Art of Collaboration

I have been invited to be part of a project painting large vibrant murals in Africa.

I've traveled and worked with various organizations & non-profits for the last 9 years. Helping those in need in America and outside of the states. This project is combining, not just 1 but 3 organizations from different parts of the US, into one common area to come together and put their best foot forward for the common good. Combining efforts make the end result so much more powerful. The 'Art of Collaboration'.

I've shown & painted murals in Florida, Nicaragua, New York, Hawaii, Washington, Colorado, California, etc. I've painted in large fancy homes & schools. I've painted in low income impoverish areas. But this will be the first time I can share my talent with those in Africa. Specifically Uganda.

My main intention is to communicate and connect people through the work. Creating an energy through the process of shapes and colors. Creating a focal point of life, joy, and hope in areas that are lacking. I also intend on the children & community to assist and be part of the process with me as well. It will be more theirs then it will ever be my own.

We have only 7 days to raise $10,800 through KickStarter. Without your help and support this entire trip and event will not be possible. Please join myself Light Gives Heat, Sole Hope, & 1amJ3 in this project. We even have awesome incentives to help make your tax-deductible donations. I've help create a limited edition shirt for the project. We are creating a book over the course of the entire trip. You can even get personal behind the scene video updates straight from Uganda to you!

This project means a lot to me as it will to so many peoples lives.
Please take 2mins to watch the video (below), check out the site, donate what you can, & please share. Thank you so much for all your support!
- Patrick

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1476158469/art-of-collaboration

New drawing series...

I've been traveling a bunch. But the times I've actually been in my own studio I've been working on a new series of drawings. These drawings are based on real people I know but told through a different life story. A story based on the lives of sea captains and old fisherman. Here are a few process photos and the complete first drawing in this ongoing series. Enjoy...

Goats, Mountains, Boats, & Buffalo...

Sorry I've been slacking a bit on the updates. I recently moved and have been traveling, exploring, and basically enjoying life. Hiking mountains all around Colorado, viewing wildlife, enjoying river rapids, and yes I am... still drawing & painting! (Which you can always follow updates through facebook) Below are several pics of some things I've been doing over the past week. Most are high-res images so you can open them much larger. Below is also a video. Enjoy...

Video below of Traveling up Mount Evans with some friends who enjoyed driving fast and scaring the crap outta me on the massive cliffs.

 But it was a great time.

Mt. Evans, CO, and Southern Utah from Gareth Paul Cox on Vimeo.

Painting process...

People often ask to see time lapse videos or process photos. 

Here are several I took as I painted my sci-fi  E.T. themed painting entitled: 

'Back to the River.' Back to the Forest.' 

           This piece is currently available through Ltd. Gallery in Seattle, WA.

Road-Trip 2,206miles...

I left South Florida over a week ago & headed West towards Colorado. I took my time driving out here to see odd random roadside attractions, friends, and amazing scenery. Below are a bunch of photos I took (in order) as I traveled the 2,206miles across parts of the United States. During the entire trip I experience record high temperatures, often, but the things I saw & experienced were pretty amazing. I saw the worlds largest Peanut (monument), other Georgia oddities, and enjoyed the state parks...

 I went way off the normal roads to check out the world's first folk art chapel by Howard Finster. 'Paradise Garden' was, in one word, different. No one was there as I ventured around several acres of odd creations. REM filmed a music video there as well.

From there I cruised through Alabama mountains & into the mountains of Tennessee. I stayed in Nashville a few nights with some good friends. Although it was super hot outside, I got to check out down town, the music scene, painted some, & ate good food. I really enjoyed my time there...

 I then traveled through a long stretch of wilderness called the 'Land Between the Lakes'. Miles of wilderness, no other cars, and no cell service at all. Traveled through mini towns of odd little abandoned buildings and mountain folks. Then made my way to Metropolis, the claimed home to Superman. Later, stayed the night in St. Louis and continued on my way. Stayed in a creepy truck stop in Kansas then finally made it to Colorado. I really enjoyed my time traveling across 9 states on a new adventure.

New fun mural...

