A home with art
One of the biggest missed opportunities is filling blank walls in your home with art. Think for a second, you’ve got the candles lit, the lighting is covered, and your walls are empty. We are allowed to express ourselves on our walls. Just like you pick a scent for your home, your favorite lamp, and end tables for your bed, you are the creator of the collective experience that is your home. The art that you choose says a lot about you. One of my friends Jose purchased a framed original, Splatter No. 1. He sent me a video right after he hung it and continues to share how it has brightened his space. His guests notice the painting and his gratitude feeds me as an artist.
It’s simple, if you’re considering buying a piece and you think it would go well with your home, do it! It’s a huge win for you if you can find art that resonates with you. Trust me, they will continue to pay dividends each time you look at them. Here are a few other artists to check out: Kim, Saxon, and Rafael. Please find and purchase a piece you like: here’s mine.
Liking a certain piece
It comes down to personal preference, taste, and what you internally get along with. When I release a new series, I always get different feedback from viewers. Everyone usually picks a different piece as their favorite. It’s the most refreshing thing to have such a wide range of appreciation and perspective. It’s like a spyglass into one of the deepest mysteries of human life, which is, that we all see the world differently. Art allows us to celebrate our differences and is a boon to humanity.
Choosing the right splatter art for your home
The purpose of art is to enhance your space to be more warm and inviting, to spark conversation, and should be something you enjoy seeing. It's often gratifying and pays dividends if you hang the right piece.
Remember that having art in your house should feel like having a vase of flowers on your dining table. It should be something you love to see.
How to start:
Find an open wall.
Art is subjective, so whatever you feel you like is correct. Are you going for something that pops or something that blends in subtly?
Browse some pieces to see what colors would look good in your space. Of course, you can always request a custom piece if you envision something not listed in the shop.
This exercise is about imagination. How do you feel when you imagine that piece in your house? I want you to feel like you've chosen something you love, and I want you to feel the joy of art just like I do!
How to conquer the fear of dreaming big
Imagine a driven young adult who doesn't believe in themselves. Let's say a carpenter who is a furniture builder. To make matters more interesting, the kid is good. You sit down to have coffee with them. Then, in a deflated tone, they tell you, "I still haven't released my work. I feel that I need more expertise before I begin sharing." You're probably feeling the need as a reader to jump into the story and tell the kid the excellence you see in their work. You see a beautifully sanded wooden chair and a stylish dresser, and the boy sees the fear of failure. It's such a shame that someone so talented can't imagine success.
Before we get comfortable being their savior and shedding words of wisdom on them, we must take a step back. If we look inward, each of us has that deflated child in our heads talking negatively about our endeavors. Whether it tells us, "I will never be good enough to get that girl." Or "I'll never get a raise based on this year's performance." Or "I am afraid to pursue my passions because I might fail." I've been grappling with the remedy. Asking the question, are we in control of what we tell ourselves? Can we tame this negative self-talk? And I've concluded that we will always have that voice in the background. We need to learn to generate our destiny using words instead of listening to the first automatically generated option. If your kitchen sink is gushing water onto the floor like a broken hydrant in New York City, you don't go to google and press "I'm feeling lucky."
If you think about the example of the carpenter, we can use that as a tool. Imagine the young boy, not willing to push past his doubts. Your first reaction as a mentor would be to offer the boy some words of encouragement. AKA, you have the power to speak positive words of success. That character lives within you. Use that same energy by yourself. Next time you have the fear of failure, or that you're not good enough, or that you don't deserve something, consider taking a bird's eye view. Tell yourself that you can accomplish what you set your mind to, that you are good enough, and most importantly, it's just a matter of time before others begin to see what you see.
For myself, it's bold to want to become an artist at age 28. Just a man with a passion and a love for the craft. I keep telling myself, "you're going to make another piece, and it won't sell." "You don't know what content people want on social media. Why even post?" I have to listen to all that bull shit and still decide to pick up the paintbrush. I still choose to set up my camera. I have no idea what type of feedback I will get, and I don't know what my audience seeks. But if I don't try, I will fail. So better to fail and learn than never do it at all.