Tonight I made my first piece since moving into my MFA studio. As some of you know, I lost two of my front teeth (#7 & 8# for you dental nerds), and this particular piece celebrates my attitude towards that situation as well as life in general. However, there’s much to it.  1. It serves as a reminder to always stay positive, no matter the circumstances. This is what builds character. I need to be reminded of this often.  2. Creating art in an effort to make art. I can’t create in a room with blank walls, I need personality & inspiration surrounding me. This piece was inked and hung on the wall to motivate me.  3. It made my wife laugh, and I new it would.  4. THINK MAKE THINK.

Tonight I made my first piece since moving into my MFA studio. As some of you know, I lost two of my front teeth (#7 & 8# for you dental nerds), and this particular piece celebrates my attitude towards that situation as well as life in general. However, there’s much to it. 

1. It serves as a reminder to always stay positive, no matter the circumstances. This is what builds character. I need to be reminded of this often. 

2. Creating art in an effort to make art. I can’t create in a room with blank walls, I need personality & inspiration surrounding me. This piece was inked and hung on the wall to motivate me. 

3. It made my wife laugh, and I new it would. 

4. THINK MAKE THINK.