In 2023 , my artistic journey reached new heights. I had seven art shows , including three solo exhibitions and an international showcase. I explored different styles and concepts at each show. The diverse themes gave me plenty of space for my creative spirit: • Shoosty Bugs : Mills Gallery, Orlando . I unveiled a whimsical world where colorful insects are as giant as walls, their vibrant col - ors capturing imaginations. • Shoosty Landscapes: The Deerfield Beach Historical Center be- came a portal to iconic vistas. Using a method I have been perfect- ing called vector painting, I have found a way to tap into an exciting solution for landscapes. • Fantasy Art: Color Senses in Miami hosted my conceptual art with a flying manatee, white buffalo, and idealized backgrounds. My imagination flowed freely, transcending reality. • The Art of Music : In the heart of Orlando City Arts Center , we featured my ink drawings based on music. • Shoosty Bugs, Silk Scarves : at the Sanford City Hall. I crafted over 30 unique silk scarves—wearable art that draped elegance. • Touring Japan and Thailand: For 12 transformative weeks, I im - mersed myself in the vibrant cultures of Japan and Thailand. Using rapid trains and a motorbike, I spent time with the ancient temples and the local music. • Pitalew Fusion Art Gallery Show, Pai, Thailand . I showcased as much work as I could from my tour. The timing could not have been more perfect becuase it was at the end of my tour. But, that’s not all! I had a few podcast and magazine interviews as well as an historical lecture . Most importantly, from inception to 2021, my entire artistic journey found its place in two volumes released in 2023 on Amazon. This book becomes volume III completing my catalog up to 2023 comprising my entire collection. Flipping through these pages, is like being a time traveler watching a child become a col - lege student, husband, father, and senoir. All the while, I was making art. I don't know of any other living artst that has created a set of books like these. And amidst this whirlwind, we planted roots—a new home in Gaines- ville , near the University of Florida. I am pursuing a master’s degree in Art and Technology to begin in July of 2024.
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