artbycassiday “"When all else fails, paint a flower, I always say." Cassiday”

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Age: 57
Hometown: Papillion
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Background and Lifestyle

Marital Status Divorced
Smoker No
Drinker Yes
Education Grad / professional school
Children Proud parent

Interests and Personality

BiographyArtist/teacher/musician/golfer Bud says, "As one who lives my life in that bittersweet place between memory and hope, I continue to explore the desire for meaning we humans experience—that searching for patterns that we can recognize, that comfort zone of the familiar. I find that many of my pieces exist in that world between the recognizable, safe, and comfortable --- and illusory, discordant mysteries of structure and form. Some of my works lean toward the world of comfortable pattern, some include a light hearted whimsy of creation, and others capture the frustrating lack of clarity and meaning we too often witness or experience."
Interestssee above and good novel, interesting history Various other internet sites where you can find me: Art - www.artbycassiday.com Writing - http://artbycassiday.blogspot.com My Space.com - http://www.myspace.com/artbycassiday printpop.com - https://printpop.com/index.php?step=portfolio&nickname=artbycassiday Talentdatabase - http://www.talentdatabase.com/channels/1-Art/profiles/323601-artbycassiday Myartprofile.com - http://www.myartprofile
Musiceclectic play saxophone in a rock and roll cover band/used to play in a community concert bad Known for his watercolors and colorful abstract acrylics, Bud has always loved art, artists, and their contributions to culture but has been working at it for only about 3 years. In 2004, at the age of fifty-three, Cassiday turned to art. "I’d always wanted to be an artist –so after ending a long time career as a union organizer, I started painting day after day and night after night. Twelve hundred paintings later, I’m still discovering creativity in myself that I thought I had, but needed to dig down to, reveal, and express."
Filmsaction/scifi/romantic comedy Bud has exhibited his work at several fine art galleries in Omaha and Eastern Nebraska including Adam Whitney Gallery, the aVENue Gallery formerly in Dundee, The White Crane in the Old Market Passageway, the new Dundee Gallery, and the Louisville Art Gallery. In January and February 2007, Bud was a guest artist at The Omaha Community Playhouse and The Shelterbelt Theater exhibiting his works. In order to pay some of the bills, Bud teaches writing part time at Metropolitan Community College, plays his saxophone in an oldies Rock and Roll Band, see www.happytogether.info, paints houses, and sells a painting now and then. The Backwaters Press features one of Bud’s paintings on the cover of a Jeanne Emmons’ volume of poetry. Bud’s art can always be seen at his website at www.artbycassiday.com.
TelevisionLaw and Order to Star Trek reruns Bud says, "Sometimes after a long day or week of working on abstract compositions contemplating the meaning of life, the relativity of perception, the inadequacies of language, and the devaluing of knowledge, I need to paint a flower or a sailboat on the ocean, or a landscape, or go play a round of golf."
BooksA to Z Astronomy to Zoology "I often have fun with the titles of my art, as well," Bud says. "My Simple Gifts series is an example of this. One of my favorite melodies is that American folk tune Aaron Copland used for his orchestral version. Such a simple melodic line contrasts sharply with many of the complex unrecognizable abstractions in that series. Another of my favorites is ‘Hot Dog Vendor’; and try as I might I can’t find the hot dog or the vendor!" "I like to say my work has been exhibited at Joslyn Art Museum, and it was, but really it was just a one night only fundraising dinner in the Atrium! Nevertheless…."
Heroesgood question - people who live their lives well and help others do the same. On the American art scene, I am constantly amazed and influenced by well known artists including Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Maurice Prendergast, Robert Henri, Hans Hofmann, Edward Hopper, Charles Demuth, Georgia O’Keefe, Charles Burchfield, Grant Wood, Stuart Davis, Mark Rothko, Willem De Koonig, Arshile Gorky, Lee Krasner, Franz Kline, Jackson Pollock, Grace Hartigan, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Frank Stella, David Hockney, and many currently working artists not so well known. On the European side, I am influenced by the modern greats: Matisse, Picasso, Macke, Kandinsky, Cezanne, Roualt, Van Gogh, the Fauvists, the Impressionists, the Expressionists, and many others. Out of this melting pot of American and European art comes a rich mix of line and color and shape and form which enriches our lives every day.

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zeky

Posted on: 28th Aug 2008 4:24

Very intersting work. Something new what I see. Best wishes!

abot

Posted on: 28th Aug 2008 3:45

Your work is great fun. I especially like "Nebraska Nights"

Vijay

Posted on: 1st Jul 2008 3:08

Pleasure to have you as a buddy. I loved your vibrant colours. Love to see more. Vijay

debsart1

Posted on: 13th Jun 2008 16:44

Hello to all of my Creative Online Friends, I am asking for a favor.....I have recently had one of my images selected into the first round of the top 60 images in the Lord and Taylor Rose Contest. After being selected then the public has to vote. I was wondering if you would cast a vote for me????? Please!!! If so go to www.lordandtaylor.com look under events, and you will see rose contest there is only one listing with the name Deborah(Photography) THAT ONE IS MINE! Pleae vote, make sure you get to the page confirm your vote for your vote to count. Thank you all in advance! Please vote!!!! Hugs, Deborah

shefqetavdushi

Posted on: 22nd May 2008 3:12

Love how colorfull.Regards Shefqet,

liachechel

Posted on: 30th Apr 2008 18:46

thanks for welcome and comment!

Anatolia

Posted on: 23rd Apr 2008 17:59

Thank you for the add .Nice to meet you. Feri

hanswitten

Posted on: 23rd Apr 2008 14:38

Summer Crops Nebraska, to me it's what real painting should be. No posing, just a painting.

Irene

Posted on: 19th Apr 2008 19:24

Nice work Male. I love chickens.

Erica

Posted on: 19th Apr 2008 13:16

Hello, thanks for the message. I love your work it looks like you have a lot of fun making them. You and Hundertwasser have a lot in common.

stained_glass

Posted on: 5th Apr 2008 17:15

Love how colorfull your work is! stained_glass

jod

Posted on: 1st Apr 2008 8:50

HI BUD, THANKS FOR TAKING A LOOK. I CHECKED OUT YOUR WORK AND I FIND IT VERY GOOD. I LIKE YOUR STYLE. BEST WISHES JOE

creative_art_shells

Posted on: 29th Mar 2008 6:26

Thank you and keep up the good work.

Declanworld ( Deleted user )

Posted on: 27th Mar 2008 20:40

Thanks Bud - love your cheeseburger.

SACHA

Posted on: 22nd Mar 2008 23:35

Great colors and movements, SACHA

Jasna

Posted on: 21st Mar 2008 0:16

Hi there.Thanks for the visit, and comments.Your work is very colorful and vivid.Nice.regards, Jasna.

Withered_Rose

Posted on: 20th Mar 2008 13:12

I love your work! That really great :)

A2us

Posted on: 20th Mar 2008 4:16

Cassiday very thanks for visiting my site I really like Your work

Jazz

Posted on: 18th Mar 2008 21:28

Hi Bud, thank you for the visit. I love your flowers and roosters! :D Jazz

MikeThomas

Posted on: 17th Mar 2008 12:54

Great quote Bud and quality work. Mike
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