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Arum1966
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[2006-11-26 07:11:22 +0000 UTC]
"Mark Masters"
(United States)
# Statistics
Favourites: 3257; Deviations: 81; Watchers: 281
Watching: 273; Pageviews: 50085; Comments Made: 7797; Friends: 273
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: Picasso, Rodin, Schiele, Pollock, Munch, Clive Barker, and Van GoghFavorite movies: Pollock, Lust for Life, The Breakfast Club, The Avengers, Superman (the original), Batman (the original)
Favorite TV shows: Arrow, Flash, Agents of Shield, Gotham
Favorite bands / musical artists: Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, The Cars, Lustmord
Favorite books: Dune, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Cabal, The Hellbound Heart, Elric of Melnibone
Favorite writers: Clive Barker
Favorite games: Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, Star Frontiers, Gamma World, Champions, Fantasy Hero, The Mutant Epoch
Favorite gaming platform: Tabletop RPGs
Tools of the Trade: The inability to transfer my inner vision to a board correctly
Other Interests: Painting, Sculpting, Reading, Writing, Animals
# About me
I paint in acrylics as if nobody but me will ever see my art and don't ever plan a painting, letting it evolve as I work. I consider myself a figurative expressionist/abstract artist who paints emotion with contrasting color and texture.I was born and raised in rural Arkansas. Growing up in a tiny Bible-belt town I had a hard time finding anyone I could relate to so I buried myself in my art and my cat critiqued it for me. My grandfather was a preacher, my father a deacon, my mother an organist, and my little brother an usher, so was I at one time. I remember when I was little my mom and teachers would get irritated with me because I would draw when I was supposed to be listening. I told them that's when I listened the best but they didn't believe me. To be truthful it depended how inspired I was. If I was just doodling I was listening. If I was really into it the world around me didn't exist.
There wasn't many artists around growing up and I would latch on to the few I met. Eventually I met my best friend in school. He was an artist that in challenged me to do better and we are still friends to this day. Luckily when I grew up a few more artists moved into town and galleries started popping up and eventually the Art Walks. It still has a ways to go but it's better than it was.
I used to only draw and disliked using color. My art teacher would get frustrated with me because I refused to use color in assignments that required it. He would give me a "C" and tell me he would have given me an "A" if had just used color. I continued to do black and white.
Not until I was in my 30's did I experiment with color and when I figured it out it consumed me. Many years later after I had quite a few paintings under my belt I was enrolling my son into my old high school. My art teacher was there and we talked for the first time in a long time. He never dreamed I would become known for my use of color. Life is ironic at times.
I also work in sculpture but not as much as I would like due to lack of space. One day I'll get reacquainted with that old friend.
Current Residence: Russellville Arkansas
Favourite genre of music: 80s Rock, Classical, Techno
Favourite style of art: Expressionism/Abstract
Operating System: Google Chrome
# Comments
Comments: 1620
Thank you very much for the support, your art is great!
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Thank you so much for the favorites--it always moves me deeply when another artist whose style I respect and love likes my work. Good to see you back on here! Looking forward to seeing your new pieces!
Have a happy fourth!
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Thank you very much for such a warm welcome back. It's good seeing your new work as well. Happy fourth to you. I hope all is well with you.
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Thank you so much for everything! Your support means tons
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You're welcome. Happy New Year to you too.
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Thank you for adding my drawing to your favourite!
Feel free to check some other works that I've done or even watch me if you like them!
Thank you again and Happy New Year!
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Thanks for the fave on Adam Cesare's THE SUMMER JOB !
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Hi once again
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!!!
I´m really happy that you like my art and want to see more of it!
I´m always there for my watchers, so if you need something or just want to talk, let me know
Have a nice day/night!
Love, Irina
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Hi - thanks for adding ;Dancing' to your favourites
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Hi,
thank you very much for the fav on fav.me/d7y0jrx !
I´m freaking happy (!!!) that such a talented person likes my work!
You´ve got an amazing gallery and very inspiring style!
Love, Irina
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Thank you. Your work is very inspiring as well. I really enjoy your use of color and look forward to your future work.
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Happy Birthday! 
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Thank you very much. Sorry for the late reply.
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