Fishlegs(n): I dream of fish swimming over my head, their legs gracefully gliding under their bellies. They are silent dancers, interpreting the current through their pointed toes and dynamic poses.
Rattdogs (n): Not quite rats, not quite dogs, these creatures that live in the grungy corners of my brain. They are messy, unrefined creatures that like to cause trouble wherever they can, cackling at their own mischief.
These two fictional characters are the main focus of my concentration piece. They are so different from one another, but their differences complement one another. I am entertained by the antics that these two get up to in my daydreams and my only hope with this piece is that they do the same for you. I’m not a big follower of the deeper meaning of art. I appreciate it, I don’t deny its presence in even my own artwork whether I intended it or not, but I don’t strive for it. I don’t turn to art as an expression of my feelings, rather I find an escape from the stressors in my art. When nothing in the world can lessen the pressure in my brain, I can rely on my whimsical drawings to provide some respite. The physical form of my work is convenient. It’s a calendar that can be hung on a wall, a refrigerator, an office cubicle. It’s meant to be marketable so that my characters can entertain many people. I don’t want to create art that is inaccessible to people in any way. I would value more viewers at a lower price more than having only a few rich customers pay to see my art. I’ve been exploring my rattdogs and fishlegs for about two and a half years now. They’ve definitely grown along with my skills as an artist.