I feel like as an artist I try to be open and honest about why I paint the art that I do. Let’s be honest, I make art because it’s the only way I’ve learned to communicate with other people. I often refer to anything outside of my studio as the “outside world”. I’ve certainly paid the price in my personal life. People that know me on a personal level will tell you.They really don’t know me all that well and it’s my fault I guess. However, if I didn’t have painting and art as a way to release the pain and sadness, I don’t know where I’d be today. Certainly not making a living as an artist.It’s hard work, sacrifice and being your own worst enemy. But I can’t see myself doing anything else with my life, this is it. Even if my family doesn’t get it. Even if my wife has left. Even if everyday I wish I had a job at a bank just being a normal person getting a check. I’ve pushed all of my chips in and I’m going for it. I’ve got something to say and a story to tell. I’m Mike Egan and I’m an artist.
