Too much reverence for art, past or present, creates a pictorial language and style that connects artists mostly to other artists. Or as I sometimes put it, we're sharing an inside joke and leaving everyone else out ..read more

Self-Portrait, 2008 Charcoal and graphite on paper, 21 1x 13 in. Private Collection, Savannah GA It may be an unwise man who doesn't learn from his own mistakes, but it's an absolute idiot who doesn't learn from other peoples'. Frasier Crane Christopher Gallego June 7, 2019    8 Comments Our biggest regrets in life are the things we never tried. Boy, do I disagree with […] The post 5 Dumb Mistakes to Avoid When Launching Your Art Career appeared first on CHRISTOPHER GALLEGO ..read more

Red Bartlett Pear  Oil on board, 6 x 7 in. Christopher Gallego April 12, 2019    6 Comments Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? The ultimate dream job. A job where you paint all day, travel whenever you want and are adored by thousands of fans. And you can even make a little money at it too. What a completely idyllic lifestyle. It […] The post Should You Dump Your Job and Paint Full Time? appeared first on CHRISTOPHER GALLEGO ..read more