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Coming Out

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Coming Out

It's another beautiful sunny day in LA. I'm off to the gym with Jason in a few minutes.

It's no big deal, but I thought I'd come out and let everyone know I'm gay. I've been out for some 20 years. It feels a little weid writing it down as I haven't done so in a very long time. I also don't care to put a label on it, but I do so for a lack of better words. In many ways, I don't always identify with 'gay' men/ culture. I remember the days of coming out to my family and friends. The hardest part was saying it to myself because of the shame I felt. Even after 20 years, I still believe it takes courage to come out because of any backlash one may get. But, I am fortunate enough to have a very loving group of friends and family who have always been supportive and embracing of who I am regardless of my sexuality.

It's the same family and friends who have supported me on my journey as an artist. Many of my friends I have known for over 20 years and every year that goes by, I continue to be blessed with new friendships who are just as beautiful and accepting.

The piece to the left is titled Coming Out. It's about coming out as an artist and I thought it to be appropriate for today's blog; it is one of my favorite pieces and it hangs in an extra large gold frame in my living room. I face it everyday that I sit down to paint.

Cheers!