Oil Painting & Inspiration + other adventures with Roland Van Loon

“What can we do to avert tragedy during alarming uncertainty? What are our values? How do we correct an emphasis on safety, security, and risk reduction, and a societal need to triumph over death? The crisis and collapse were imminent, sometimes coming into view like the tip of an iceberg. And here it is, the pandemic… How do we know what we believe is true? What is lurking in the shadows of our own fear? Does death actually liberate love from fear? As an artist, my purpose is to liberate humanity from fear and take a stand for passion, celebration, life, and love. My observations and imagination lead to profound, complex visions and narratives of the interconnected world that I want to create – a beautiful world, wildly colorful, flamboyant, and authentic, reflecting depth and illuminating the universal dance of life, while celebrating iconic cultural references. Read Video Transcription