Thanks for all of the kind words about my work!
A bit about me: Present, Past & Future...
I am mostly a self-taught artist. After abandoning it for the last few years because of my full-time jobs, I am finally getting back into art. I just wrapped up my first semester at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas. I'm working toward a Bachelor degree with a concentration in Studio Art. Although I sorta feel outta place being in college at the ripe ol' age of 31, I am enjoying it immensely. I've had the opportunity to meet some wonderful people and artists.
Until now, I've done a lot of "traditional" art but I have drifted away from that and begun experimenting with other styles and media. My stronger skills are in portraiture, but I love the lowbrow scene. I am involved in Printmaking right now, and just love it!
I was born & raised in Queens, New York. My family then moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where I lived for about 10 years. I moved to central Texas in 2001, and have been here ever since. I travel back and forth to the East Coast as much as I can, but I prefer to travel to the Texas coast or out west.
I have not yet decided what I wanna do when I grow up... I would like to eventually earn a Master of Fine Arts Degree, but I am not quite sure where that might take me. I have considered becoming a tattoo artist or a teacher (quite a contrast, I know), but I guess only time will tell!
Primary Influences
I've always enjoyed drawing and art, but drifted away from it after high school. A friend of mine that I had met at work several years ago got me back into it. He now is self employed and travels the country doing Printmaking demonstrations with his company, Drive By Press. He is an excellent artist, and he is one of my primary influences right now.
Favorite Medium
I tend to work in pencil, ink and charcoal a lot, but I enjoy painting and printmaking as well.
Occupation:
Student / Artist
College:
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
High school:
Lampeter-Strasburg HS in PA
Interests and hobbies:
Aside from painting and drawing, I collect tiki mugs. I also ride motorcycles (I have an '02 Honda Rebel, but I plan to graduate to something bigger soon :) and work on my '49 Dodge Coronet. I also love nature & animals, road trips and live music. I have many different interests and love learning new things.
I would like to meet:
Anyone interested in creating or discussing art :)
Favorite bands and musicians:
Reverend Horton Heat, White Zombie, Stone Temple Pilots, Foo Fighters, Cake, Dave Matthews, ZZ Top, Willie Nelson, The Grateful Dead, Glenn Miller, Louis Prima, Dean Martin, Nirvana, The Doors, Talking Heads,
Favorite movies:
Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill (volumes I & II), Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, Shawshank Redemption, Cars, old horror flicks
Favorite TV shows:
History and Science shows, My Name is Earl, That 70's Show reruns, Tales From The Crypt, Twilight Zone (the old ones)
Favorite blogs and websites:
ebsqart.com ooga-mooga.com
Favorite places:
I love to travel on Route 66 (what's left of it) and see the small shops and restaurants that seem to be stuck in a time warp. The Grand Canyon in Arizona, Las Vegas and northern Nevada would be on my favorite list also. It's hard for me to pick a favorite place; I grew up in New York and Pennsylvania and now reside in Texas. I just love to travel and see the country.
Favorite artists:
Mark Ryden, Gary Baseman, Frank Kozik, Tim Biskup, The Pizz, Robert Williams, Eric, White, Todd Schorr, Isabel Samaras, Marion Peck, Scott Musgrove, Liz McGrath, Alex Gross, Camille Garcia Rose, Anthoy Ausgang, Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh, Andy Warhol, Von Dutch (Kenny Howard), Kat Von D, Joey Finz, Edvard Munch, Shag (Josh Agel), Joseph Velasquez, The Amazing Hancock Brothers
Education:
Some college
