Haunted Ward Art Kyle Reynolds 2010

People with mental illness have suffered in silence long enough. Not only those from the past but some people you may not even realize suffer silently right in front of your blinded eyes fearful of the wrath the World will unleash on them for having something they did not ask for and would not wish upon another living creature. All of the suffering over the years has probably left a vast amount of negative energy in a lot of the institutions where these poor souls tried to call home.

Cyber Friends

This is a portrait I did of my best online friend. I never imagined you could become close to someone without meeting them in person, we'll Janell proved me wrong. The work measures 8x10 inches and was done in acrylic in 2010

The Point of No Return

When has an artist sold out? Is it when he/she swallows their pride to make art that isn't even remotely their vision? And if this line is crossed can an artist redeem themselves? I try not to give in to the pressure of my environment. I have had people tell multiple things on how i can become a successful artist, Kyle "Just work on a small scale then you will sell" Kyle "If you painted cats people would buy your work" What if I feel I am successful I get to wake up each day and do what I love art. I have once or twice ok three times fallen short of my creative integrity in order to pay the bills. But I think staying true to yourself is the way to go.

Procrastination

Does anyone else feel like thinking about doing something is a lot easier than just doing it? Then once you do it your like "what was I waiting for?" I do this all the time I am very hesitant when it comes to anything new or needing to be done. I just starting painting again tonight and it was great! I think a lot of misplaced anxiety and fear of how the work is going to turn out holds me back. Just something I have to work on.
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