Art is Leaking Out of the Galleries and Into the Streets of Your City, Are You Ready?
Artists often find themselves in a predicament: too much creative energy and very little resources to express it. Sometimes it’s financial, sometimes it’s space or time limitations, while other times it’s simply lack of support from the community. I’m happy to say that the tides are turning in Jacksonville. Unfortunately, funding is still an issue … Read more
A New Mural in the Works…
So today I started a new mural of a family tree. It’s in the back dining room wall of a private residence and once complete, the tree will hold several framed photos on it’s branches. Here are the progress pics so far… There is still a few hours of work left on the tree. I’ll … Read more
How Do I Become an Artist? Part I
Will Make Art For Food… I get asked that question often by aspiring artists and I often feel like the bearer of bad news when I tell them the reality. Since there are so many myths, both true and untrue, that revolve around the job title known as “Artist,” I find it super important … Read more
Have You Exploited an Artist Lately?
The exploitation of artists seems to be an ongoing topic of conversation lately. The more these conversations pop up, the more upsetting it is to hear how so many people prosper from the very existence of artists yet the majority of artists continue to be in “starvation mode.” I think the problem starts even earlier … Read more
