As an artist, I
am inspired to paint everything around me.
Given our technological advances, I
am intrigued by our society’s desire to
re-invoke the ideals of a more comprehensible
period in our history. Specifically, I am drawn
to the significance that our pin-up girls had
during WWII. During this time, pin-up girls
helped provide the inspiration and motivation
for our soldiers to fight and win the war. These
soldiers had a dream to come home to and
I believe pin-up girls have not been fully
appreciated for that contribution. "Worth
fight'n for".
As with all art, there are those who
critique and those who simply appreciate for whatever response
the art evokes in them. Some people wish to analyze my art
for its formal and historical dimensions and some people think
my pin-ups are just “cool.” Whichever stance the receiver
represents, I am focused on depicting the beauty and sensuality
of a significant iconic image in a dramatic and tumultuous time
in our history. Ultimately, I wish to re-invoke something
that is quintessentially American- old Cadillacs, old music,
and beautiful real women of substance and character. My passion
for art is so enveloping that when someone recently asked me if
I could choose any profession what would it be. My response was
quite simple: I don't have to choose. I am an artist.
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