I'm originally from Maine, but have basically lived in Mississippi since I was about 11 years old. Ever since I was a youngster, I have done various forms of art ranging from realistic depictions of nature to cosmic, trippy adventures into my subconscious. And really, the latter is my true love.
I call my art style "Subconscious Meandering" because I basically let my mind wander when I create, with little thought to subject matter or composition. During the course of creating a piece of "art", various ideas begin to coalesce and take shape before my eyes. I definitely enjoy this process, and even though I do many things in a similar style, every single thing I do is an unexpected adventure.
Living in the Deep South of the United States can be challenging for a creative person because many residents are conservative in their ideologies, and they often don't understand or even like things that are different. Ironically, I draw lots of inspiration from those same people and their viewpoints on life.
For me, being non religious in nature, I find it extremely interesting that so many people believe in fantastical gods and that they believe magical creatures control their lives. That those same people find my art to be bizarre is particularly interesting to me! This region is chock full of creative individuals, which I attribute to the history of the region.
Despite the fact that many people in this region think of my art as weird, I have had great success in selling my art here and have had lots of support from people for both my own art, and the art created by my 21 year old son Joseph H. MacGown. Over the last few years, we have been spreading our art and the art of others around our region in any way we can by showing art in galleries, in competitions, in small group shows, at university campuses, in pop up shows, festivals, art walks, even live painting at bars! Despite the plethora of creative folks here, there has been a vacuum for artistic opportunity. We have silos of food, but are starving. This presents a unique opportunity in which we can almost do whatever we want!
Awesome work! Very intense and detailed.
What medium is it? What are you using to create and onto what surface/size?
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
All of these, except the first one, are done on birch plywood using colored India inks from bottles and then detail added with technical pen filled with black India ink. The first one, called Convergence, is watercolor on cold press illustration board with details done with pen. They range in size from 24 x 24 inches to 24 x 48 inches.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
The detail makes them seem larger than they are. I like the watercolor one a lot, but they're all great!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Your visions are just incredible. I too live in the Southern United States, and agree that it can be difficult to be an "outside of the box" kind of person at times. People here are pretty rigid and afraid to wander too far outside of their comfort zones. If I wasn't so inclined to stay near family, I would have already ran off to somewhere more forward thinking. Love seeing your work and looking forward to all the meanderings you share!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Yep, the South is an interesting place! But, things are changing here for the better.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
joe joe,
if you would like to meet other artists at steem, please join our discord: https://discord.gg/ENN8KCb
we can help you navigate and find your way around as well :D
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks! I don't know anything about Steemit really. Peter Gric said it was the way to go, so I am checking it out :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Woah... this should be in a gallery, not even kidding. Anyone who thinks your art is weird, in my opinion, is just blind to the amazingness that is the abstraction of life. Everything is "weird" if you look deep enough. I hope you find a great following on here, I will follow you for sure! You've got a very unique style and it's really fascinating to zone in and absorb what you've created. We'd love you to join our Steem Artist group if you're interested. We are a group that inspires each other to grow and connect with other artists. Check out the link below if you're interested :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks for the kind words and info! I will definitely join the artist group.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Hi Joe! Glad to have you here with your amazing art! :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
You too!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I like your paintings. It's great.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
thanks!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
What an amazing talent... very unique! You should add a link to your online store :D
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
thanks!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Such a beauty!! Your pieces are really interesting! I love your style! Welcome on steemit ^_^
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks much Silvia!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Wow the details are beautifullllllllllllllll
It gave me chill tbh!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Ha, yes, I do enjoy some details! Thanks
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Beautiful work. Very happy to have you here on steem. I'll be following you and support you the best I can. I have a feeling you will do well here!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks much!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Wow, your art is amazing and very unique. Welcome to steemit!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Hey! Thanks so much! Yep, my first post here.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Oh my dog, your work is absolutely brilliant! <3
How wonderful it is that you've joined us here on Steemit :)
Thank you for sharing your story and your creations.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Oh, yes! Thank you for checking it out!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
You just got a vote from @sndbox-alpha! For more information, click here
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks. I’ll check it out. I don’t quite understand Steemit and voting and how people somehow get paid. Very interesting
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Fascinating pieces! Steemit is indeed a possibility for artists - I hope more internet project, both blockchain and others, will make it easier for artists to reach the public directly - it is time we earn some money on all the work we do.
Welcome to Steemit!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you 😀😀. Yeah. I admit I don’t quite understand Steemit yet, but I love sharing my art and seeing art of others. So it sounds great
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Wow! These are just gorgeous, gorgeous works <3 I love the details and the dreaminess in your pieces <3
upvotes and follows
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks much!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I love all of the arts that you put up in this post, they are just so beautiful to me :D I wish you the best of success <3
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I really appreciate that ! I wish you the best as well. :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
You probably have very interesting dreams at night :) Beautiful art!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Ha, my dreams are ok, but not as weird as you might guess :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
wow weirdo but i realy love your artwork...masterpiece ...cheersss from borneo
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Haha! Weirdo for sure! Thanks so much, I appreciate it!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Wow - Incredible Work.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank ya!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Fucking amazing!!!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks very much! I love your enthusiasm!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Unreal dude! Your work is amazing!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Cool! Thanks,
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit