Books.

I used to read a lot when I was much younger. In the last year or so I've started to enjoy reading again. I've been reading new books and re reading older books. I really enjoy biographies and true stories. Here are some of my recent favorites...

"As you walk look around, asses where you are, reflect on where you have been, and dream of where you are going. Every moment of the present contains seeds of opportunity for change. Your life is an adventure. Live it fully."

"...maybe you can't change the world by your actions alone, but you can change yourself. And when you do, the world around you may change by attempting to understand you, as we all try to understand each other." - John Francis, Ph.D.

New Website...

Brand new website is now up! Be sure to check it out. Great sale in the store and a whole bunch of little tidbits. Enjoy!
WWW.PATRICKMAXCYART.COM

Pretty excited for this...

It's been a long time since my website has been updated. But on Thursday, July 22 a whole new website full of all sorts fo goodies will be going live. Be sure to check it out and spread the word. Thanks a lot!

Mini roadtrip & tattoo.

"The Octopus Garden" - new commisioned tattoo designed. Lots of odd plants and bright color going in this guy.

I just got back from a little road trip/vacation. Me and my buddy Mike decided to travel North to hang with family & friends. Ate good food, rode our bikes a lot, found turles.snakes.gators, had pool parties, watched movies, stayed out late! It was a enjoyable and funfilled trip full of good friends. Enjoy life more often with good friends.

Also, never forget: Fashion is Danger

New commision.

Been pretty busy lately. I've gotten several commisions recently and on top of that I got a solo show coming up in mid August. More on that soon.

Here is a commision piece I just finished up today. This one was for my buddy Tiago & his wife. An amazing Brazilian born musician who currently resides in New York. He plays bass in the band Braddigan, guitar in the band Zilero, and several other bands. The idea was to capture the idea & feeling when just him and his wife, Daisy, musically perform together. Together they make some amazing and heartfelt tunes.
Check out more at: www.tiagomachado.com

Premiere & Live painting a success.

I was asked to do a live painting during the South Florida premiere of the film "180 degrees South." The painting would be auctioned off at the end of the night with 100% of the proceeds going to earthquake victims of Chile. With only a couple hours to paint I got to the event early and set-up. A massive outdoor screen was inflated right on the beach for all to see. Another indoor screen was erected with a couple dozen sponsored booths and food vendors ready for the crowd.
About 7pm hundreds of people started gathering. The large assortment of varies people grabbed a friend, some food, a beer, and found their spots for the film. I continued to paint at the Jedidiah booth during the film as several kids watched me, all the while asking every art question possible. The painting, inspired by the amazing film, sold at the end of the night. The event was a huge turn out overall and a great night that brought a community of unique individuals together for a common good.

"We resonate with three things in the movie; enjoying creation, caring for creation, and being a voice for the voiceless." -Keith Case





Thanks to everyone who came out & helped make the night a huge success.