Herschel fall

            My artwork is composed of three bodies of work:  Abstract, Sport’s and Still life.  I try to bring two of them together in every painting.  For me, as an artist, my work is influenced by the world and energy around me.  As I try to bring this out in every painting, I love to give the feeling of movement and energy, in all of my work. One of the ways I do this is with the use of the color Red. Red, seem to provide the energy that I am looking for in my work.                        There are many different reasons why I create my artwork. One is the enjoyment I receive when a person falls in love, with one of my painting, and finds the beauty within.  Another reason is the enjoyment I receive seeing my work come to life.  I seem to find peace; in the time I spend creating my work, as time just stand still.  Nevertheless in all, it is seeing my work come to life and the joy that it brings others that is the most rewarding part of being an artist. 

Born in 1965 in Indianapolis IN. Herschel is a largely self- taught artist. Developing his techniques and style of painting from a large supply of art books he has collated over the years. From growing up poor and in an abusive family, Herschel used his drawing and painting as a way to escape from the trials that he faced as a youth. Teachers and friends often encourage him to show his artwork and continue to develop his own techniques. After taking a long break from art after high school, he was encouraged to take up the pen & brush again by his wife.People often ask Herschel what he thinks about when drawing or painting. That is an impossible question to answer for him, as time seems to stand still for him when immersed in his work. Herschel works in many different mediums from watercolor, oils, and acrylics on canvas. Herschel is a wet-on-wet painter as it allows him ample time to make changes and to blend his colors. He is constantly trying to push himself in new direction. Herschel has had works published in magazines like Art Scene International & Direct Art magazine and has sold works all over the world in places like Spain and France as well here in the USA.