[Bio]
GF Sam Wagner lives in Overland Park, Kansas and received a Bachelors in Architecture and Urban Design at the University of Kansas, School of Architecture, Design & Planning in 1997. Focus study included classes in drawing, sculpture and expanded media from the KU Department of Visual Art. He is currently working as an Architect at a Kansas City area firm while pursuing art and creative endeavors in his spare time.
[Artist Statement]
I am drawn to that first idea, the napkin sketch, the demo, that fuzzy memory. I try to keep my work simple and pure, so that I may be true to that first impression. I like to experiment with found paper by adding layers of paint to create texture that I can cut and paste onto a painted panel board. In developing and executing an idea, I find that my creative process borrows form design principles and work habits that I learned in my architecture design studios. Most of my work is a reaction to a prior painting or series. I really enjoy the process of making art and a finished piece always leaves me with the question “What if?”
[Contact]
Questions, commissions, and pricing info send an email to: gfsamwagner (at) gmail.com
Sam, very cool! If you are taking requests – how about some rock climbing style or mountain style pics?
We’ll be watching…
Jason
Jason,
I will keep that in mind. Thanks for taking a look.
You are taking requests?
I like pictures of fields… wheat fields.
Or, cows.
Or, the mountains.
But, I like to look at all the stuff you paint so I’m happy with whatever.
Good ideas. I want to explore the Kansas landscape at some point.
Hi Sam-
Mindy let me know about your work. I am really loving it.
I just posted about it on my blog, I hope that’s okay.
Let me know if you prefer for me to take it down-
thanks!
love, Emily
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Emily,
Thanks for the attention. I feel really honored to be mentioned in you blog and to be among all the great designers and artist that you feature. Your blog really captures the beauty of life.
-Sam
Cool pics Sam. I enjoyed some more than others, but I really enjoy the difference and I am always looking for differenct viewpoints than mine…I have definitely found that here.
keep up the nice work sam. love your exploration!
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