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Don't Quit
Let Me Tell You About the Time I Almost Quit
An immersive exploration of the mental, emotional, and creative battles that nearly ended it all. This exhibit transforms a Gallery into a living maze—symbolizing the chaotic synopsis of my brain when doubt, fear, perseverance, and rediscovery has taken over. Featuring 10 deeply personal works, each piece reveals a chapter of struggle, survival, and self-realization.
This is more than art on walls—it’s a journey through burnout, imposter syndrome, financial strain, emotional wounds, and ultimately, the power of remembering why we begin in the first place.
Letter 2 you
LETTER TO YOU SYMBOLS
XO
In football, XO play calling involves designing offensive and defensive strategies using Xs and Os to represent players. Similarly, life strategy entails making thoughtful decisions and plans, considering various factors like opportunities and challenges.
IIII
Counting hashmarks in football, which help keep track of stats is just like counting in life as it involves keeping track of important markers and milestones.
Arrows
They symbolize direction and guidance. They help you navigate decisions, set a course, and stay focused on your chosen path, providing direction amid life's complexities
Sonic Rings
Losing them represents setbacks. The resilience lies in the ability to pick up the metaphorical rings – learning from setbacks, adapting, and moving forward despite challenges.
Hidden skulls
symbolize death or mortality. The skull is a universal symbol of the transient nature of human existence.
Blooming flowers
Like blooming flowers, It embodies the idea that even in the toughest times, there is potential for beauty and strength to emerge.
Love making Art
Dive into a sensuous world where art, love, and poetry unite to create an enchanting masterpiece. Richard Samuel's "Love Making
Art" is not just a book; it's a vibrant celebration of the profound connection between passion and creativity. The vivid colors and
exquisite lines in Samuel's works of watercolor art breathe life into desire, while the accompanying poetry evokes sensations that
resonate deep within the soul.
Renowned Austin-based artist Richard Samuel invites you on an intimate journey through the depths of desire and the heights of
artistic expression. In this lavish book, readers will explore a captivating fusion of evocative artwork and lyrical poetry that
transcend the boundaries of sensuality.
Each page of "Love Making Art" is a canvas, an ode to the beauty of intimacy. With a delicate brushstroke or a well-chosen word,
Samuel captures the raw emotions, the tender moments, and the fiery passions that accompany the love of making art and the art
of making love.
Whether you're an art enthusiast, a poetry lover, or simply someone who cherishes the exquisite connection between two bodies
coming together for a moment in time, this book will leave an indelible mark on your heart. Samuel's debut art book beckons you to
explore the profound depths of human connection and the boundless realms of creativity.
Immerse yourself in the seductive beauty of "Love Making Art." It's a masterpiece that will awaken your senses, ignite your
imagination, and remind you that love is the most exquisite art of all.