  Name: Abraxas Hudson Native of: Lewes Reside in: Seattle, Boca Raton, Fla., and Lewes Age: 21 Began painting at what age: I began painting at age 5 and began selling my paintings at age 13. The first memorable painting: My first memorable painting was a painting of Dr. James Beebe, I received a standing ovation at the unveiling ceremony! How I like to best express myself artistically: Through primarily painting portraits. I like duplicating the spirit of the person, capturing their inner being on canvas. Who are my greatest Inspirations as an artist: The artists I admire the most: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt. What I would tell youth who may be Interested In pursuing my art: Create what you love, but be willing to use what you love to create what other people want. My greatest accomplishment through my art: Graduating from the New Renaissance Academy. My philosophy about creating Is: Create to the best of my ability, never sign a painting until I love it and never sacrifice the quality of my work. If I could choose another artistic pursuit which I could become as proficient in as my primary art, it would be: Sculpture. |