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God of thunder and rock and roll... Kiss is regarded as one of the most influential bands of all time, the make up, the pyrotechnic shows, elevated stages riser, if you were luck to see them in their early days you would understand how unreal their shows were at the time. Gene Simmons with his fire breathing, blood spitting stage acts, and booooming bass traps, they are one of the hottest bands in the world. I tried to capture the essence of Gene with this acrylic pallet knife painting on canvas p[ainting.

As long as I can remember art has been a major part of my life. Art frees the mind and soul, I get great joy in seeing how my work touches and can inspire others. At a young age I can vaguely remember comparing my drawings with other kids and realizing that mine were different. My parents encouraged me to seek out various styles and types of art. When I was 13, I was the only kid in a life drawing class at night. I learned how fabric drapes on the human body, then we moved to drawing nude models. At 17, I attended Rhode Island School of Designs summer session, this experience opened my eyes to a whole new world of mediums and styles. I tried everything from printmaking to painting. I attended Kutztown University where I received my BFA and...