My fear and anxiety have a lot to do with the future, the fear of being overwhelmed or stressed by a situation. It’s that state where you are so overstimulated it feels upsetting. I feel it in the pit of my stomach, an uneasiness; I feel cold, palms sweaty, trembling hands. The overwhelm feels like … Read more
Looking back on my path, I can see that the only time I have made progress is facing the fears and beliefs that have held me back. It’s not easy, indeed the most challenging thing you can do. Many things cause my anxiety and depression, but low self-esteem and self-worth are one. I listened far … Read more
I have never looked much at street art, but some of what I see some I like. I enjoy it because it’s not the art of the establishment, the galleries, ateliers, museums and critics. There is a down to earth grittiness, like grunge fashion. It is rough loose, a realism, even when some have become … Read more
I use traditional media in my art for many reasons. Digital art has much going for it, being more accessible than traditional paint and brushes. There’s no need to buy and store all those supplies, and it’s easier to distribute the art: But for all that, I still prefer traditional media in creating my work. … Read more
Fanart in the art community is controversial. While many people create art about films and TV characters they love, there’s an acknowledgement it’s copying other people’s ideas. Questions arise: ‘is this art?’ Is it plagiarism? Should we create fan art or art of our own? I find the controversy a little overplayed; I’ve never done … Read more
This painting is not a big favourite of mine, but it’s important to me because the work is unconventional and what it symbolises. He’s famous because he’s so hyped; the market likes controversial groundbreakers, so he’s radical in one sense. He’s part of today’s love affair with creativity, newness, breaking with tradition, and the future. … Read more