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Plan A: becoming an artist at Disney

“I’m a senior at Texas A&M, studying animation. That’s my stuff. I like drawing and writing. As a kid, you’re always doodling. For me, it never really stopped. “I didn’t take it seriously until my freshman year in college. I wanted to be an astronaut. … Continue readingPlan A: becoming an artist at Disney

Posted on October 7, 2019October 10, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Pondering the link between success and happiness

“For me, I think there is a little pressure that comes with turning 30. It’s a pretty big milestone. It’s like, you think you’d have your life figured out by now. When I was a teenager, I did imagine that I would have it figured … Continue readingPondering the link between success and happiness

Posted on September 12, 2018September 12, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He’s ready to put his best foot forward as an artist

“As a kid I was always drawing. And I was a mall rat because my mom worked there at Foley’s. So I would go to Waldenbooks, and one time I saw a Star Wars art book. It was just when the movie prequels were coming … Continue readingHe’s ready to put his best foot forward as an artist

Posted on September 12, 2018September 12, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Childhood hobby turns into career in architecture

“As a kid, I really enjoyed drawing. And I remember hearing my parents always say, ‘Oh, here’s our little architect.’ So I guess that stuck with me. Because when it was time to decide what I wanted to pursue I thought, let me try it … Continue readingChildhood hobby turns into career in architecture

Posted on August 15, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Artist’s hands help mend a grandfather’s 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

Posted on July 20, 2017June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Artist continues work on his confidence and craft

“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

Posted on July 19, 2017June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

For lack of patience, she gave up on art

“I don’t draw as much as I used to, mostly because I can’t find the inspiration for it. Or I can get inspired, but my hands don’t seem to want to work with my brain. I see it perfectly in my head how I want … Continue readingFor lack of patience, she gave up on art

Posted on August 29, 2016June 20, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She ‘gets lost’ in her painting and drawing

“When I was about 5 years old, I would borrow my mother’s typewriter paper and trace pictures out of coloring books. One day I decided to see if I could draw some roses without tracing the picture. When I finished and showed it to my … Continue readingShe ‘gets lost’ in her painting and drawing

Posted on May 4, 2016June 20, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Artist prefers doing his painting outdoors

“I was an art major in college, and I’ve been painting for many years. But I recently got interested in painting outdoors and joined the Bay Area Plein Air Painters. “Plein air is French, meaning open air. The point is to be outside and paint … Continue readingArtist prefers doing his painting outdoors

Posted on March 15, 2016June 20, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He’s no fan of the business side of art

“I come from a graffiti background, but I don’t do much of that anymore. I started my own graphics company. I design logos, album and mix tape covers, custom decals, stickers and other stuff. I enjoy taking an idea, making it visual, then manifesting that … Continue readingHe’s no fan of the business side of art

Posted on February 25, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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