I started working with artists in Ohio, and we started a thing called Art Night where people would bring their work and present it. It grew from six people to over 200. It was very positive. |
Most of the galleries are glorified frame shops; I wanted this to be a true gallery. I wanted it to be diverse. We have abstracts, westerns... people have too many tastes to only allow one sort of art here. |
To have artists encouraging other artists, it works and it really helps. There is such a need for this. Trying to get down to the Art Museum, especially when you work a corporate job, [is] very hard. |
When he saw this place, he started crying and said this is exactly what he needed. He hasn't painted anything in a year...and I told him I would hold his feet to the fire and I would hold him accountable. |
When you are depressed, you shouldn't listen to sad music, watch sad movies nor paint sad or negative things. |