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 several years; starting in Augusta, Georgia and ending in Charleston, South Carolina. Now I'm back in my roots: Southern California!

     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 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 in 2018.

     You can also find some of my paintings in Lexington, SC at Keg Cowboy Cafe; and at ZIA in the city of Charleston. Plus, in Augusta, Georgia in support of the non-profit AWARE.

     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 home-page, see additional art photos on pages 2-5.

 WRITING ACTIVITIES

     My first novel has been published!   “Innocent Crimes,” a coming-of-age mystery... The book can be purchased at Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1790656346 

 (Or order at any book store near you.) 

     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.

 "Lady In Blue"

Acrylic on canvas 16x20

 "Art Night"

Acrylic on canvas 24x30 

     

"Coastal Meals"

 Acrylic on canvas 20x20

"Your Life Matters"

Acrylic on canvas 48x48    

  "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 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 canva 16x40    

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