Why Make Art?

Not so shameless plug... I have an art exhibit opening this Saturday, April 16 from 1 to 5 at Armstrong DeGraaf International Fine Art in Saugatuck, Michigan. (“NOT so shameless” because of this: I really want you to see my artwork.)
 
I really want you to see my artwork because the communication loop isn’t complete until the art is viewed and engaged. The thing that drives me to create is a desire to share ideas - ideas about the world, belief, and color. Being an artist is too difficult a profession to stick with if one isn’t consumed by this desire to share, but sharing isn’t complete without someone to receive.
 
I also really want you to see my artwork because that’s how I make a living. This isn’t a hobby. I’m not a Trust Fund Baby. I’m always applying for a job... ALWAYS. I used to shy away from saying it out loud, but that’s not helpful if I want to continue having the opportunity to share…Oh, and the opportunity to pay for groceries. :) 
 
Finally, I really want you to see my artwork because it’s been a long grey winter, and you deserve a sunny spring day in a beautiful town with art that will make you smile.
 
(P.S. - This show is a continuation of my 40 series from last year…I’ve painted stories that didn’t make sense in the 40 story arc at the time, but ones that I still really want to share.) 

Hope to see you there!