“I don’t just create murals. I’m a visual, small-scale painter, too. “In the beginning, when I quit teaching middle school, I was supporting myself with my work. Then, when I was able to get some big mural jobs through corporations like Exxon and JP Morgan … Continue readingThankful she’s no longer a struggling artist
“I believe my love of art came from my parents. They really encouraged me to think abstractly. “Having ADD (attention deficit disorder), I was always talking nonstop and coming up with these random stories. But they didn’t look at me and say, ‘Slow down, Liz’ … Continue readingShe enjoys seeing her art make other people happy
“Normally, I don’t like attention. I was always the guy who sat in the back of class with my arms crossed, just watching everybody else. So everyone would ask, ‘Why do you want to be an artist? You don’t even like to talk when you’re … Continue readingYoung artist moves out of his comfort zone
“We decided to go to Ross to see if there was anything on sale or clearance. As we were walking through the store, I noticed this little art kit for $12. It had brushes, canvases, everything. So I figured, why not? “In school, I was … Continue readingOn sale art kit opens up whole new world
“I get great satisfaction from taking a big block of nothing and turning it into something. Plus, I really enjoy the reactions I get. People stop by while I’m working and they’re awestruck. Young kids and old folks especially are crazy for it. For me, … Continue readingWood sculptor not one for wasting time
“I have fun creating things out of wood. I don’t have another job, so it means that I have to work every day. I have to make something every day and take time to sell it. “I used to be a salesman, selling industrial equipment … Continue readingFormer salesman creates art out of wood
“When I was a child, my mother taught me how to draw. By the time I was in high school, I sort of fancied myself an artist. Then I didn’t make any art for 35 years. Art seemed like such a trivial pursuit. I had … Continue reading‘Trivial pursuit’ turns into artful career
“During the hurricane, I watched news coverage from the safety of my home. I felt helpless to try to offer aid and guilty that I was safe while others were suffering. “I don’t have a boat or a ton of cash, but I have a … Continue readingComic sketch artist gives with his heart
“One of my former coworkers at Whataburger is 65. He has a really kind heart. He’s a really generous guy. He raised two grandsons for years, but one recently passed away. “They both suffered from muscular dystrophy and were confined to wheelchairs. Every day he … Continue readingArtist’s hands help mend a grandfather’s heart
“One of my biggest fears was whether my art would really stand out. I wasn’t sure if people would accept my work as being authentic and original. I wanted to know if I could actually make a living doing this. “When I started, it was … Continue readingArtist continues work on his confidence and craft