Intwoart = Into Art!
My theory: Don't paint what's there, paint what's not there...
Art Gomez
United States
intwoart
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 several years; starting in Augusta, Georgia and ending in Charleston, South Carolina.
Though I toyed with drawing as a child, by high school that talent was shelved when I became a father (and married) 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 training—I'm still trying to discover my true forte...
My artwork has been on exhibit 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 on the east coast was at Charleston's City Gallery at Waterfront Park. You can also find some of my paintings in Lexington, SC at Keg Cowboy Cafe.
On the west coast, a few of my art pieces are on exhibit in northern California: The SPARQ’s building lobby, just south of San Francisco, in the heart of downtown San Jose, 5 E. Reed Street.
Besides this homepage, see additional art photos on pages 2-5.
WRITING ACTIVITIES
My debut novel has been published!
“Innocent Crimes”
A coming-of-age mystery...
Purchase at Amazon:
Amazon.com: Innocent Crimes: 9798340740465: Gomez, Art: Books
or Barnes & Noble:
Innocent Crimes by Art Gomez, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
The painting below became part of the cover of my book:
"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.
"Lady In Blue"
Acrylic on canvas 16x20
"Art Night"
Acrylic on canvas 24x30 
"Under New Management"
Acrylic on canvas 48x24
"Your Life Matters"
Acrylic on canvas 48x48 
"The Gift Of Life"
Acrylic on canvas 16x20
In honor of CBS Evening News/Norah O’Donnell’s first-time blood donation to the American Red Cross in 2021.
"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...
"Andrea"
Acrylic on canvas 18x24 
Author, Taylor Zajonc's muse: Andrea... More info on Taylor at Taylor Zajonc | Author, Historian & Shipwreck Expert
"No Stress"
Acrylic on canvas 16x40
See more photos by clicking at the top left buttons...