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The Internet frightens me. The more time I spend on it, the more I am overwhelmed by the vastness and complexity our global society. But for this same reason, I am also enraptured by it. The Internet not only brings a daily deluge of art and culture to me - it allows me the opportunity to interact with the artists themselves. In my recent web stumblings I came across the engaging work of Evan B Harris, and he kindly agreed to share his art with us today.
Evan, tell us who you are.
I’m the quiet kid that sat in the back of the class and spent all of his time drawing instead of doing his school work.
Why do you create?
I think it is human nature to find a purpose… someplace we’re comfortable within ourselves. I feel incredibly lucky that art found me and ceased my search at a young age. I can’t remember the first time I drew a picture. It seems like it is something I have always done.
Barnacles and Butterflies
The three pieces we’re featuring here bring Edgar Allen Poe to my mind. How would you describe the tone of your work?
Poetry, especially the work of Edgar Allen Poe, has been a huge comfort in my life from an early age. So, it’s funny that you were able to see that in my work. I have always been drawn to the melancholic side of things. I feel you need both the bitter and the sweet in life. There can be so much beauty in tragedy.
Scottish Deer Hound
I read on justbedesign that you had no formal art training, yet your work is now in galleries, and your artistic stylings are the basis for your home state Oregon Lottery’s advertising campaign. What was the path from humble beginnings to professional creative success?
Being honest with myself, first and foremost. I am very fortunate to have met great people that believe in my work, and from them many doors have been opened. It takes those first few steps, though, to really find your voice and a receptive audience to listen.
Wolves’ Teeth
Your self-education in art has proved quite successful. What would you like to teach yourself next?
I love playing music. I like to apply the same techniques of story telling and imagery to melody. Right now, I can only play the guitar.
So, I would love to find the time to teach myself to play the piano.
My thanks to Evan for sharing his work with us. Please be sure to visit evanbharris.com to see more of his art.
If you would like to share your creativity, or you’d like to suggest someone for Show Us Yours, please send an e-mail to share@yorkrules.com.
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Wonderful artwork Evan. Oh, and if you can get me a job at Laika that would be awesome!
Great post Funston - loving the SHARE.