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(4.18 - 143 votes)Julian on his work:
As I got older I realized that I didn’t have to just make things that were pretty or representational; I could make things that were in my head. I could tap my thoughts and emotions and express them in paintings. I could capture my fantasies and fears in a way less fleeting than my imagination, putting them into art, something tangible for others to see. The more I realized the power I had with the brush, the more I painted. I began to see other people become inspired and moved by my work. My work grew into something bigger than me and turned into a tool for communicating with, inspiring and transforming the people around me.
About “Future Gardens and Other Destinations” (left):
Future Gardens and Other Destinations is the result of time I’ve spent self reflecting, traveling through my mind searching for answers. While creating these paintings, with simple pours and intricate line work, I spent time in my head working through the event s of the past year. The process of making these paintings gave me quiet time, away from the city, in my head, to reflect upon myself, my choices, motivations and fears. The paintings are gardens, cities and maps of places I’ve traveled while contemplating. They are the places I’ve gone to recharge, rethink and analyze my past, present and future.
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The colors and shapes in this work is amazing. Really paints a picture of what goes on in the brain. The variety of images in each piece of work honestly depicts the variety of thoughts and situations we go through daily. Anyway, I was really inspired by Julians work.
Comment by storyfinder — September 1, 2009
I love Julian’s work… very inspiring and thought provoking in a very good way!
Comment by KL Fraser — September 1, 2009
simply stunning….love your use of black ink in the paintings… I wish I could transform my thought and dreams into such masterpieces
Comment by Janine — September 1, 2009
Great Work! Love the colors and composition.
Comment by Skip Noah — September 1, 2009
I love this- if only I could paint pictures like this with words. So very beautiful!
Comment by Vanessa — September 1, 2009
Intricate and very intriguing and fun to view.
Comment by Casey Shannon — September 1, 2009
In the artists own words, his paintings are gardens, cities and maps of where he’s been. But of course their more then that, they represent an unconscious sharred reality. They are lush with color, design and pattern abstractly juxtaposed. They have a visceral direct visual impact. The artist indeed commumicates his thoughts through the medium of his artistry.
Comment by Jim Gibbons — September 1, 2009
I really enjoy this artist’s work. The blending of acrylics, ink and other mediums really appeals to me. Also incorporating the figurative with abstract makes for some beautiful compositions. Love it. Was surprised at how small many of the pieces are at his site. Check it out.
Comment by dmgo — September 1, 2009
I love the colors – just absolutely beautiful.
Comment by Jacki — September 1, 2009
I like this and even more when I read what he was doing while painting. By all means paint what’s in your head.
Comment by Rebecca — September 1, 2009