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artist statement: I paint in a style that is similar to, but certainly not true photorealism. I am much more interested in creating work that is a synthesis of my own vision and sensibilities without the strict confinements of photorealism. I want to show a familiar object in an unfamiliar way, as something that has importance. I want the viewer to be engaged. That is my goal with every painting I create.

education:              BA Art Ed., East Central University, Ada, OK exhibit info: 2010 - Oxide Gallery, Spring Group Exhibit, Denton, TX 2009 - Lovetts Gallery, Masters of Influence Invitational, Tulsa, OK             2009 - Greater Denton Arts Council, Hidden Artists: Those Who Teach, Denton, TX             2009 - Lovetts Gallery, Spring Perspective 2009, Tulsa, OK             2008 - Diamond Newman Gallery, It's Not a Photograph, Boston, MA             2004 - Denton ISD Art Faculty Exhibit, Denton, TX press: Published in the book "The Art Of Everyday Joe: A Collector's Journal ", Michael Corbin, art collector and author  Lines and Colors review, Charley Parker Art & Critique review, Elijah Shifrin Interview with Jeff Hayes/State of the Art