The Artist Behind The Nonsense

Jamie

Born and raised in Fresno CA.. Started making a mess in Hilton Head, SC then moved on to brighten Atlanta, GA a little. Now I'm back where I grew up before I grew up. Good ol' Fresno baby.

Life has been an adventure to say the least. I’ve been through a lot over the years but I wont bore you with the messy details. I’m just thankful to still be a part of this wild world we live in. I am a recovering alcoholic and when I first got sober I had a lot of trouble getting out of my head. ART SAVED MY LIFE. What I produce is a product of my experiences, my emotions, my thoughts, my heart. I hope you find some inspiration as you scroll. Maybe even a little freedom. Maybe some comfort. Whatever you feel.. know you are not alone.

My experience: 2017-TIL DEATH

Self taught? Not really. The paint itself has taught me. The more I play with it.. the more I learn. That’s what I love most. It’s always teaching me something. Not only about what it can do.. but what I can do. Sure it’s taught me how to use it to create, but more importantly it has taught me how to deal with life in a positive way. Sometimes I go into the studio with no idea in mind and that’s when some of the best stuff comes to life. I just start throwing colors down and wait to see what speaks to me. One of the emotions I'm going through, a random thought, an old idea, a new one. Whatever the case may be.. something beautiful happens. If you ask me.. art is a lot like life. In life things don't always turn out the way we imagine. With art.. in my experience it almost never turns out the way I imagine. What's that they say.. it's the journey? Well I think whoever they are is right. I think the journey is the most beautiful part. That's what does it for me. The process. The work. The breakthrough. That's why I keep going. It allows me to get out whatever it is that needs to go. My work is my soul on canvas. Sometimes it's messy. Sometimes it's beautiful. Sometimes it's both.

My Vision: Freedom Over Fear

It’s a choice. An easy one? Absolutely not. I’ll tell you what though.. I would much rather go through life in search of freedom from the things that try to hold me down, rather than spend it paralyzed by fear. Unable to move forward, believing there is no way out from under the soul crushing rubble that life has left behind. Because Fuck That. Fear equals death if you ask me. That’s why I choose freedom. EVERY SINGLE DAY. My hope is that you will do the same. Dust the dirt off with me. The world needs you. I need you. So be brave, be bold, be badass. Most importantly, be you. Find your freedom. Choose you. Face your fears. I dare you.