In a world where almost everything has been done before, I too, struggle as an artist to create something "new to the earth." More often than not, I turn to my lifelong fascination with aliens, ancient mythology, and metaphysics for inspiration.
I'm an only child, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. I was named after Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi from the first Star Wars movie. I began drawing before I could speak and my parents encouraged my "artistic" potential all throughout school and I even briefly attended a reputable art college.
In January 2011, I rediscovered my passion for creating visual art. I had spent the last few years working in the construction field as a house painter, carrying around a paint bucket and paint brush....and daydreaming the entire time about how I could be painting more interesting things with this brush. Being that I'm the son of a carpenter and was basically raised on job sites and wood shops....the answer became obvious. I needed to paint on wood.
I still currently reside in Richmond, Va where I am working on developing a substantial portfolio of paintings on woods, stones/slate, ceramics, and various objects purchased from local thrift stores. I take great pride in the craftsmanship of all my frames as they are hand-cut, assembled, and painted by myself.
Mucha, Audrey Kawasaki, Salvador Dali, MC Escher, Michael Moses, Paul Laffoley, Leonardo DaVinci, and Alex Grey.
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1 comment:
Very intriguing art. A treat for the eyes and mind...thought provoking & unique.
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