Harmony in Duality: two prints carved off one block “That Sucks” & “Forbidden Love”
This is the story of two prints I made the past two years. In the spring of 2022 I took a drawing three class at southeast missouri state university. Drawing three, while being a drawing class, is more of a class to start experimenting with conceptual work and really push the meaning of what a […]
The Three Wise Monkeys made into a Dynamic Limited Edition Graffiti-Style Mixed Media Collage
In this blog post we will cover the history of the three wise monkeys, Graffiti, and, some of my pieces from 2023. Graffiti, an expressive form of art, transcends traditional boundaries to deliver powerful messages and showcase individual creativity. Emerging from the streets, graffiti encompasses a wide array of styles, from elaborate murals to simple […]
Discovering New Art Gems: Washington University Tour
Exploring the Arts: Touring Washington University When it comes to Washington University in St. Louis, you might think of its prestigious academics or its beautiful campus. However, there’s more to this renowned institution than meets the eye. Founded in 1978, Island Press stands as a gem within the university, a research-based printmaking workshop committed to […]
Poetry Meets Painting: Unleashing the Power of Creative Collaboration
In the Spring of 2023, I was told about an opportunity to be a part of a collaboration between poets and Artists. The mural I painted was inspired by Joy who wrote this poem: “Fraction of the Universe with The Whole of Existence.” It reads like this. “I may be the tiniest root In the […]
“Galactic Excitement: The Latest News on a Star Wars Print Exchange”
The printing of the first layer for a print exchange that i’m in that’s being curated by gregory santos (http://www.gregorysantos.com/) 38 talented printmaking artists will be taking part in a portfolio exchange and creating original art based on characters & creatures & droids of the Star Wars universe. Strictly for the love of Star Wars! […]
Exploring the Depths of Emotion: The “RAGE” Art Exhibit
“Rage” group show featuring Rebecca Byington, Em Linton-Zinn, Zak Mayfield, Emma Reinsmith, Flynn Tucker, Forrest Wallace, Rae Perry, and Kaiola Sooman. Art has a unique ability to evoke emotions, and one of the most powerful and primal emotions is rage. The “RAGE” art exhibit features a showcase of artists’ interpretations of this intense and often […]