Thought for the day.

Well, as I approach my next upcoming show, I decided to take a few minutes to be thankful. I was thinking back to design school, and remembered hearing one of the most impacting sentences of my academic experience. It was on a day that I realized I was coming into my own...but fighting it all the way.
I remember the frustration of my interior drawings not being exactly what I thought they should be...in essence, my drawings never looked like anyone else's and I struggled to be okay with my differences.
I remember sitting in my professor's office (one of many times), (who was my one my dearest friends from the very beginning) and hearing her say that maybe right where I was in my style and approach, was exactly that... my own unique style and approach.
Moreover, in that moment I began to be more gentle with my considerations of my skills as an artist...not satisfied with mediocrity, but content with the idea that I was different in style and intent.
So today, I thank those two friends that so gracefully showed me confidence and love as an artist... and today as a painter...very rarely is there a day in the studio when I don't think of you and continue to be inspired by your years of encouragement.
a note with love to: nicole and paula=)

Alejandro Ortiz Ponce

Well, I am always quite intrigued when I meet a new artist, but when I met Alejandro I was fascinated. On my previous visit outside of the country, in a very small city in Central America, I had the most wonderful privilege to meet this vibrant artist. After hearing some of his story and his approach as a sculptor and painter, I wanted to share a portion of his work. So with the permission of Alejandro, I have posted some quite amazing photographs to try and capture his vision as an artist.
If you would like more information on Alejandro and his work please feel free to contact via email @ courtneyjgarrett@gmail.com

(PLEASE NOTE ALL ART AND CONTENT COPYRIGHT OF ALEJANDRO ORTIZ PONCE).