what's the point?

I ask myself this question everyday. What's the point, why am I an artist?

I used to do safe, wholesome art: photo referenced animal illustrations, pet commissions and kids wall murals.  Nice stuff and people brought it.  I did this for 15 years. Unfortunately I got bored and hit the wall, I wasn't feeling it.

I needed to expand my art neurons and try something new. 

Since 2024 I've been exploring the surreal, grotesque and horror genres.  My recent influences include horror manga and anime's. This self expression has come out of personal chronic health issues as a way of therapy. I can put my nightmares and fears on paper to centre and learn about myself and who I am as an artist.  From an emotional perspective this feels more realistic than something that is just photo referenced. Artists are always trying new things, I guess this is my 'weird' phase.