Stories from the son of a veterinarian, behind the scenes sneak peeks into my studio, and first access to fresh oddball animal art
All of the Colors. All of Them.
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Hi Reader, It’s been a longtime coming and I finally carved out some time this week in between murals to reVAMP the Donut Bat mobile. It’s been hot as blazes and trying to squeeze in time before it rains was a bit of a challenge, but I finally did it! Just in time to hit the waves again this weekend for some oceanic meditation. Check out the reveal below – All of the colors! Speaking of color, how are your colors right now?Are you as charged as I am? The music of summer is just around the corner with animals and colors jamming out to your favorite mixtape. It is time to surround yourself! Add Sprinkles, They are waiting to join you...
THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOWLong-wavelength colors like red, orange, black, and cyan are a mosquito's favorite colors. Tip: wear lighter colors when hanging out in your backyard and maybe install a bat house while you’re at it :) Upcoming In-Person EventsJune 4th, 4-6 pm Beach Bumz solo show closing reception, Arts & Athletics, 130 The Plaza, Athens, GA June 26th - 28th - ATHFEST, Athens, GA July 9th, 5-8 pm - Opening Reception for solo show at Cleveland County Arts Council, Shelby, NC |
Oddball Animal Artist
Stories from the son of a veterinarian, behind the scenes sneak peeks into my studio, and first access to fresh oddball animal art
Hey Reader, I turned 50 earlier this month. As with any birthday, it’s always a time of reflection and introspection. I have this deep-seeded need to make people laugh (or at least smile). I think it comes from my dad? He was a jokester in a very thought-provoking way. You would slap your knee while pondering the absurdities of life. Clearly that stuck with me. Through my paintings, I like to weave a bit of a yarn: A screaming bat being blessed by a donut as a halo surrounded in gold leaf. An...
Hello Reader, Dad famously didn’t care for chocolate. “It’s not that I don’t like it, it’s just not my go-to.” This drove Mom crazy of course because she loves chocolate. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, molten lava chocolate cake (with a scoop of ice cream) and of course death by chocolate cake are absolute heaven for mom. Us kids definitely got Mom’s side gene when it comes to this versatile culinary creation. However, one of my favorite quotes from Dad when confronted with this chocolate...
Hey Reader, His compressed and hunched body may seem grotesque to some. His cryptic scurry might seem like some horrible monster in a scary movie. To me, there was beauty and inspiration. He knows no different. It is all he has known. And after it all, he is simply a playful, fun-loving creature of the world. No more, no less. By now, you may have heard of Jimothy, the sweet raccoon hanging in the neighborhood streets of Seattle. Jimothy lives with short-spine syndrome. With some backyard...