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Copyright 2007 Ken O'Toole. All Rights Reserved
Request a current price list, a tour of the artist's studio, or make arrangements for artwork to be delivered to you for pre-purchase viewing onsite (in the Dallas Fort Worth area). Please call Ken at 817-456-9452 or email him at ken@otoolestudio.com
As an abstract expressionist, the aspects I strive for in any of the images I create are truth, beauty and goodness. Whatever deeper philosophical meaning can be gleaned after realizing those tasks are welcome, but not my main focus. The impact and quality of the image as well as its enduring nature are the primary requirements I place upon myself, and any work I create.
All art is language. As far back as the cave dwellers who used painting prior to forming a verbal language, man has told of his struggle to survive and his upward reach to God through art. As a Christian, I have come to realize that unlike an illustrator who tells a story discernable with the eye, my gifting is an extension of my prayer language that presents itself in non-representational elements that must be discerned with the spirit.
I give all my creations names for the following reasons. First as I mentioned, this is a personal language and to share my gifts as I am meant to do, they need a bit of translation. Secondly, I believe it is important to bring under control the raw emotional energy required to complete these paintings, by naming said emotion. This validates mere expression, elevating it not only to a fine art form, but also to a level of a true curative as well. Most importantly, I believe that artists are ordained as teachers and guides for our culture. I disagree with the arrogant notion that this should be done silently, or that viewers should "get it on their own”. Instead I use it as an opportunity to give glory to my Creator and to point viewers to Him.
All art is language. As far back as the cave dwellers who used painting prior to forming a verbal language, man has told of his struggle to survive and his upward reach to God through art. As a Christian, I have come to realize that unlike an illustrator who tells a story discernable with the eye, my gifting is an extension of my prayer language that presents itself in non-representational elements that must be discerned with the spirit.
I give all my creations names for the following reasons. First as I mentioned, this is a personal language and to share my gifts as I am meant to do, they need a bit of translation. Secondly, I believe it is important to bring under control the raw emotional energy required to complete these paintings, by naming said emotion. This validates mere expression, elevating it not only to a fine art form, but also to a level of a true curative as well. Most importantly, I believe that artists are ordained as teachers and guides for our culture. I disagree with the arrogant notion that this should be done silently, or that viewers should "get it on their own”. Instead I use it as an opportunity to give glory to my Creator and to point viewers to Him.
Artist's Statement
Bio
Ken O'Toole
Born 8/21/1953
Published Author, Poet, Artist
2004
While working as a technical writer I began creating digital paintings.
That same year several galleries accepted my work for exhibit, and I found representation with Monticello Fine Art Gallery in Fort Worth.
2005
Entered and exhibited in several regional and national juried competitions.
Two solo shows
2006
I created a video short comprised of my digital art that was accepted in the inaugural content of the Victory Media Network.
2007
Accepted the position of gallery director of Fort Worth's
2nd Floor Gallery for the 2007-2008 season.
2008
Solo show at Tarleton University Langdon Center.
Born 8/21/1953
Published Author, Poet, Artist
2004
While working as a technical writer I began creating digital paintings.
That same year several galleries accepted my work for exhibit, and I found representation with Monticello Fine Art Gallery in Fort Worth.
2005
Entered and exhibited in several regional and national juried competitions.
Two solo shows
2006
I created a video short comprised of my digital art that was accepted in the inaugural content of the Victory Media Network.
2007
Accepted the position of gallery director of Fort Worth's
2nd Floor Gallery for the 2007-2008 season.
2008
Solo show at Tarleton University Langdon Center.
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