Intwoart = Into Art!

            Art by Art                        

      My name is Art Gomez, born in California with Apache blood lines from Arizona... However, I have been a resident of the south for the past thirteen-years; starting in Augusta, Georgia and ending in Charleston, South Carolina. Although I do miss the south, now, I'm back in California rediscovering my roots!  

     Though I toyed with drawing as a child, by high school that talent was shelved when I became a father at sixteen. In short, I never realized my art potential until my Army infantry days at eighteen.

     Before going overseas, in my barracks, I created a caricature poster with color pencils that a high-ranking officer saw, which he purchased for his daughter. Although I offered the art piece for free, the officer handed me $35—and ordered me to take it! 

     After raising a family, I finally found the time to indulge more actively in my painting and writing passion. And although using a paintbrush has come naturally, I'm still trying to discover my true forte...

     My work has been on display in numerous venues in Georgia and South Carolina. Selling three paintings at my very first show in Georgia in 2011—the year I learned to use paints! My most recent show was at Charleston's City Gallery at Waterfront Park in 2018. Once this pandemic subsides, I look forward to unmask and display my artwork in the galleries of California.

     Besides this home-page, see additional photos of my art on pages 2-5. You can also find some of my paintings currently on exhibit in Charleston, SC at ZIA; and Lexington, SC at Keg Cowboy Cafe on Main St.

 WRITING ACTIVITIES

     My first novel: A coming-of-age mystery titled, “Innocent Crimes,” has been published and getting five-star reviews on Amazon! The book can be purchased directly at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1790656346 

(Or order at Barns and Noble or other book stores.) 

     The painting below, became the cover of my novel...   

  "Innocent Crimes"

Acrylic on canvas 22x28

"Splendor"

 Acrylic on canvas 36x48 (A tribute to the late Natalie Wood.)   Visit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-CKnxqdRZg 

"Social Media Break"

Acrylic on canvas 30x40 (#2)

 

"Lake Murray, SC"

Acrylic on panel 16x20

"Beaufort, SC Sands Exposure"

Arcylic on canva 16x20

 

   "The Gift Of Life"

Acrylic on canvas 16x20In honor of CBS Evening News/Norah O’Donnell’s first-time blood donation to the American Red Cross… Thank you Norah for giving the gift of life!   https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/popculture/norah-odonnell-looks-at-the-urgent-need-for-blood-donations-amid-pandemic/vi-BB16PT4w

 "Autumn Waves"

Acrylic on canvas 18x24

"Tennessee Love"

Arcylic on canvas 18x24 

"Rules Don't Apply"

Acrylic on canvas 24x30   In honor of Lily Collins Golden Globe nomination for her 2016 lead role in "Rules Don't Apply." For more info, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_QiAunKtxo

"Gayle King"

Acrylic on canvas 16x20 In honor of Gayle King's Time Magazine 2019 cover of

The 100 Most Influential People 

"Art Night"

Acrylic on canvas 24x30 

 "Andrea & Darci's Chemistry"

Acrylic on canvas 18x24  ( Andrea & Darci; the best CBS news team in Columbia, SC.)

 "No Stress"

Acrylic on canvas 16x40  

 "Andrea"

Acrylic on canvas 18x24  Author, Taylor Zajonc's muse...  https://taylorzajonc.com/

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