Why Francis Bacon matters

Francis Bacon is the artist that got me interested in abstract art and is still my all time favorite painter to this day. Seeing his exhibition at the Met in NYC confirmed that a million times over.

His paintings are like nothing you will ever see from anyone else, yet I felt that I could oddly relate to these paintings. Being able to stand in front of each piece of art was amazing. It was a once in a lifetime experience. I might go back a second time though before the exhibit is over in August.

Recently, I have been struggling to find my place in the art world. Being able to see his paintings and how powerful they are gave me the confidence I was looking for. I feel like we have the same mindset. Funny thing is, he didn't go to art school. He painted on his own because it interested him. He didn't care what others thought of him. I want to be that kind of artist. I want to paint what I want to and the hell with everyone else.

I keep making excuses for myself: it won't sell. people around here have no interest in my kind of art. i don't have time. or money. As Francis Bacon proved to me, that is all wrong. If you really want to do something you can. He did. And he didn't let anything get in his way.

I owe all my painting to Francis Bacon. Without seeing that exhibition yesterday, I think I'd still be lost.

....And that is why Francis Bacon matters....

time

I'm still not finding the time that I need to paint and make art. I am really struggling right now. I have a solo show coming up in September and I am not prepared with any new work. Sometimes being an artist can be so stressful. :(