Chris Young

Teaching Artist ; Visual Artist : Painting , Sculpture

I am a big fan of acrylics. I use the mediums, paint and inks quite a bit in my work. Usually there is some texture in my work either visually done with layers, finishes and lines and/or actual texture with paper, sand, pastes and more. I also work with wire to make small sculptures. Recently I have been dabbling in mixing the two. I have a few on the drawing board and some in the beginning stages. I am really looking forward to sharing the outcomes from this new process.

I can only go so long without a creative outlet of some kind. It can be about anything but the reason I paint is to free my emotions. It really helps to get lost in the process of making something.

I enjoy bold colors and working with complementary combinations mostly my work comes out being impressionistic or abstract with a tattered weathered look.