Art is life... It's time we live a little.

Nathanarchy standing in front of "Why do I want to Die" an original 8 ft by 4 foot canvas.

Nathaniel "Nathanarchy" Smith '79

I love making things! I love art! I love staring into the abyss that is my brain. I love the paint that stains my hands and doesn't wash off for days. If it was not for art I very likely would not be here today. There is no doubt in my mind that Art has saved my life.

Though not formally trained in the art of painting. I have been making art for as long as I can remember. I have degrees in Marketing and Graphic Design. I have a Press Technician degree. I have many other certificates and pieces of paper that says that I can do things. I was active duty in the Army twice and have received an Honorable discharge both times. Art helps me to deal with some of the darkness in my mind. There are days when all I want to do is to go to sleep and never wake up. Those days are the days that I sit myself down and paint until the universe makes sense.

Upon my initial release from the Military, I was a bit of a mess. Those were dark times indeed. However, with art I made it thru and I survived. Some of my friends didn't. It is with the memory of those we have lost that AIM Art is Medicine and Education Center has been created.

I'm still alive and I owe it to those who left this earth sooner than they were supposed to leave. I owe it to their memories to continue my path in art and continue to help others when, where and how I can.

CREATIVITY IS ALLOWING YOURSELF TO MAKe MISTAKES.... Art is knowing which of the mistakes to kEEP.

Title: "Large Guitars and Fancy Stars"

Date of Creation 08/06/2023

Size: 4 foot by 6 foot by 3.75 inches.

Material: Canvas, One Shot Sign paint, Spray Paint, Acrylic Paint, Automotive Clear 2 part, Hamms beer, metal flake, spray satin clear and house paint.

Price: $2,419.20

- Currently Available for Purchase.

The creation of electrick sugar

Electrick Sugar Finito

This painting is currently on display at Flatline Studios

Electrick Sugar 5

Sometimes when you are painting, you cover up greatness.

Electrick Sugar 4

Thinking of an old time dirt floor honky tonk.

Electrick Sugar 3

To be able to do this for a living has got to be a dream come true.

Electrick Sugar 2

When the art tells you what to do.

birth of electrick sugar

Listening to the painting.

the making of "why do i want to die".

just about done.

I let the art dry for a day and then I poured the two part epoxy resin on only certain areas to make them just glow in the light. This artwork was entered in the 78th juried exhibition at the Neville Public Museum. Located in the "On Broadway" district in Green Bay Wisconsin.

This piece was purchased by the museum for their private collection to be a part of rotating exhibits.

Neville Public Museum