ACTion Art Virtual Exhibit
Andrew Baker - "Arial View"
Acrylic on Canvas, 16x20"
I paint my favorite things mostly. Sports, football, hockey, baseball, and especially wrestling. I like to show movement of these sports and how they are set up. I also enjoy painting scenes of other places in the community as well.
This is a contemporary piece. It is an aerial view of a WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) fight. You can see the white ropes surrounding the ring. The blue and green dots illustrate the dynamic movement of the wrestlers throughout the match. The white squares (found in the lower left corner) are where the sportscasters call the match live for TV and radio.
I paint my favorite things mostly. Sports, football, hockey, baseball, and especially wrestling. I like to show movement of these sports and how they are set up. I also enjoy painting scenes of other places in the community as well.
This is a contemporary piece. It is an aerial view of a WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) fight. You can see the white ropes surrounding the ring. The blue and green dots illustrate the dynamic movement of the wrestlers throughout the match. The white squares (found in the lower left corner) are where the sportscasters call the match live for TV and radio.
Ronnie Baker Woods - "Shaylee Smiles"
Photograph, 20x20"
I'm a photographer and artist from Delton, Michigan. I studied Liberal Arts at Ferris State University and was an actress in Ferris theater productions, and later in community and children's theater, where I created original costumes. Besides ACTion Art, some of my fine arts exhibitions include ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Art Works in Big Rapids, Legacy Trust, Art Festival Extravaganza "In The Bag" juried art exhibit at Edmore Marketplace, Art Center of Battle Creek, and Thornapple Arts Council "Art Hop." In 2013, I was awarded "Best of Show" at the Remus Harvest Festival Photo Competition.
This photo isn't a double exposure. It isn't manipulated in any way. My niece, Shaylee, was sitting inside a car on a rainy day, with reflections on the outside of the glass window, giving the image an ethereal, dream-like quality. I frequently find beauty and inspiration in the outdoors (sunsets, trees, lakes, birds). I've always loved science and have a never-ending curiosity about the wonders found in nature. Because of my vision difficulties, I'm especially drawn to macro photography (flowers, insects, etc.). Close-up, macro photos can show surprising, intricate details that are generally overlooked.
I'm a photographer and artist from Delton, Michigan. I studied Liberal Arts at Ferris State University and was an actress in Ferris theater productions, and later in community and children's theater, where I created original costumes. Besides ACTion Art, some of my fine arts exhibitions include ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Art Works in Big Rapids, Legacy Trust, Art Festival Extravaganza "In The Bag" juried art exhibit at Edmore Marketplace, Art Center of Battle Creek, and Thornapple Arts Council "Art Hop." In 2013, I was awarded "Best of Show" at the Remus Harvest Festival Photo Competition.
This photo isn't a double exposure. It isn't manipulated in any way. My niece, Shaylee, was sitting inside a car on a rainy day, with reflections on the outside of the glass window, giving the image an ethereal, dream-like quality. I frequently find beauty and inspiration in the outdoors (sunsets, trees, lakes, birds). I've always loved science and have a never-ending curiosity about the wonders found in nature. Because of my vision difficulties, I'm especially drawn to macro photography (flowers, insects, etc.). Close-up, macro photos can show surprising, intricate details that are generally overlooked.
Joe Bargiel - "Different But the Same"
Acrylic on Paper, 18x24"
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I enjoy making all kinds of art. I particularly like to draw and am most interested in details. I paint as well. My subject matter varies greatly. Recently, I have been working on large paintings and collages.
This piece was created in acrylic paint using both a brush and cardboard tools. As you can see, they are the same, as they are all fish. However, they are different in details, much like people--different but the same.
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I enjoy making all kinds of art. I particularly like to draw and am most interested in details. I paint as well. My subject matter varies greatly. Recently, I have been working on large paintings and collages.
This piece was created in acrylic paint using both a brush and cardboard tools. As you can see, they are the same, as they are all fish. However, they are different in details, much like people--different but the same.
CP Beal - "Climbing Out of COVID"
Mixed Media, 9x12"
Being the coordinator of the Vista Center, and with 7 other participants, I wanted to join them in this exhibition. My Dad was with the Flint schools and with the Flint Institute of Arts when it was the DeWaters Art Center in Flint.
The COVID-19 caused the Vista Center to stop meeting and Vista members were encouraged to keep creating art. There was even an outdoor watercolor class with social distancing. This is a work that was done for the Greater Flint Art Council for their member show in January. It shows a ladder and coming out of the COVID-19.
