About
Hey there I'm Troy
I'm an artist based in Fort Worth, Texas. The type of artwork that I make derives from a multitude of art styles that I've explored over the years. With inspiration from black culture, realism, cubism, graffiti, and abstract art, I explore the dynamic interplay between color, form and create artwork with bold compositions. I use graphic elements to make my artwork feel layered, and dynamic, but also use the a figure or head to maintain intentionality through structure. This allows me to go in between the realistic nature of the head or figure, but also enjoy blending in abstract elements creating a celebration of individuality in the portraits I design.
About Me
I started making art at a young age and found comfort in drawing cartoons, people from magazines, and basketball players. I started recognizing my talent and affinity towards art around 5th or 6th grade. I was the kid that doodled in the margins of my notebooks and was always excited for art class. Occasionally, I would receive compliments from classmates and teachers which inspired me to get better.
At 17, I knew what I wanted to do. I had my mind set on attending art school at the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco. I studied illustration for 4 years and graduated with a bachelor's degree. Afterwards, I began my art practice professionally, took on freelance opportunities, and taught art to children as well.