“I could wear gloves, however, the feeling of seeing my hands full of paint is something that can’t be explained. Art is life.”
Miguel A. Lopez
I’m Miguel.
Painting is the one aspect of my life that helps me cope with it all—the physical and mental struggles.
My use of colors—or lack of color— with my black and white military inspired works and portraitures. The lack of color is intentional and lets you merge into my world. It lets you think beyond the work itself by taking you deeper into what I’ve been through. I’ve lost many close friends through suicide and combat.
I share my struggle with PTSD and other mental health conditions through my work to bring awareness and make it ok to not be ok.
What Is My Message?
Sometimes words are scarce and you can’t convey your message the way it is intended to for lack of listeners or understanding, however, painting is my way of letting you know that it’s ok to feel pain—but you have to let it go— Remember the pain, and continue moving on. Cherish each day and do that one thing that brings light into your life and everything else will fall into place… eventually.
“As artists, our work can often speak more than our words. What we create speaks more; who we affiliate with speaks more. We don’t look for likes or comments, our work speaks for us, but we still have to tell the story. I stand with you to bring value to the world. ”
Miguel A. Lopez