John Price

Don't Blink

Pen & Ink on Bristol Paper

16 x 20 x .75", framed to 17 x 21 x 2"

$1000

Prints are also available for $50 each

'Don't Blink' is reminiscent of the first time I went to a race. I was either 9 or 10 and my father said, "when they get close to the finish line, don't blink or you'll miss it." The idea behind this painting is of that moment, when the drivers cross the finish line, if you blink, you'll miss it.

Artist's Statement:

My art is an inseparable part of me. Even in the darkest and most disruptive of times, I am compelled to create - to shed light on the shadows of my life with each brushstroke. I have faced challenges, from being raised in a cult and serving during the war in Iraq to holding my best friend's hand during an abortion and caring for a loved one disintegrating under the powerful grip of ALS. Through it all, I continued to paint - to attempt something beautiful in the midst of the mess. Art is not just how I express myself. It is my coping mechanism - a way for me to momentarily escape reality and bring order to the chaos by designing my own place of peace on canvas. While my art may provoke thought or bring peace to others, rarely is that my intention. My focus is always to create quality work that resonates with others, I am content knowing the meaning behind each piece may emerge for me alone.