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Name:
jeff hughart |
Category:
Paintings and Drawings |
Location:
san francsico, California |
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I don’t know what I am doing. Well, I guess I sort of do. But I’m still figuring it out. I remember as a child being drawn (no pun intended) to art and even wanting to be an artist. And I did my fair share of drawing as a kid. Thought that I might even have some talent. Then somewhere along the way, while traveling along the “path of life”, I think I may have had that ambition knocked out of me, like a nice straight kick to the groin. So, I veered off and tried other creative endeavors like music, writing, photography, film, but still no drawing or painting. And hey, thrown into that mix was a lot of destructive behavior. Something that I thought had to go hand in hand with creativity.
Anyhow, it took me close to 40 years to rekindle that original passion to draw. To paint. To create…art. I guess it was always there, somewhere deep inside. So, late in 2001 I taught myself how to paint. So far it has only been acrylics and watercolors. Someday oils too I’m sure. Before the paints, were the charcoals and pastels. At first I was somewhat tentative. I didn’t know what I was doing. But I kept studying different artists. Various styles. Then there was the breakthrough that got me to where I am now. That was after I lost my job in 2002 and was sort of, well, angry. Friends suggested I get my anger out through my paintings. Since I had quit doing drugs and booze by then, it certainly sounded like a good idea. And that’s what triggered it. The ability to just “let go”.
So, next thing I know, someone’s offering to buy my art. No, no, somebody I didn’t even know. Not a friend or relative, but a complete unknown. And that was from a piece they saw online and not in person. Then friends and acquaintances bought too. Even family members! Then I discovered that one could sell their art on ebay! And I have. Sold my stuff on ebay. Lots on ebay. Thank you ebay and the internet. But even without the sales, I have come too far. I love it too much; the creation of ART. So I trudge on, not knowing what I am doing and just doing it. Inspired by things I see daily and things I have seen long ago. By dreams and visions and all of the other artist out there, living or long gone. So, as long as I get something out of it, I guess maybe other people will too. And some day, maybe I will know what I am doing.
Gallergist since 01/31/05
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