Being the coordinator of the Vista Center, and with 7 other participants, I wanted to join them in this exhibition. My Dad was with the Flint schools and with the Flint Institute of Arts when it was the DeWaters Art Center in Flint.
The COVID-19 caused the Vista Center to stop meeting and Vista members were encouraged to keep creating art. There was even an outdoor watercolor class with social distancing. This is a work that was done for the Greater Flint Art Council for their member show in January. It shows a ladder and coming out of the COVID-19.
Maurice Beckford - "The Family Tree"
Colored Pencil, 18x12"
I've been doing art since I was little. My dad taught me how to do art. I was inspired by Walt Disney. I like to come up with my own unique characters and create stories. Art is inspiring and is a form of therapy, I believe. That's why I love doing art.
The Family Tree is a story I came up with a long time ago, yet haven't brought it to life, but will sometime soon in the near future. But all the characters have a name on each one, and yet still figuring out how to lay the story out and come up with an idea.
I've been doing art since I was little. My dad taught me how to do art. I was inspired by Walt Disney. I like to come up with my own unique characters and create stories. Art is inspiring and is a form of therapy, I believe. That's why I love doing art.
The Family Tree is a story I came up with a long time ago, yet haven't brought it to life, but will sometime soon in the near future. But all the characters have a name on each one, and yet still figuring out how to lay the story out and come up with an idea.
Alexis Benedict - "Take a Tropical Picture"
Marker, 11x14"
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My name is Alexis. I do love to draw. I like to draw anime characters and flowers. I am working on a drawing with butterflies. I have used clay before and I liked it. I know how to hand sew. My mom and step-sister taught me. I also like to bake and cook.
We learned about the Art Nouveau style. I created lots of shapes, patterns, and things you find in nature. The colors I used were very vibrant.
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My name is Alexis. I do love to draw. I like to draw anime characters and flowers. I am working on a drawing with butterflies. I have used clay before and I liked it. I know how to hand sew. My mom and step-sister taught me. I also like to bake and cook.
We learned about the Art Nouveau style. I created lots of shapes, patterns, and things you find in nature. The colors I used were very vibrant.
Jeffrey Brake - "NY City Sky"
Acrylic on Canvas, 12x12"
I am new to studio art. I really enjoy painting, mixing interesting colors, and blending shapes together.
This piece was inspired by my trip to New York. Aside from the enormity of the city, there was quite a contrast with the evening sky. This I captured for you in my painting.
I am new to studio art. I really enjoy painting, mixing interesting colors, and blending shapes together.
This piece was inspired by my trip to New York. Aside from the enormity of the city, there was quite a contrast with the evening sky. This I captured for you in my painting.
Abigail Branham - "Crazy 8"
Paper & Ink, 11x14"
I have been a long-time studio artist and enjoy all types of art making. This cool cat is a favorite of mine. It illustrates that there are no limits to how you depict your subject. Cats are a favorite subject of mine.
This is called Crazy 8 because of its 8 legs. I especially like my rendition of this cat and all of the line work I used in it.
I have been a long-time studio artist and enjoy all types of art making. This cool cat is a favorite of mine. It illustrates that there are no limits to how you depict your subject. Cats are a favorite subject of mine.
This is called Crazy 8 because of its 8 legs. I especially like my rendition of this cat and all of the line work I used in it.
Craig Brown - Untitled
Acrylic, 16x20"
I have been painting all my adult life. It is a great pasttime and I enjoy my hobby. I have even taught at the Vista Center. I hope to continue my hobby many more years!!
This work is only one of the kind of art that I do. I thought it would do good in the ACTion Art exhibition.
I have been painting all my adult life. It is a great pasttime and I enjoy my hobby. I have even taught at the Vista Center. I hope to continue my hobby many more years!!
This work is only one of the kind of art that I do. I thought it would do good in the ACTion Art exhibition.
Kyle Bueche - "ACT Strong"
Line Art, 8.5x11"
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My name is Kyle and I am the son of Ed and Linda Bueche and brother to Stephanie. I have been involved with ACT for a long time. I do not remember when I started "line art" but it has been awhile. I am the founder of "line art." I also love (still) photography. I would like to start 3 businesses full-time. I would like to help coach a basketball team.
