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About The Once Dead Artist

Hi! You're probably wondering why I call myself The Once Dead Artist? If so, click here and you can watch a short 3 minute video about me.

In short, in 2008, after battling Stage 4 cancer, I suffered from hypoxia and died.

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?

You Might Wonder: How can I make the spaces I live and work in beautiful without breaking the bank?

Answer: In short, Art Prints! They are much 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.

Are you wondering what 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.

Click Here to look at all Art you can choose from - and make sure to check back often because I'm always adding more.

What Customers Say About the Once Dead Artist

I've met artists in the past who were aloof and, frankly, full of themselves. Lon was the opposite. Besides his incredible art, he's super friendly, very easy to work with and humble. Talking to him (even via chat) was as if I were talking to an old friend!

I'd ordered a print of a train that has a steampunkfor my grandson - it is all I hoped for and more.

James Smith

I LOVE the print I chose. It really does look as if it were hand painted. As an artist myself, I'm very particular about what I put on my walls. His art easily exceeds all my standards. A+

Samaira Ali

The wall you designed for us is more than terrific. It was better than we could have hoped for. Cheers.

D. Andrew Smith - UK Scuba Instructor

When I asked you to quote me a price for both my horses (Honey and Twitch), I couldn't believe you were so reasonable. When I got my canvas, I was overjoyed. You've really got a great talent, a good heart and a wonderful ranch. Thank you!

Karen Dawson

I cried when I saw this. It reminded me of the dance I had with my daddy at my wedding. He died not long afterwards.

S. Carlston