Introducing Sean-Michael

Snapshot of my Fine Art America Profile

I am updating my Fine Art America page and will be uploading my recent work. This should make it simpler for those inquiring to buy prints of my work. Originals are sometimes for sale there as well.  In the mean time my previous artwork is still available at Fine Art America.

I also have updated my profile there to include some awareness raising info about mast cell disorders. I have always found writing biographies a challenge but have taken a light hearted approach.

Here is my Fine Art America Profile wording now:

"Sean-Michael Bryce Gettys was born and raised in the 70's near the beaches of southern California, and is currently a Phoenix, AZ 'desert rat.' He will always be a beach bum, flower child of an artist at heart. His art is eclectic, emotional, expressive, and spiritual. He believes love, peace, hope and courage are never out of style. As such, he continues to share his pronoia through artistic creations and hopes you enjoy his offerings. To learn about pronoia therapy go to http://www.freewillastrology.com/beauty/pronoia.therapy.html and to learn more about Mast Cell Disorders please visit mastcellaware.com or tmsforacure.org

Sean-Michael Bryce Gettys was raised by creative souls, surrounded by light even when shrouded in darkness, and is using his art to cope with a rare disease called Mast Cell Activation Disorder. Often followed by faeries, and fond of photography, You can find his photography at http://www.jpgmag.com/people/smbryceart and his previous Daily Self Portrait Project at http://www.flickr.com/photos/sean-michael365/ His art blog is under construction at PeaceFullCreations.blogspot.com"

I also am creating a Mast Cell Awareness blog which is currently under construction, but coming along. Please check it out and let me know what you woul like to see added!

Under Construction & a Brief Introduction

"Under Construction" Photo Manipulation

"This page is under construction" must be the most often used line there is. But if the shoe fits, wear it!

"Mandala Man" Stencil for the Phoenix Mural Project

Rainbow Buddies Part of The Peace Full Projec

My art tends to be called outsider art and has been very healing for me as I deal with chronic pain and illness, and searching for a diagnosis over the last 20 plus years. Recently my health problems prevented me from using my previous favorite media, but the changes have really helped me to focus on my small motor coordination and cultivate a spirit of peace as I breathe with each stroke and try not to rush my drawings.

The media I use varies depending on the moment, what is available to me, and what best fits the project. I tend to use Acrylics, Ink, Watercolor, Fiber Arts, Clay, Glass, Duct Tape, Wood, and Photography.

After dealing with chronic pain and health problems for more than half my life, I recently had a turn for the worse and my health problems became severely limiting of what I could do without severe allergic like reactions. I was stuck in bed or the house a lot, and felt anxious at never knowing when an ER trip would be happening.

"Flaming Heart" Freehand Zentangle & Phone Art

It was stressful and I did not want to give up or give in, so I decided to use whatever I could to create art daily. If I didn't have a pen and paper or couldn't get to my art room, I could use my phone. I challenged myself to make a doodle based on a positive, empowering or inspiring word daily.

Whether it's to doodle on my phone, make mandalas, zentangle, or something entirely different, I continued to make art daily since then, and have found it fulfilling my artist spirit, and empowering myself and others. I hope you find my art brings you as much peace, joy and empowerment as it has me.

Tiny Buddhist Geek Statue (1 by 1.5 inches)

COMING SOON: There will be sections for various series and types of art that I am working on. I look forward to sharing my art and interacting with you. I hope that my art brings others as much peace and joy as it has for me. Sections will include Daily Doodles/Phone Art, Meditative Markings, Masto Maybelle and her Faithful Friends, and more. All art work in the Masto Maybelle and Friends collection will raise money for Mast Cell research and related charities. Stay tuned as her first faithful friend and sidekick will be revealed soon, more coming soon!

My Card

All art in this post are original works by Sean-Michael B. Gettys and can be purchased as prints, or if available, in original format. Please contact me at AskPeaceFullCreations@gmail.com for details.

Please do not reproduce my work without permission, it is my goal to be a self sustaining artist, and theft of my work is disrespectful. Online storefront coming soon. Plus you just don't need the bad karma. *wink*