I really believe that ACT stands for ACT. Even though ACT was kind of different when ACT started going virtual due to Covid, we all had to do our best to really keep ACT safe. Going virtual might have been difficult but that will not stop us to keep us from representing ACT. But we really had no choice to go virtual and to face Covid. Let's keep ACT healthy, strong, and safe as we all face a new (ACT) New Year. I believe that all of ACT's students belong here and I also believe that every single ACT student makes and creates art out of God's creation. However, God created every single ACT student. Let's build a stronger community. We are ACT and ACT strong.
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My name is Kyle and I am the son of Ed and Linda Bueche and brother to Stephanie. I have been involved with ACT for a long time. I do not remember when I started "line art" but it has been awhile. I am the founder of "line art." I also love (still) photography. I would like to start 3 businesses full-time. I would like to help coach a basketball team.
I really believe that ACT stands for ACT. Even though ACT was kind of different when ACT started going virtual due to Covid, we all had to do our best to really keep ACT safe. Going virtual might have been difficult but that will not stop us to keep us from representing ACT. But we really had no choice to go virtual and to face Covid. Let's keep ACT healthy, strong, and safe as we all face a new (ACT) New Year. I believe that all of ACT's students belong here and I also believe that every single ACT student makes and creates art out of God's creation. However, God created every single ACT student. Let's build a stronger community. We are ACT and ACT strong.
Brian Calderon - "Almost Is Never Enough"
Marker, 11"x14"
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My name is Brian. I've been enjoying doing art for two years. I like drawing and coloring. I like to color with colored pencils and markers.
We learned about Art Nouveau. My favorite artist is Ariana Grande. I drew flowers, leaves, and the bright sun. I drew waves in the water. I wrote two of her song titles on there.
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My name is Brian. I've been enjoying doing art for two years. I like drawing and coloring. I like to color with colored pencils and markers.
We learned about Art Nouveau. My favorite artist is Ariana Grande. I drew flowers, leaves, and the bright sun. I drew waves in the water. I wrote two of her song titles on there.
Charles Caldwell - "This Is It"
Marker, 11"x14"
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My name is Charles. This is my first time entering art in an art show. I like how you can draw anything and put colors together. I like making things out of paper. I also like drumming.
My favorite singer is Michael Jackson. I made a poster of a Michael Jackson show with a light show going on. I wish I could've seen him before he passed.
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My name is Charles. This is my first time entering art in an art show. I like how you can draw anything and put colors together. I like making things out of paper. I also like drumming.
My favorite singer is Michael Jackson. I made a poster of a Michael Jackson show with a light show going on. I wish I could've seen him before he passed.
Scott Campbell - "Monster Mash"
Acrylic, 18"x22"
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I have been creating art since I was a small child. Art has always been a part of my life and who I am. I spend several days and many hours a week in the art studio. I sell much of my artwork and am always creating new work. I particularly enjoy hand-building with clay and painting.
I am all about the holidays! This piece is a Halloween painting. Rather than painting the typical pumpkin or jack-o-lantern, I chose to morph a monster and gourd together. The disfigured monster has been mashed. I like this dynamic presentation. It tells a story and is quite interesting to my eyes.
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I have been creating art since I was a small child. Art has always been a part of my life and who I am. I spend several days and many hours a week in the art studio. I sell much of my artwork and am always creating new work. I particularly enjoy hand-building with clay and painting.
I am all about the holidays! This piece is a Halloween painting. Rather than painting the typical pumpkin or jack-o-lantern, I chose to morph a monster and gourd together. The disfigured monster has been mashed. I like this dynamic presentation. It tells a story and is quite interesting to my eyes.
Samuel Carey - "Father Nature"
Collage Mosaic, 12"x9"
I am mostly self-taught for art.
My artwork is a collage mosaic made from pictures of organic things from nature.
I am mostly self-taught for art.
My artwork is a collage mosaic made from pictures of organic things from nature.
Mary Jo Cassidy - "HEN-rietta is in the House"
Acrylic on Canvas, 17"x21"
I draw and paint. However, painting is my vehicle for the great expression of my love for animals. I have a large collection of animal paintings that vary in size from 8"x10" to 4'x5.' I have sold many of my works. I enjoy working in an art studio with other artists each week.
Hen-rietta is a splash of golden feathers against a cool country sky. Her presence is evident with every brush stroke--you can't miss her. You also can't help but be drawn to her energy, texture, and her gaze.
I draw and paint. However, painting is my vehicle for the great expression of my love for animals. I have a large collection of animal paintings that vary in size from 8"x10" to 4'x5.' I have sold many of my works. I enjoy working in an art studio with other artists each week.
