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Artist Statement for Alfred Joseph Ortiz
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I've painted most of my life, beginning in 1969. My training in the arts began as early as 4 years old, when, while visiting my artist grandfather, I was allowed to look at the many paintings in the art books he had brought home for a few days. In later years, I began to paint out of necessity... for those who understand this, it might be understood also that, in so doing, I was also compelled to reach deep within myself for the truth of the art which I then began to paint.
After nearly thirty five years of painting, to this date, I am just beginning to paint for pleasure. So, as my creative struggles may have seemingly passed for the moment as I reflect in landscapes, I hope too that my art brings others the serenity and the affirmation of new hopes and fulfilled promises. There remains my hope then, that afterall, I have conveyed to others the truth of a deeper self, or Chen yen, that I remain to contemplate in quiet moments.
Art is my life! I hope you enjoy my work.
- Alfred Joseph Ortiz
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