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Archive: Workshop your Artist Statement!
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OK. Here is my attempt for my Bio…. Please feel free to comment….
Artist Biography
Bradford Rhoades describes himself as an impressionist and surrealist oil painter. Through vivid colors, Rhoades likes to express emotions along with telling a narrative story, which usually has several layers of intrigue and discovery. His work captures those life moments that remind us that life is an amazing adventure. Rhoades tries to suspend these timeless memories and invite us into the story to remind us its ok to daydream and enjoy life.
Bradford was born in Southern California where he received an Associate’s Degree in Art at Saddleback College in California. He later received a Degree in Arts, with an Emphasis in Studio Art at Chico State University, California.
Perhaps around the age of five, Bradford could remember his father oil painting and drawing in their garage. His aunt was also quite skilled at drawing and she had influenced him to draw at a very young age. Rhoades would often sketch and take photographs on family trips and has always enjoyed drawing, painting, sculpting, and photography, throughout his childhood and onto adulthood.
Rhoades was influenced by Artists such as Salvador Dali and Norman Rockwell for their narrative and storytelling, while influenced by other artists such as Henry Matisse, Vincent Van Gogh, and Paul Gauguin for their use of colors and expressions.
Rhoades tries to capture our imagination through his paintings and he hopes to inspire us to look deep within ourselves and for us to “Live, to Love Life.”
He hopes we can all “Live a Life that Matters.” Find your passion!
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Here is another attempt for my artist statement….
Artist Statement:
My art is about escaping to a place or time where you felt like a kid, you felt safe, you still dreamed, laughed, you weren’t working every day and paying bills, life was fun, playful, filled with curious wonders, and you were still able to close your eyes and imagine you were on some crazy wild adventure.
I am influenced by artists such as Henry Matisse, Salvador Dali, and Vincent Van Gogh. My style is a mix of Surrealism and Impressionism. I enjoy using colors to help capture the emotions in my paintings, while trying to tell a story about life. My paintings will most often contain more than one story or message within the work.
I hope my work can inspire you to find your dreams, live life to the fullest, and take time to share life’s moments with those who matter to you the most.
Live your dream.
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Hi Brad – great statement and nice to hear about your inspirations too. One tiny thing, your first sentence seems a bit long compared to the others and is a little hard to digest in one! Maybe think about cutting this a bit. Thanks, Lily
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