GoatCaptain

First off, I am terrible at evaluating myself.



My name is Jonathan Tackett, I am 18 years old. I live in Temecula, California. I am my art. I believe it resembles me more and more with each piece I create, as I get closer to figuring out who I truly am. Creating is an escape for me, for I have a hard time coping with reality. My dreams are where I fit in best. I have a terrible fascination with things that are unnatural, morbid, awkward, and out-worldly.

My sister and I used to run around our apartment complex, fighting off an evil elf that lived in the trees. Our superpowers often changed with our names. We let our imaginations run wild. And in the midst of our fictitious world, the pain and suffering of reality ceased. This is the point in my life where I realized that reality just wasn't good enough for me. It dawned on me that I didn't have to settle for a bland, textbook existence. We began to sketch out our daily adventures. At the time, I didn't have much experience with drawing other than the amateur doodles I would give to my grandparents. My sister definitely influenced who I am today. Her drawing skills surpassed mine by far, which motivated me to push my limits. Over many years, and countless drawings, I am finally at a point where I feel like I will be able to make a living off of my art. I am constantly improving, and I have been for about 11 years now. My style often changes with my surroundings, but I try to always stay true to myself. I have started experimenting with different types of media, and I plan on doing so for the rest of my life. Whether it is a type of paint I used, a poem I wrote, a doodle on the back of one of my notebooks, or a position I am standing in.. art is my life, and it is constantly changing. The only art class I have ever taken was in 11th grade. I taught myself how to do everything I know through experimentation and perseverance. I do not feel like my art is any better than anyone else's. Art is a way of expressing yourself, and everyone is different.