Intro-Type Thing

So I decided to start up a blogger in lieu of an actual website, just because it is taking so long to build the think from scratch. I'm long regretting my cocky refusal in college to steer away from anything computer related in the world of art, because of my sole mission to bring back "traditional illustration." I discovered after college that traditional illustration has never "gone" anywhere, its just changed with the times. So as of two years ago I'm relearning all of my computer programs. It's taking some time, but I'm getting there.

The best benefit about having a blog to show case my work is the fact that I can connect with other illustrators and freelance artists and trade tips and make friendships. Not to mention that it give the opportunity for constructive criticism. So with that in mind, the blogger that is Purple Mist Art was born.

I'm going to start simple with my most recent painting, "January Moon:"



I got the inspiration for it while driving home from work one chilly January night. I looked out into the horizon and saw this huge gold moon in the sky, that overpowered every star around it, and nearly out did the few streetlights on the old country road I was on. It was amazing. As usual, I got hit with an idea out of nowhere, of a mellow golden goddess indulging herself in the moonlight. I love the smoothness of this painting, and it's since become one of my favorites. 18" x 24" Acrylic on canvas.

I managed to dig up my old Artist's Statement from college, and even though it's kind of old, it sums up my mission pretty darn well. I'm kind of glad I didn't fall too far off of the wagon, the "real" world will do that to you. I'll post it later on, along with some other stuff.