

AJ Halbrook
Born: 1980
Hometown: Los Angeles
Based in: Los Angeles
Born: 1980
Hometown: Los Angeles
Based in: Los Angeles
sound / visual artist based in Los Angeles
What inspires you?
Other painters
Describe your creative process.
the image reveals itself to me
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
abstract, raw, immediate
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Michael Krebber, Wilhelm Sasnal, Luc Tuymans, Richard Diebenkorn, Robert Motherwell, Emil Nolde, Matisse, John Armleder, David Shrigley, Rudolph Stingel
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
a blank canvas
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
follow no one but yourself
Where do you go for inspiration?
look for other paintings
Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
United States of America, 2011
The University of Kansas
United States of America, 2003
Santa Reparata International School of Art
Italy, 2003
Awards
Union Civics & Arts Foundation Competition Finalist, Chicago
2011
American Illustration Competition Winner
2007
Society of Illustrators Competition Winner, Los Angeles
2002
Society of Illustrators Competition Winner, New York City
2002
Press
The Kansas City Star
2006