Christopher Potts - Annapolis, MD
About the Artist:Born and raised just outside of Baltimore, Chris finds inspiration in Maryland's sweeping farmland, ocean landscapes, and historical still-life. Having attended the University of Lynchburg in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, he has a deep connection to rich natural mountainous environments, often painting outside under the umbra of the forest. He can also be found painting at the beach!
CJ enjoys painting to release emotional energy that builds up in the body. happiness, darkness, and everything in between. Painting is a healing activity with his artwork functioning as a healthy creative outlet. Starting painting at the late age of 31 in order to deal with the deaths of several close friends, and some personal trauma, Chris has a seemingly natural penchant for capturing the expansiveness and color of our beautiful planet. Currently Chris resides just outside of downtown Annapolis, where he has a dedicated studio space. Day trips to the shore, and the surrounding nature preserves in Blackwater are common for gathering inspiration! Most days he can be found doing watercolor outside, or in his studio listening to classic rock and jazz. Having steadily increased in business, Chris Potts is excited to start getting more artwork out to connect with fans in gallery spaces. Know of any creative galleries, competitions, and shows you think C.J.'s artwork would fit? Send him a message: |
"In my bones, I have always known I was an artist.
Although I wouldn't have called myself that several years ago, I am proud to be able to call myself an artist today.
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I have no formal training. As a learning disabled artist, I have a tough time in traditional school settings, or structured environments. I have been fighting my own brain for a long, long time! And this struggle has created within me a wellspring of tumultuous emotions, desires and experiences that cannot easily be ascribed to language. For this, I turn to water and pigment, and the beauty of our existence on this planet.
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Watercolor started for me as a way to bring a therapeutic voice to a life with mental illness, and learning disabilities.
Recently I have created my own studio space, and I seek to move into professional and gallery spaces."
Although I wouldn't have called myself that several years ago, I am proud to be able to call myself an artist today.
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I have no formal training. As a learning disabled artist, I have a tough time in traditional school settings, or structured environments. I have been fighting my own brain for a long, long time! And this struggle has created within me a wellspring of tumultuous emotions, desires and experiences that cannot easily be ascribed to language. For this, I turn to water and pigment, and the beauty of our existence on this planet.
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Watercolor started for me as a way to bring a therapeutic voice to a life with mental illness, and learning disabilities.
Recently I have created my own studio space, and I seek to move into professional and gallery spaces."