Hen-rietta is a splash of golden feathers against a cool country sky. Her presence is evident with every brush stroke--you can't miss her. You also can't help but be drawn to her energy, texture, and her gaze.
Matt Cooney - "Shake Your Tail Feathers"
Paper Collage, 12"x16"
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I enjoy making all kinds of art. I have always been creative and like doing art at home and in the art studio.
This is one of my paper collages. I like the contemporary feel of it. As you can see, I have placed great emphasis on the tail feathers through the use of size, repetition, and an enhanced color scheme from the rest of the bird. Enjoy!
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I enjoy making all kinds of art. I have always been creative and like doing art at home and in the art studio.
This is one of my paper collages. I like the contemporary feel of it. As you can see, I have placed great emphasis on the tail feathers through the use of size, repetition, and an enhanced color scheme from the rest of the bird. Enjoy!
Lane Cooper - "Wings of Change"
Recycled scrap metal, hand painted and powder coated finish, 18"(h)x25"(w)x30"(l)
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I was born in Ludington, Michigan, as a first-born identical twin, along with five sisters and a younger brother. I created our toys from scrap lumber. I also liked to draw pictures. I took four years of art in high school. My artistic medium changed as I struggled with a closed head injury from a severe auto accident in 2003. My endeavors blossomed into experimenting with metal items, transforming someone else's trash into unique creations. I have been in all ten years of the Grand Rapids ArtPrize show.
One day, sitting outside my studio enjoying a cup of coffee, I observed a Monarch butterfly flutter by me to land on some flowers in my wife's garden. As the butterfly rested his wings, a vision in my brain wanted to capture the beauty of this wonderful God-created creature. Creativity ignited my brain signals to bring this vision into reality from castaside scrap metal lying in my studio--hope you enjoy.
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I was born in Ludington, Michigan, as a first-born identical twin, along with five sisters and a younger brother. I created our toys from scrap lumber. I also liked to draw pictures. I took four years of art in high school. My artistic medium changed as I struggled with a closed head injury from a severe auto accident in 2003. My endeavors blossomed into experimenting with metal items, transforming someone else's trash into unique creations. I have been in all ten years of the Grand Rapids ArtPrize show.
One day, sitting outside my studio enjoying a cup of coffee, I observed a Monarch butterfly flutter by me to land on some flowers in my wife's garden. As the butterfly rested his wings, a vision in my brain wanted to capture the beauty of this wonderful God-created creature. Creativity ignited my brain signals to bring this vision into reality from castaside scrap metal lying in my studio--hope you enjoy.
Alex Courtright - "Blue Horse"
Watercolor, 9"x6"
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I like art. I have been drawing since the age of 5. My bedroom wall was covered with my art.
It is just a project I worked on at our kitchen table a few months ago. I think it is beautiful. I like horses.
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I like art. I have been drawing since the age of 5. My bedroom wall was covered with my art.
It is just a project I worked on at our kitchen table a few months ago. I think it is beautiful. I like horses.
Samantha J. Currie - "What Dreams May Come - Purple Mountain Majesty"
Acrylic, 14"x11"
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Today I am a new creation in Christ. My experience of being homeless for the first time in my life. At 54 years old, I had been a customer service/sales person for 40 years. I have worked for banks, automobile sales, home improvement sales, office administration, service industry, and production general labor in factories. Even a short time in health care. I have been a slave to money - always chasing happiness through material greed, selfish desires. I was lost in addiction and codependency - miserable, depressed, overworked, over stressed. On November 11, 2020, I renewed my faith. Now I serve the Lord Jesus Christ. I have lived at Mel Trotter since December 16, 2020.
I am happiest, healthiest, more balanced, and grateful for my life more than ever in my life. I put God above all people, things, money, anything. He provides, protects, and as I cling to Him, I am at peace in my heart. This piece of art is dedicated to my Heavenly Father. It's my first acrylic painting. I thought of the mighty mountains that can be moved with the "faith" of a mustard seed. The smallest seed on earth. However, my Faith is the size of billions of light years (*all the galaxies*). I serve Jesus daily, by loving the patrons of Mel Trotter, showing my gratitude by volunteering in the kitchen. This place Heartside has been a joy. I thank God for it sincerely.
