A Break in the Walls of Society	In 1992 Leonard Cohen wrote a song titled Anthem. In his chorus he stated, "There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." This statement is a very good description of the relationship of society and the impact that an artist causes on society.... Read more...
To Career... or Not to Career	When I meet someone for the first time I am usually asked what I do for work. I begin to inform them that I have several jobs and one that I am very passionate about. This intrigues them a little and they then ask, "Great! What kind of job is it?" I reply back "I am an artist." This is soon followed by some giggles or snide comments such as, "Being an artist isn't work. Any one can be an artist. That isn't a real job!"... Read More...
Freedom of Speech in Art	In May of 2000 the New York 2nd District Court made a decision in the case of Tunick v. Giuliani that Art was protected under the first amendment as part of the freedom of speech. This case concerned the issue of artist Spencer Tunick being able to photograph tasteful nude work on the streets in the city of New York... Read More...
What Does it All Mean?	Some artists will tell you that to be a true artist you must make work that will sell in your area. For our area that means little happy trees, flowers and clouds painted in the traditional Bob Ross style. Other artists believe that to be a serious artist you must strive for recognition and exposure or you are just someone that does Art for a hobby. I find these two statements very disturbing... Read More...
Art as a Peaceful Form of Meditation	If you are anything like me then you work one or more jobs along with college and wonder how you survive in all this chaos flailing all around you. Living with all of this chaos and hell fire causes me to have some very disturbing nightmares which are brought on by very intense stress... Read More...
What if Nobody Believed in You	So what do you do if people don't support your work as an artist, or any kind of work that you do? Use them to further push you and encourage you to do your work. It was once said to keep your friends close and your enemies' closer. This works also in our jobs as modern day Artist.Read More...