A Bit About An Original Artist With
A Vision To Inspire...
Hi there. My name
is Carl
and I am an artist from Australia.
I
put my CAKUart web site together to showcase my original
art, to
help you the art collector make informed art buying
decisions...and to help inform, inspire other artists looking to master their
craft and market their work. I have been an
artist ever since I was kid, but I didn't really believe
in my true ability up until about 8 years ago.
I sold my first
painting in 2001 for $85. I got so excited that it became
infectious.
In fact a friend of mine at the time bought me a
"first sale congratulation" gift as she too got caught
up in the excitement of me selling my first painting.
She is
no longer just a friend...I married her (wink).
Ok...$85 might not
be such a big deal now...but when someone pays you for something
that originated in your heart and mind...that is something an
original artist has to learn and continue to appreciate
regardless of their ranking.
Although I have
sold many of my original works of art since that first sale back
in 2001, I am so grateful for the ongoing opportunities I have
with many people commissioning me to produce artwork on
request.
What I love about
private art commissions is the challenge it provides. It is a
fantastic way for an artist to truly push themselves and grow.
There is no question that you have to bring your whole self to
the table as an original artist in order to produce quality
commission work.
I predominately work
with acrylics and oils on canvas. Optimism, color and
texture (by use of brush and palette knife) is what I aim to
apply in my work with the goal of creating what I call
"Inspirational Wall Art".
I am incredibly
grateful to have many collectors of my work - some even own more
than 5 pieces of my artwork.
Back in 1999 I
packed up and took off on an 18 month voyage around the
world.
I've had the great
fortune of seeing Salvador Dali's work at the Museo
Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid. This is where Picasso's Guernica
is displayed also. I got to experience the awe of their
work first hand.
I have lived among
many different cultures across the globe. So I guess you could
say that I really have no excuse for running out of painting
ideas -- I have quite a lot of inspiration to feed from after
having travelled to over 20 countries.
That there is me...I was in
awe...amazing place is Cairo and Giza
Previous to my
world trip I spent many years
as a songwriter/musician fronting a rock group as the lead
singer and guitarist.
In fact music is
the main source of inspiration behind my artwork. It's a funny
thing, but sometimes it feels like the energy from the music is
guiding me as I paint.
Painting to music
is such a powerful way to dig deep into your creative
mind.
About My CAKUart
Website
I decided to put
together this web site to showcase my work... but also to create an
environment where buyers of art can come
visit and
use it as a resource of information.
Additionally...
When I first
started out as an artist I often struggled to get good advice
from reliable sources.
I know how
frustrating it can be when you are learning the ropes in this
industry.
From that frustration
I developed a real passion to help other artists learn how to
push their creative boundaries and market their work.
As an artist you
spend a lot of time on your own. So one of the goals with building
this site was to create a CAKUart community for art collectors, admirers,
new and "established" artists.
I am always adding
new content to this site so bookmark this site now and sign up
for the CAKUart free newsletter.
Thank you for
visiting and enjoy your stay!
Click "PLAY" to
watch me in my studio painting "New Beginnings"
"I
have been dragging my feet about getting back into my art for
too long. Carl thank you for your No BS answers to my
frustrations. I have to admit I didn't really expect to hear
anything when I filled out the survey, but when I got a personal
letter from you I was blown away. Thanks again"
"Thank you so much for your personal
reply. EVERYTHING you said really struck a chord and I guess on some level I already knew all the answers. You have motivated me beyond anything I have ever read, been told or taught
before..." "Your
advice has been very good... especially the part about vision
and practice"
"Carl, Thank you
for that thoughtful reply. I printed it out and at first look I
didn't see that it was a personal response. That was the most
direct honest wise interpretation of my dilemma that I have ever
had the pleasure of reading..."
"What you said
has really got me excited. Thanks so much for the reply (and at
4 in the morning too!) I am really going to work hard at
starting where I left off so long ago..."
and I am an artist from Australia.
