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. Now I’m in the Bay Area—waiting for the cable cars to return.   

     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—with no art training—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.

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

     As of January 2021, you can view my art in California, just south of San Francisco—in the heart of downtown San Jose: SPARQ’s lobby, on the corner of Reed and First streets. 

     Once this pandemic subsides, I look forward to unmask and display more of my paintings in the west coast. But for now, please check out my book debut that's getting five-star reviews on Amazon!    

 WRITING ACTIVITIES

     My first novel has been published!   “Innocent Crimes,” a coming-of-age mystery... 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)

  "Andrea & Darci's Chemistry"

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

"Art Night"

Acrylic on canvas 24x30 

   "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

"Miles"

Acrylic on canvas 18x24  A tribute to Miles Davis… Miles Davis Blue Haze (Full Album) - Bing video

  "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... 

   "No Stress"

Acrylic on canvas 16x40  

 "Andrea"

Acrylic on canvas 18x24  Author, Taylor Zajonc's muse: Andrea... For more info on Taylor, visit:  Taylor Zajonc | Author, Historian & Shipwreck Expert

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