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Today I am a new creation in Christ. My experience of being homeless for the first time in my life. At 54 years old, I had been a customer service/sales person for 40 years. I have worked for banks, automobile sales, home improvement sales, office administration, service industry, and production general labor in factories. Even a short time in health care. I have been a slave to money - always chasing happiness through material greed, selfish desires. I was lost in addiction and codependency - miserable, depressed, overworked, over stressed. On November 11, 2020, I renewed my faith. Now I serve the Lord Jesus Christ. I have lived at Mel Trotter since December 16, 2020.
I am happiest, healthiest, more balanced, and grateful for my life more than ever in my life. I put God above all people, things, money, anything. He provides, protects, and as I cling to Him, I am at peace in my heart. This piece of art is dedicated to my Heavenly Father. It's my first acrylic painting. I thought of the mighty mountains that can be moved with the "faith" of a mustard seed. The smallest seed on earth. However, my Faith is the size of billions of light years (*all the galaxies*). I serve Jesus daily, by loving the patrons of Mel Trotter, showing my gratitude by volunteering in the kitchen. This place Heartside has been a joy. I thank God for it sincerely.
Courtney Cyrkiel - "Beauty in the Little Things"
Mixed Media, 16"x20"
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I have been working on a collection of fish lately. I am an avid fisherman and find painting the many details found in a fish very satisfying. Recently, I chose an even smaller subject--this beetle. I was drawn to its beauty. The shape of the body is simple yet complicated with color and reflection. The legs are delicate structures that work in unison. I like that I took the time to really see the beauty in this very small thing in life.
In addition to fishing as often as I can, I work in a community art studio. There, I create ceramic, acrylic paintings, watercolor paintings, and much more. I am also able to exhibit my work and sell it through the studio. The opportunity to create is essential to me.
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I have been working on a collection of fish lately. I am an avid fisherman and find painting the many details found in a fish very satisfying. Recently, I chose an even smaller subject--this beetle. I was drawn to its beauty. The shape of the body is simple yet complicated with color and reflection. The legs are delicate structures that work in unison. I like that I took the time to really see the beauty in this very small thing in life.
In addition to fishing as often as I can, I work in a community art studio. There, I create ceramic, acrylic paintings, watercolor paintings, and much more. I am also able to exhibit my work and sell it through the studio. The opportunity to create is essential to me.
Megan Daley - "The Flowers Have Arrived"
Acrylic on Canvas, 16"x20"
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Flowers are the subjects of many of my art pieces. This one is a favorite of mine. I enjoy painting, drawing, and printmaking. I have also been working with collage as well.
This piece has a painted background. I especially like the different color tones and brushwork. The actual flowers were created by printing with found objects. I love how it all came together.
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Flowers are the subjects of many of my art pieces. This one is a favorite of mine. I enjoy painting, drawing, and printmaking. I have also been working with collage as well.
This piece has a painted background. I especially like the different color tones and brushwork. The actual flowers were created by printing with found objects. I love how it all came together.
Christa DeHaan - "Looking for Peace Among the Pieces"
Acrylic & Paper Collage, 16"x20"
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After suffering from emotional and physical trauma, Christa isolated herself and retreated from life and work. She has been staying in the shelter downtown. Through art, she has reconnected with the Heartside community. Making art at the Heartside Art Studio has given her a sense of accomplishment and a healthy way to deal with her mental issues. Christa is a prolific artist and a valuable member of our art community at Heartside.
Art for me is a great help mentally and physically. It is a great way for my feelings to be expressed. My art piece is "putting back together pieces of my shattered dreams."
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After suffering from emotional and physical trauma, Christa isolated herself and retreated from life and work. She has been staying in the shelter downtown. Through art, she has reconnected with the Heartside community. Making art at the Heartside Art Studio has given her a sense of accomplishment and a healthy way to deal with her mental issues. Christa is a prolific artist and a valuable member of our art community at Heartside.
Art for me is a great help mentally and physically. It is a great way for my feelings to be expressed. My art piece is "putting back together pieces of my shattered dreams."
Wes DeVries - "Rent In Two"
Acrylic on Canvas, 30"x40"
I took community ed classes in art after work in the 80s and 90s, learning the basics and some advanced techniques of art. In the late 90s and early 2000s, I did very little to no art because my disability was taking over, but by the mid to late 2000s, I learned a new technique that I could paint more free and physically easier called Abstract Expressionism. Also, I discovered ACT, who was very positive and supportive.
Abstract expressionism. Rent in Two. This painting is NOT a political statement. When I finished it in early January 2021, I couldn't think of any title at all. It wasn't until I saw the riot at the Capitol building when I thought of the title. I still get very disturbed when I see that footage.
