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Inspiration had left me for a time. And now I feel

Inspiration had left me for a time. And now I feel it bubbling up in unexpected ways. I have new curiosities, purpose and passions that are beginning to coalesce into something possibly beautiful. Or... maybe they'll fade before seeing the light of day.

At least, for now, I feel inspired. And it feels good. ☺️❤️

#inspired #austinartist #reuse

I've been sketching more lately. Having a difficul

I've been sketching more lately. Having a difficult time with some med changes. Feeling disconnected from reality. Like I'm fading to the background and simultaneously being shoved into a binding light. Life is moving too fast, and it's jagged edges are too sharp to hold on to.

Sometimes it feels like the meds are worse than the problems they're trying to fix...
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#cancer #thyroidcancer #terminalcancer #medullarythyroidcancer #chronicpain #sadart #art #bpd #depression #anxiety #borderline #austinart #austinartist #arttherapy #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #emotional #darkart #loneliness #mentalillness #heartbreak #lineart #pencil

Cancer Update! Matthewtardy.com/journey . . #canc

Cancer Update! Matthewtardy.com/journey

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#cancer #thyroidcancer #terminalcancer #medullarythyroidcancer #chronicpain #sadart #art #bpd #depression #anxiety #borderline

I'm giving away my entire human series... No reall

I'm giving away my entire human series... No really.

We're downsizing to a smaller place and I need to find a good home for some of my most precious work. My art is an emotional expression. It's creation is my therapy, and it has served its purpose. Now it wants to be free. You can take one, some, or all.

If you have serious interest, comment or message me directly. Donations are welcome. Keep in mind that you must either pickup in Austin or pay for shipping (a few hundred dollars at least). These are very large. 36x36, 48x24, 30x40

#cancer #thyroidcancer #terminalcancer #medullarythyroidcancer #chronicpain #sadart #art #bpd #depression #anxiety #borderline #austinart #austinartist #arttherapy #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #emotional #darkart #loneliness #mentalillness #heartbreak #lineart #pencil #inkdrawing #charcoal #acrylic #painting

"Reach" and "Masked" will be on display at the Riv

"Reach" and "Masked" will be on display at the Riverbend Inspiration Gallery, Sundays in October. There will also be a slew of other great art and artists to see. Details below.
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The Creative Arts Society presents a juried exhibit at the Riverbend Inspiration Gallery featuring works from our members including pastels, oil, watercolor, acrylics, fiber art, photography, and more.

Exhibit runs: October 2 –30, 2022 and is open each Sunday morning 9:30am – 12:30pm.
4214 N. Capital of Texas Highway (360), Austin, Texas

Exhibiting Artists include: Lesley Bradstreet, Helen Buck, Jane Fier, Natalya Holbrook, Leslie Kell, Martha Kull, Joyce LaBaw, Shruti Mehta, Maggi Miller, Steven Preuss, Marilyn Rodriguez, Kim Sanchez, Denise Schneyer, Matthew Tardy, Rashmi Thakur, Joy Timmons, Kat Zinna, Lisa Zinna, and Adan Lerma

#casxatx, #localart, #austinart, #contemporaryart, @riverbendatx, #river-bendchurch, #riverbendatx, #riverbendinspirationgallery, @creativeartssociety #cancer #thyroidcancer #terminalcancer #medullarythyroidcancer #chronicpain #sadart #art #bpd #depression #anxiety #borderline #austinart #austinartist #arttherapy #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #emotional #darkart #loneliness #mentalillness #heartbreak

"Reach" 18x18, Acrylic on reclaimed canvas. Origin

"Reach" 18x18, Acrylic on reclaimed canvas. Original: AVAILABLE. I created a slight 3D effect using an Acrylic gel. It was more challenging than I thought it would be 😛
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"MASKED" 20x20 Acrylic. I've been working on this

"MASKED" 20x20 Acrylic. I've been working on this for a while and very happy with how it turned out. What do you see/feel when you look at this artwork?
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#cancer #thyroidcancer #terminalcancer #medullarythyroidcancer #chronicpain #sadart #art #bpd #depression #anxiety #borderline #austinart #austinartist #arttherapy #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #emotional #darkart #loneliness #mentalillness #heartbreak #mask #covid #oppression #acrylic #painting

Wait.. What!? I was awarded second place for my pi

Wait.. What!? I was awarded second place for my piece "Human 01" at the CAS Big + Bold Show hosted by Round Rock Arts at Texas State University Round Rock Campus!

So many amazing artists at this show, it's really hard to believe.

"BIG + BOLD” will be on exhibit from JAN 31 through APR 8, 2022 on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Avery Building.
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The Creative Arts Society and Round Rock Arts are pleased to announce the award winners for the

1st place
Flyover
Beverly Dennis

2nd place
Human 01
Matthew Tardy

3rd place
Galactic II
Ligia Francisco

4th place
Farrago
Lyle Adair

Thank you to Round Rock Arts curators and jurors, Jean Mason and Carlie Pearson for their selections. And HUGE thanks to Lisa Zinna for her hard work on behalf of both RRarts and CAS!

