This week in Selective Focus, we hear from Ryan LeMahieu. If you click the images for a bigger view, you can better see the intricate line work in his drawings.
R.L.: my name is ryan lemahieu. i work mostly in mixed media but have a tendency to gravitate towards the black pen. you are nearly always able to find a pen and paper which is nice because art is how i deal with severe social anxiety with roots deep in depression. it is my release. i also think everything is better in black and white.
i wish i could purchase a t.v. that was black and white. does anyone know where i can find a black and white t.v. ?
i have been working on developing a “style’ for close to 20 years. i feel like i maybe finally figuring it out.
its a struggle to develop a style you’re known for because that means doing the same thing over and over and i hate the idea of being predictable. we are only humans however and we love predictability it allows us to feel like we have some sort of control.
my work is around. i did that low album cover a few years ago. i have also worked with brian ring and a handful of other people that enjoy what i do.
i have no upcoming projects so if anyone wants to show my work please get a hold of me. i am the worst when it comes to selling myself. i am just another guy who is an “artist”. its kind of lame. so i try to remain humble and believe everything happens for a reason. if my work want to be seen it will be found. once i complete a project i move onto something else. always moving ahead. ideally.
to be an artist is a challenge. we give up a lot to pursue our work. dead end jobs. small apartments. not a lot of respect from men in leisure suits and women in large suv’s. however that’s the life we choose. i accept the fact that i will not have all the “stuff” other people acquire but i go to bed knowing that i am fortunate to have this ability to create.
Facebook Page:
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