"The Red Swimsuit"
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"Does
the world really need more art?"
This is a question that
I kept asking myself. It may be like asking if the world really needs
more flowers, but the root question was whether I ought to personally
make more art, or go get a real job.
I set out on a on a quest
to figure this thing out. I spent several months sculpting for Allan
Houser, in Santa Fe, New Mexio, then continued on by myself to France
and
Italy to see what I could see.
I saw lots of beloved art in
museums and public places. Somewhere in Italy in Florence actually, I
started seeing every
person and thing as a painting or sculpture, and thought this might be
a sign. I didn't get my truly
final answer
until months later however, unpacking my belongings and settling into a
new
place after a year of travel.
I was feeling a sadness, becoming rooted again after traveling so
freely, until I unpacked the boxes containing my collection of art
treasures.
Suddenly the house became my home, alive with expression, I found
myself whistling... and realized "This, is why I make art!"
If art is the expression of the human condition, then my
way is
to express the love, joy and tenderness I find here.
I
rarely focus on angst, anger, uglyness or sadness, unless, as in the
painting "The
Burial of the Sardine" (after Goya) it is to find a bit
of merriment about it. My love for the natural
world, and intelligent creative ways of living in it are what I hope
comes
across in my work.
I
offer artwork in many forms - painting and sculpture, in several price
ranges, for yourself or as gifts. The site is here for you to
purchase from, or simply to enjoy.
I love comments, questions and feedback,
please use the comment form below.
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