Hi! You're probably wondering why I call myself The Once Dead Artist?
The reason for my name is simple: After battling Stage 4 Cancer, I had a hypoxic event in early 2008 and I died. But, as a friend says, I got better (somewhat).
Before dying, I had dabbled in sketching as a teenager but never considered myself an artist. However, a few years after my recovery, I discovered a love for photography and, eventually, I became interested in mixed-media art.
Today I'm disabled because of damage to my brain - I have severe short-term memory deficits which prohibit me from working a traditional job. Thankfully I've found art and that's how I contribute to my family and the non-profit equine therapy program my wife and I operate. We work with children, adults and veterans who are neurodivergent or have special needs (like me).
Why Limited Edition Prints and Not Originals?
Question: How can I make my living and working spaces beautiful without breaking the bank?
Answer: In short, Art Prints because they are less expensive but still GORGEOUS!
But these are NOT prints that come rolled up on fancy paper. MY Art Prints are fully realized, stretcher bar mounted, full color Canvas or Acrylic Glass Prints. In other words, I want them to be as close to the original as possible.
And they are ready to hang the moment you get them.
If you’re like my wife and I, you want your home to be beautiful and your office to be not only functional but inviting as well. You also probably aren’t ‘made of money.’ I get that.
I know that purchasing an original piece of art for $3500+ might not be in your budget. That’s why I reserve the right to create personally embellished, Limited Edition prints for most of my originals. After these prints are sold (regardless of what size or type – acrylic glass or canvas), no more will ever be made. Period.
Since I’ve got fans all across the nation (and a few in neighboring countries), it’s highly unlikely that anyone will have the print you do. In other words, instead of going to Hobby Lobby, Michael’s or Amazon and getting the same piece as 326,784 others… you’ll have art that will stand out as unique.
What do I do with the originals? Simple: I donate most of my originals to causes and people who hold a special place in my heart as a part of my journey.
If you have any questions, please feel free to write and ask!
