Issue Date: 2/12/07
Local artist lives dream
By Shahrazad Encinias
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"I was fascinated with the way they could draw the movement," Whitbread said. He would sit and copy the characters and that was how he became interested in art.
Whitbread started out by copying comic books and it taught him how to draw. He later added his imagination and practicing has made him what he is now, he said.
"My imagination is my greatest asset," Whitbread said.
He said he was also inspired by a college professor who told him art was something you're just going to go about and do. Whitbread said he realized people can't contemplate what they're going to create before they create it, they just do it. The realization empowered him to go home and throw out his television and video games, he said. He said he realized people waste time with "those things." Whitbread said he would like to begin a mentoring program specializing in art for children in Oceanside. He said Oceanside has many "real artists."
"I don't know what will become of me, but if I can put the right kind of juice into that kid's head, he might be the one to make it," Whitbread said.
He said he is figuring things out as he goes. The one thing he said he figured out is his current place in life.
Salvador Dali has been a great influence on Whitbread's life, he said. Dali's art is magical, Whitbread said. Whitbread said Dali's words - "Painter, it is better to be rich than poor so learn how to make gold and jewels come out your paint brushes" have really stuck with him.
Whitbread said he wants to keep making "real art."
"I'm not too concerned with selling my painting… I don't want to sell myself out," he said.
The ownership of Arklite has provided him with a place to display his art along with the works of other local artists. His past show exhibited art from 20 local artists, including tattoo artists, graphic artists, photographers, students and graphic illustrators. Whitbread said he is always looking for new artists.
"I'm looking for the best of the best," he said.
His next show will be Feb. 23. For information, call (760) 277-3156. It is located at 1105 South Coast Highway, Oceanside.
Whitbread started out by copying comic books and it taught him how to draw. He later added his imagination and practicing has made him what he is now, he said.
"My imagination is my greatest asset," Whitbread said.
He said he was also inspired by a college professor who told him art was something you're just going to go about and do. Whitbread said he realized people can't contemplate what they're going to create before they create it, they just do it. The realization empowered him to go home and throw out his television and video games, he said. He said he realized people waste time with "those things." Whitbread said he would like to begin a mentoring program specializing in art for children in Oceanside. He said Oceanside has many "real artists."
"I don't know what will become of me, but if I can put the right kind of juice into that kid's head, he might be the one to make it," Whitbread said.
He said he is figuring things out as he goes. The one thing he said he figured out is his current place in life.
Salvador Dali has been a great influence on Whitbread's life, he said. Dali's art is magical, Whitbread said. Whitbread said Dali's words - "Painter, it is better to be rich than poor so learn how to make gold and jewels come out your paint brushes" have really stuck with him.
Whitbread said he wants to keep making "real art."
"I'm not too concerned with selling my painting… I don't want to sell myself out," he said.
The ownership of Arklite has provided him with a place to display his art along with the works of other local artists. His past show exhibited art from 20 local artists, including tattoo artists, graphic artists, photographers, students and graphic illustrators. Whitbread said he is always looking for new artists.
"I'm looking for the best of the best," he said.
His next show will be Feb. 23. For information, call (760) 277-3156. It is located at 1105 South Coast Highway, Oceanside.
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