Sporting Art Continued

While teaching a course at the Maryland Institute College of Art, titled Cultural Perspectives, I would often talk about an artist's ability travel between the classes. I thought I would test my own theory and decided I would attempt to make Foxhunting Paintings, i.e. Sporting Art. I would attempt to embed myself into a culture, somewhat foreign, from my blue collar/working class roots. I began scouting out the culture and photographing for paintings. I've always pushed my students to paint what they know, and before I knew it my research had taken me to another level.

Most Recent Paintings on Velvet Gallery 1

One man's trash is another man's treasure - This often used phrase is one that truly resonates with me when considering my artwork.

I grew up in a flea market family; we supplemented much of our income through the flea market and yard sales trade. From a young age I learned to find value in places that others ignored. As an artist I want to provide a window for others to appreciate things they may often overlook or undervalue.

Sporting Art/ Foxhunting Paintings

While teaching a course at the Maryland Institute College of Art, titled Cultural Perspectives, I would often talk about an artist's ability travel between the classes. I thought I would test my own theory and decided I would attempt to make Foxhunting Paintings, i.e. Sporting Art. I would attempt to embed myself into a culture, somewhat foreign, from my blue collar/working class roots. I began scouting out the culture and photographing for paintings. I've always pushed my students to paint what they know, and before I knew it my research had taken me to another level.

Velvet Paintings Gallery 5

One man's trash is another man's treasure - This often used phrase is one that truly resonates with me when considering my artwork.

I grew up in a flea market family; we supplemented much of our income through the flea market and yard sales trade. From a young age I learned to find value in places that others ignored. As an artist I want to provide a window for others to appreciate things they may often overlook or undervalue.

Velvet Paintings Gallery 4

One man's trash is another mans treasure - This often used phrase is one that truly resonates with me when considering my artwork.

I grew up in a flea market family; that supplemented much of our income through the flea market and yard sales trade. From a young age I learned to find value in places that others ignored. As an artist I try to provide a window for others to appreciate things they may often overlook or undervalue.

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