Downstream Painting

Mr. Lucky Art Artist statement In my book, Mr. Lucky: My Unexpected Journey to Success, I share a story about turning an idea that a co-worker said was, “the stupidest idea I’ve ever heard” into the foundation of my business that allowed me to retire at age 47. My belief is that listening to others and having an open mind allowed me to see this great opportunity. Ironically, the idea came from one of the most difficult people I encountered during my career. My art is about perspective. People tend to see interesting things and imagine different places when viewing the work, even having opinions about which direction the piece should be displayed. I love that! I would rather know how you see a piece and how it makes you feel than tell you what I think. I hope my paintings inspire people to listen and learn from each other, and really get to know and respect one another. Then our alternative perspectives can allow us all to live a more abundant and joyful life.