I took community ed classes in art after work in the 80s and 90s, learning the basics and some advanced techniques of art. In the late 90s and early 2000s, I did very little to no art because my disability was taking over, but by the mid to late 2000s, I learned a new technique that I could paint more free and physically easier called Abstract Expressionism. Also, I discovered ACT, who was very positive and supportive.
Abstract expressionism. Rent in Two. This painting is NOT a political statement. When I finished it in early January 2021, I couldn't think of any title at all. It wasn't until I saw the riot at the Capitol building when I thought of the title. I still get very disturbed when I see that footage.
Jodie Dilno - "A Stroke of Blue Inspiration"
Acrylic, 18”x24”
Art has always been a part of my life. It’s shown up in different forms throughout my life. All through school and college, drawing and photography were my main passions. After college, it kind of took a backseat while I “found” my way and the direction I wanted my life to take. Eventually, I found myself in Key West, FL, where I discovered a new avenue for my art and was working as a chef and creating little clay sculptures on the side to sell to the many tourists that visited. In early 2015, I was in a bad accident and moved back to Michigan to recover. I rediscovered acrylic painting to pass the time when I wasn’t rehabbing from my injuries. I had an added obstacle to overcome though, and had to teach myself to paint with my non-dominant hand. It’s been six years since then, and while the injuries are “healed,” I still primarily paint with my non-dominant hand today.
It’s been said, as artists, we paint what we need in life. I never really understood this statement until now. When I first started my journey of creating paintings back in 2015, I was recovering from a bad accident and needed to have intense order in my life to combat all the craziness that was happening in my world at the time. My paintings reflected that, I was obsessed with buildings and bricks, and felt the need to paint in every single brick. Today, my life is much less chaotic and out of order to me, and while I do still like to paint cityscapes, I feel like they have relaxed a bit and I don’t gravitate to painting every single brick. This painting is from a picture I took while walking downtown Grand Rapids this past fall. It was a beautiful day and was so nice to be out during COVID. The day felt like such a perfect cloudless blue sky day, even though it wasn’t. I tried to paint the sky with the clouds while still trying to portray just how “blue” the sky felt that day.
Art has always been a part of my life. It’s shown up in different forms throughout my life. All through school and college, drawing and photography were my main passions. After college, it kind of took a backseat while I “found” my way and the direction I wanted my life to take. Eventually, I found myself in Key West, FL, where I discovered a new avenue for my art and was working as a chef and creating little clay sculptures on the side to sell to the many tourists that visited. In early 2015, I was in a bad accident and moved back to Michigan to recover. I rediscovered acrylic painting to pass the time when I wasn’t rehabbing from my injuries. I had an added obstacle to overcome though, and had to teach myself to paint with my non-dominant hand. It’s been six years since then, and while the injuries are “healed,” I still primarily paint with my non-dominant hand today.
It’s been said, as artists, we paint what we need in life. I never really understood this statement until now. When I first started my journey of creating paintings back in 2015, I was recovering from a bad accident and needed to have intense order in my life to combat all the craziness that was happening in my world at the time. My paintings reflected that, I was obsessed with buildings and bricks, and felt the need to paint in every single brick. Today, my life is much less chaotic and out of order to me, and while I do still like to paint cityscapes, I feel like they have relaxed a bit and I don’t gravitate to painting every single brick. This painting is from a picture I took while walking downtown Grand Rapids this past fall. It was a beautiful day and was so nice to be out during COVID. The day felt like such a perfect cloudless blue sky day, even though it wasn’t. I tried to paint the sky with the clouds while still trying to portray just how “blue” the sky felt that day.
Grant Dixon Ramos - "Automatomic"
Mixed Media, 18"x22"
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I am an illustrator and multi-media artist. I have spent much of my artistic career developing original characters. In additon to creating art, I am an avid reader. I enjoy reading about past and current artists and art styles. Recently, I have also developed an interest in cultural cooking and am trying out new recipes.
This mechanical relic encases the heart and soul of a human. This juxtaposition makes us curious and begs us to think about the relationship of the two.
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I am an illustrator and multi-media artist. I have spent much of my artistic career developing original characters. In additon to creating art, I am an avid reader. I enjoy reading about past and current artists and art styles. Recently, I have also developed an interest in cultural cooking and am trying out new recipes.
This mechanical relic encases the heart and soul of a human. This juxtaposition makes us curious and begs us to think about the relationship of the two.
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