What you say...

As I begin this blog about art I recall a conversation I had with fellow artist Victor Maldonado at the Froelick Gallery in Portland, Oregon. Having seen his MFA work online at the Art Institute of Chicago I was surprised and pleased at this chance meeting. I can't tell you how many times I've wandered into a gallery with only salespeople in attendance. It is always a pleasure to talk to the artist! We began talking about his current pieces and the exploration of printmaking technique in his paintings, but soon segued to his work as an art professor and mentor to budding artists. One point really stuck with me-- the importance of being able to articulate the passion that goes into your own artwork. So, as I write this I will be taking Victor's advice literally. 

What you say...