Jeremy Colburn

Jeremy Colburn studied art at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Arizona State University. He taught art, art history, and journalism at Estem Charter High School in Little Rock.Jeremy currently specializes in narrative portraiture and paints professionally from his home studio in North Little Rock. His paintings have recently been featured at Acansa Gallery in Argenta and the CALS Robinson Library. See his recent work at www.jeremycolburn.com.

ARTIST STATEMENT

As an artist, I draw inspiration from the post-impressionism and fauvism movements, and have studied art at both UALR and Arizona State University. My preferred mediums are acrylic paint and Permachrome ink, which allow me to create vivid and expressive works of art. When creating my art, I strive to capture the extraordinary side of ordinary subject matter. I am constantly seeking out beauty in the world around me, and when I see it, I am inspired to recreate it in the way that I see it in my mind's eye. My passion for art began at a very young age, when I would copy images from books, and has since evolved into a spiritual meditation for me.As I interpret the world visually, I feel that I am processing beauty in a unique way, and my goal is to share that experience with others. My motivation to create candid and honest art used to be driven by a desire for validation from the world, but over time it has become more about the spiritual journey and the act of creation itself. I believe that I have only scratched the surface of what I am capable of as an artist, and I am constantly pushing myself to grow and evolve in my craft. My hope is that my art will inspire others to see the beauty in the world around them, and to approach their own creative endeavors with a sense of passion and wonder.