Old City Bravely Transitioning To New

Description

In this vibrant painting, I immersed myself in the transformative energy of a city evolving into a smarter, more dynamic space. Using abstract and expressionist styles, I captured the chaos and excitement of urban renewal. My brushstrokes intertwine old architectural forms with new digital symbols, suggesting a seamless blend of tradition and innovation. This work aims to evoke hope and the pulsing rhythms of progress. 36″x36″

Sometimes, when I look at a finished painting, I can see which parts of my life influenced my art. I once lived in Tokyo for 5 years, and for two of those years, I worked as an English rewriter for the anime/animation industry. I rewrote the English for a Studio Ghibli film, done by Hayao Miyazaki, before it got sold to  Disney. In this project and hundreds of other projects, I had to study each anime/animation frame and make sure the translated dialogue sounded natural.  Working so closely with such brilliant artists and their artwork, I think their influence sometimes comes out in my artwork today.