I recently was asked to paint a large 3 canvas panel mural for a new grill & bar in Flagler Beach, FL. I've done several other restaurant murals before for the same owner at different locations. I usually get a lot of free range to create whatever I like, which is always fun. I painted this piece in 3 days. 

Below is the finished piece...

A lot of people always ask to see process photos. So I snapped a few...

               And here are a few details shots of sections I enjoyed painting...

Rayguns & Robots

Ltd. Gallery in Seattle presents 'Rayguns & Robots' 
I have a new piece entitled 'Back to the River. Back to the Forest.' on display. The theme was to create a work that was based on a classic sci-fi film, tv show, or other sci-fi elements. There’s been some nice press about the show, including a writeup on Wired Magazine's website.

I originaly was going to go for more of a general sci-fi theme with space men or something from The Time Machine, but I wanted to do something I really would enjoy painting. I absolutly loved watching ET as a child and still have several various ET related items in my studio. The scene where the leopard frogs are about to be disected and then all released into the wild was so climatic and memorable. I wanted to capture that human/animal/nature bond into the painting. I really spent a good amount of time in getting the details down for this piece. (see below) If you are in or near Seattle, please stop by Ltd Gallery. Thank you.

'Back to the River. Back to the Forest.' / 24' x 19' / Patrick Maxcy

There are 40 artists in the show. Including Jonathan Bergeron, Jeff McMillan, Eric Richardson, Nathan Spoor, N.C. Winters, etc. See the entire show HERE!

New work...

I started a new series of work last week. I wanted to visually make works that seemed cleaner. Less is more. I have always loved creating backgrounds that have a soft textured wall with an almost industrial feel. I also really wanted to focus on the creatures themselves. Spending a little more time painting the details. Below is the result.

(Above): Detail shots while painting. (Below): Both finished paintings side by side.

'Searching' / acrylic on canvas / 24x18' **available
'Inhabit' / acrylic on canvas / 24x18' [SOLD]
Please contact me if interested in purchasing. Thank you.

Two Commissioned works...

For some reason I think I forgot to post these. Every now and then I get asked to paint commission pieces. Sometimes it's for something I've never painted which is always a departure and a fun challenge. Below are two examples I recently painted for clients. This piece was commissioned by my friend Kasey Kirby who is a great director of photography and editor on various film projects. The piece was based on the verse Romans 4:18. Basically dealing with the loss of hope. The dark forces and the good force. This was my interpretation.

This next piece (below) dealt with a storm and ocean waves. Both I had never painted before but I enjoyed painting the wave details. The piece was for an Alaskan Fisherman who spends most of his life on the ocean and loves pirates.

If you have an idea or fun project you need help visualizing don't hesitate to contact me. www.patrickmaxcyart.com

Pittsburgh/Philadelphia recap...

Once again, I traveled. Did a bunch of stuff & now here it is in a nutshell.

I flew to Pittsburgh, PA. My wife & I stayed with some of her family. Made our own pizza, viewed the city, went to a science museum, visited the strip, went to a fish market, watched movies, had an italian party, went hiking in the woods, chased deer and wild turkey, ate a ton of amazing food.

I randomly take photos when I'm inspired. A few Pittsburgh examples...

We took an 8hour train ride over to Philadelphia. Drifting in & out while seeing old rail lines, falling timbers, beautiful rushing streams, dilapidated homes, abandoned vehicles, colorful foliage, random creatures, jagged cliffs... a forgotten past.We got to Philly and it rained for a few days. So I started quickly sketching a few random people from the late 1800's. I found them creepy and intriguing while we stayed in an old historic home that week.

Ran around Philadelphia. Visited Isaiah Zagar's amazing "Magic Gardens", Ate more good food, My wife took here huge medical board exam (the reason we went), visited the creepy Medical Mutter museum, Saw some of Albert Einstein's brain, drank coffee, walked around town, hiked into the woods, and finally on the last day I dropped my camera on a rock and over a mini waterfall. I managed to save these images but the camera was gone. :(

We flew home to jump right back into our lives. Glad to be home.