I LOVE this quote. (Neil deGrassee does, too!)
I'm smitten with these beautiful black and white invitations.
A documentary about The Shining? Yes, please!
These long exposure Tree Landscapes by Pierre Pellegrini are hauntingly beautiful.
The Anti-artist-statement Statement. Iris Jaffe perfectly articulates the thoughts of many artists regarding this awkward prerequisite.
How to win a climate change argument, in one chart.
Join me for my first group show outside of Dallas city limits! Kitsch & Flow will feature original works by 50+ Texas artists, and be held at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. The show is presented by Art Hash, a creative hub that promotes local artists, galleries, and art events.
Kitsch & Flow is something like that. 'Kitsch' promises a creative and calculated attraction, while the 'flow' of this show expects to immerse viewers with a contemporary energy. If opposites attract, that explains the easy attraction of Kitsch & Flow.
Reception is April 5th, and the show hangs through April 29th. RSVP here.
Featured Artists: Bereniche Aguiar, Chris Bingham, Judy Blackwell, Kimberly Bradshaw Meadows, David Brown, Iris Candelaria, Dana Cargile, Jacqueline Colt, Floyd Cornwell, Andrea Davis, Brett Dyer, Dave Edmondson, Gabriela Elguea, Luis Fernando Camacho, Jacque Forsher, Essie Graham, Randy Gonzales, Brian Hamm, Jackie Johnston, Nick C. Kirk, Jennifer Lafleur, Gabe Langholtz, Levi Leddy, Liz London, Melissa Lloyd, Joyce Martin, Kerian Massey, Holli Michener, Mike Moffatt, Andy Morris, Joanita Namara, Julia Pappas, Beverly Parson White, Betty Peck, Paul Pena, Jody Pham, Diana Prickett, Pamela Rabin, Lisa Rachel Horlander, Angela Rawlings, Mike Salcido, Shari Sandri, Sonia Semone, Heather Kimberly J. Schaefer, Heather Shoulders,Michael Sir Hendrey, Jan Stateman, Lauren Stout, Roy Vance, Quincy Wakefield, Amanda Watts, Melissa Wertz, Rachel White Delgado, John Worley, Mary Wright.
The story of how an artist created a genetic hybrid of himself and a petunia.
A collection of large format photos from New York's past. Love!
Artist Luke Jerram, and the unsettling beauty of lethal pathogens.
Just...wow. Russia's secret snow caves.
This week's space pictures from National Geographic.
Daily Dishonesty, the silly lies we tell ourselves.
What the smartest people do on the weekend is is what everyone else will do during the week in ten years. Interesting read by Chris Dixon.
I've noticed some of the same questions coming up at my shows, and on my social media pages, so I thought it would be fun to answer a few. If you have a question that I didn't cover, feel free to comment and I may include it in the next session. Enjoy!
Where can I buy your work? Do you sell originals in addition to prints?
You can buy prints and other assorted limited edition items in my shop. The handbag collection I designed for Cykochik's Artist Series is available here and here. If you're in the Dallas area, you can pick up a bag at Gallery at Midtown or the McKinney Avenue Contemporary gift shop in Uptown.
If you are interested with a particular piece you saw at a show or otherwise, message me and I'll let you know if it's available. I'm working on making a designated section on my website for originals, so be on the lookout for that.
Did you go to art school?
I'm entirely self-taught.
How long have you been drawing?
Since I was 3 years old!
What pens/paper do you use?
I'm convinced I've tried every writing utensil in existence, and I always come back to Sakura Micron pens and Sakura Permapaque markers. My surfaces of choice are Canson bristol art board, American Easel deep wood panels, or Windsor and Newton deep edge canvases.
Why black and white? Don't you like color?
I adore pops of color in my life, but have always been drawn to a monochromatic palette when it comes to my drawings. I love the drama of contrast, and think the simplicity of black and white best compliment the intricacies of my work.
Do you work out of a studio?
I work out of my home office here in Dallas, and as unglamorous as it sounds, sometimes on my huge Ikea coffee table with a good horror movie or documentary on in the background.
How long does it take you to finish a piece?
Anywhere from 1-20+ hours, depending on the size and medium.
You must be a very patient person! Don't you get overwhelmed?
Oh, I wish I was! I don't usually feel overwhelmed. Drawing is actually extremely therapeutic and relaxing for me. I don't usually think about the time it will take to complete a piece unless I have a client or show deadline creeping up on me.
Can you design my tattoo?
I no longer accept tattoo commissions, but you are welcome to get a tattoo using any of my preexisting work.
Can you draw me a ______________?
I only accept a certain number of commissions per year, but inquiries are always welcome. Just send me a message with your ideas, and I'll give you an idea of my availability and pricing.
33 Illustrator's very creative websites.
Wow. Researchers at Stanford find that virtual superpowers encourage real-world empathy.
Currently on my nightstand? This: Creative, Inc.: The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Small Business.
18 Complicated scientific ideas, explained simply.
I'm blown away by these fluid, paper sculptures by Li Hongbo. (video)
