Today we’d like to introduce you to Paul McCreery.
Paul, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Growing up I just really liked to make things. I never realized I was an artist until I went to college and took the Freshman required course ‘Principles of Art.’ Every assignment my professor kept telling me I was an artist. I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree and just started working construction to make ends meet. That same professor had also told me I should look into Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. It is a commercial art school, so that was always in the back of my mind. I worked my way up in construction to a Building Inspector, but really hated it, so finally I applied to Art Center, majored in Illustration, and have been a working artist/illustrator ever since. I love it.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I grew up in the mountains of Southern California, so I snowboarded in the winter and only had a short drive to surf in the summer. I was really spoiled to live in the forest and to also have the city so close by, both are appealing to me, I’ve never felt like I had to choose one over the other.
Because of this, my work is full of landscapes, both urban and natural. I draw inspiration from many sources including surf culture, food, architecture, Americana, vintage toys, music, and patterns. My medium of choice is watercolor, I love it’s spontaneous and vibrant nature.
In your view, what is the biggest issue artists have to deal with?
I think the biggest challenge is that same as it’s ever been, making money so we can eat and pay rent. I have found a good balance right now, t-shirt sales pay the bills with a steady income and I can experiment with other work that will hit once in a while. You always have to hustle.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
You can see the majority of my work on t-shirts, hats, and hoodies through my brand Paulville Goods. I also create original designs for outdoor companies that specialize in surf, skate, snowboard, hiking and mountain climbing adventures. I license my work for home collections including products, wall art, stationery, and fabrics.
I attend the Surtex Show every year in New York, there I license my work to different companies like Target, Facebook, Camelbak, and McGaw Graphic.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.paulvillegoods.com
- Email: paul@paulvillegoods.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulvillegoods/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulvillegoods
- Other: https://www.pinterest.com/paulvillegoods/
Image Credit:
Paul McCreery
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