Young artist to watch in 2022
State in Which You Reside: Oregon.Art Education: The Florence Academy of Art.Style: A culmination of contemplating and studying the effect, feeling, and story I want to convey and using whatever technique best bridges the gap.Creative Spark: I love to read Carl Jung and other psychology- or philosophy-related books. Hiking, camping, and being outdoors also help me think from a grander perspective.Other Passions: Anything alchemical in which I take raw materials and turn them into something higher.One Thing People Don’t Know About You: People who only know me online don’t see the counterbalance: a heavy dose of wit and humor (or at least I think so) in real life.Best Art Advice Received: “Never be afraid to change something. Anything that blocks your process is destructive; everything can change.” —Ramiro SanchezBiggest Fear: Stagnation.Pet Peeve: Wobbly, unstable easels.Quirkiest Trait: I make lists for fun.Mantra or Motto: “In filth, it will be found.” This is an old alchemic saying meaning that what you need most is where you least want to look.Favorite Studio Music: Bach, Roo Panes.Favorite Work by Another Artist: ECCE HOMO by Antonio Ciseri. I get chills standing in its presence at Italy’s Palazzo Pitti.Future Goals: To have achieved such proficiency in painting that, whenever I’m struck with “divine inspiration,” I never have to worry about whether I’m capable of executing it.Price Range: $500 to $5,000.Representation: www.samuelhoskins.com.
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This story appeared in the August/September 2022 issue of Southwest Art magazine.
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