"In the Midst of Hope"

... In The Midst of Hope / Patrick Maxcy / Light Gives Heat / Sept 30th ... For the past couple months I have been working on curating a major art show entitle "In the Midst of Hope", to be held in Colorado. The idea to gather some of my favorite artists from around the globe to be part of an amazing benefit show. Spreading the story and raising awareness about the non-profit Light Gives Heat and the people in need in Uganda.

37 Amazing artist have joined in to be a part of this event to be held at LGH Studios. The event will be free to the public. All artwork will be for sale with proceeds benefitting the people of Uganda and the work LGH does. You can purchae work during the show and in our online store at the end of the month.

What: "In the Midst of Hope"
When: September 30th. 2011 / 7pm-10pm
Where: LGH Studios. 354 Main Street. Grand Junction, CO.
Info: Click for Website

Live music by DJ Griz & a performance by Tim Brown
** Meet the curator. Members of LGH. Attending artists. **
Spread the word. Thank you.

New LGH shirt designs...

A few months ago I started work drawing up several shirt designs for Light Gives Heat. Each shirt is based on characters from the film they have been working on entitled "Moving On". Today they are finally being released to the public through LGH's new Spread Campaign. It's a pretty amazing way for you yourself to help others. You can actually see how much food, education, & days of shelter one person in Uganda can get through your help. And for now it's the only way to grab one of the shirts ahead of everyone else! Watch the video below to learn more...

Here are a few process photos along with all four shirt designs. Every shirt will be featured in their new upcoming line and look book. Each shirt also features an exact quote from each amazing individual in Uganda. Start helping others today through the Spread Campaign. Enjoy and spread the joy. Thanks. ** click images to enlarge for a better view **

Shirt sightings...

People from all over have sent me pics of them rockin' the limited edition shirts. It's amazing to see and I really appreciate it! There are still several available online in Aqua or Black. Thanks guys!
Purchase Limited Edition Shirts here: ONLINE STORE.

** Purchase Limited Edition Shirts here: ONLINE STORE **

New painting...

Both pieces will be shown at an upcoming group show in Colorado.
The first one of the mini series, I did a couple months ago. Basing the piece on the amazing Oreo Dory fish and the building on a home in Haiti. The second, and newest one is based on the small Atlantic Thread Herring and the building on the slums in parts of India. I love hearing viewers interpretations before explaining the story behind them. Enjoy...

Inspiration...

I am working on several projects at once over the past few weeks. I often get asked the same question, "What inspires you?" Through commissions, the internet, and life I am bombarded with imagery. Anytime I see an image of any sorts that captures my eye and intrigues me I add it to my large "Inspire" folder. There is never one thing that inspires me. It's an overload of this and that at once. Here are just a few images that have inspired me over the past few weeks. Enjoy...