Exhibiting artists include: Lyle Adair, R.J. Armstrong, Michael Clark, Beverly Dennis, Gena Destri, Jane Fier, Ligia Francisco, Eva Glock, Kay Hughes, Natasha Kanevski, Leslie Kell, Sky Khan, Martha Kull, Elena Lipkowski, Mozelle Marks, Robb McKenzie, Pamela McWilliams, Shruti Mehta, Pratik Mehta, Steven Preuss, Lilly ramphal-naley, Kim Sanchez, Denise Schneyer, Jessica Snowden, Matthew Tardy, Jigna Thakkar, Anca Thomas, Kat Zinna, Lisa Zinna

#casxatx, #localart, #austinart, #contemporaryart, @creativeartssociety, @roundrockarts, #roundrockarts, @roundrockartsandculture, @TXSTRRC

Dessert. This is what I take at bedtime. I current

Dessert. This is what I take at bedtime. I currently take 27 pills a day. Stage 4 cancer is fun.
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#cancer #thyroidcancer #terminalcancer #medullarythyroidcancer #chronicpain

Sometimes I feel inspired to create from the heart

Sometimes I feel inspired to create from the heart, and sometimes I just cry onto the page.
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#abandoned #lonely #sadart #art #bpd #depression #anxiety #borderline #austinart #austinartist #arttherapy #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #emotional #darkart #mentalillness #heartbreak #cancer #thyroidcancer #terminalcancer #medullarythyroidcancer #chronicpain #sketch #lineart #pencil #inkdrawing #charcoal

"Unintended Consequences" #sketch #relationships #

"Unintended Consequences" #sketch #relationships #sadart #art #bpd #depression #anxiety #borderline #austinart #austinartist #arttherapy #cancer #thyroidcancer #terminalcancer #medullarythyroidcancer #chronicpain #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #emotional #darkart #loneliness #mentalillness #heartbreak #lineart #pencil #inkdrawing #charcoal

LAST WEEKEND to see the "12 Square EAST” exhibit

LAST WEEKEND to see the "12 Square EAST” exhibit at Link and Pin!
This exhibit featureds artworks from the Creative Arts Society in a 12x12 format… perfect for gifting!
Link & Pin Art Space is located at 2235 East 6th St. #102, Austin TX.

Participating artists: Kat Zinna, Anca Thomas, Lauryl Eddlemon, Cristina White-Jones, Larry Akers, Lyle Adair, Shruti Mehta, Denise Schneyer, Joyce LaBaw, Betsy Denny, Matthew Tardy, Ann Yakimovicz, Leslie Kell, Steven Preuss, Linda Montignani, Mozelle Marks, Natasha Kanevski, Maggi Miller, Marilyn Rodriguez, Martha Kull, Eva Glock, Jane Fier, Lisa Zinna, R J Armstrong, John Berry, Carol Hayman, Lesley Bradstreet, Meena Matai, Gena Destri, Jill Robinson, March Mattingly, Helen Mary Vanston Marek, Kay Hughes

@linkpinart, @creativeartssociety, #atxartists #casxatx #localartist, #austinartist, #supportlocalart

Another brand new piece! "Entangled" 12x12, Acryli

I'm speechless.. First weekend of the Austin Studi

I'm speechless.. First weekend of the Austin Studio Tour and I already sold my piece!

@linkpinart, @creativeartssociety, @bigmediumausti

@linkpinart, @creativeartssociety, @bigmediumaustin, #atxartists #casxatx #localartist, #austinstudiotour2021 #bigmedium #austinstudiotour #austinartist, #supportlocalart

One of my biggest goals as an artist was to be fea

One of my biggest goals as an artist was to be featured in the Austin Studio Tour. I'm so excited to say that day has come!! 🥳 I'll be presenting my newest piece "Defeated" alongside a bunch of other great artist from CAS. My work will be on display starting tonight until December 19th at Link and Pin gallery on East 6th Street. Wow!
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DETAILS!
The Creative Arts Society and Link and Pin Art Space present “12 Square EAST” during the Austin Studio Tour.

Please join us for a reception on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 from 6-8PM

“12 Square EAST” is a 12x12 exhibit that will be part of the 2021 Austin Studio Tour hosted by Link & Pin Art Space located at 2235 East 6th St. #102, Austin TX.

We’re stop #247 on the tour. We invite you to visit during the exhibition to enjoy our diverse selection of artworks.

Exhibit Dates: Nov 11-Dec 19, 2021, Thursday-Friday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM with extended hours and days during the East Austin Studio Tour weekends: November 13 & 14 and 20 & 21, 12:00 PM-6:00 PM.

Participating artists: Kat Zinna, Anca Thomas, Lauryl Eddlemon, Cristina White-Jones, Larry Akers, Lyle Adair, Shruti Mehta, Denise Schneyer, Joyce LaBaw, Betsy Denny, Matthew Tardy, Ann Yakimovicz, Leslie Kell, Steven Preuss, Linda Montignani, Mozelle Marks, Natasha Kanevski, Maggi Miller, Marilyn Rodriguez, Martha Kull, Eva Glock, Jane Fier, Lisa Zinna, R J Armstrong, John Berry, Carol Hayman, Lesley Bradstreet, Meena Matai, Gena Destri, Jill Robinson, March Mattingly, Helen Mary Vanston Marek, Kay Hughes

@linkpinart, @creativeartssociety, @bigmediumaustin, #atxartists #casxatx #localartist, #austinstudiotour2021 #bigmedium #austinstudiotour #austinartist, #supportlocalart

I had a wonderful time at the Inspired Minds galle

I had a wonderful time at the Inspired Minds gallery opening last night. Lots of great art and great people. 😊 Extra special thanks to the Creative Arts Society for making it happen. @inspiredmindsarts @creativeartssociety

Just dropped off "Human 01" It will be on display

Just dropped off "Human 01" It will be on display at the Inspired Minds Art Gallery in Buda @inspiredmindsarts
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Opening reception will be Friday evening. Lots of other great art and artists. Come say hello!
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@creativeartssociety

The ripples you leave behind are felt much further

The ripples you leave behind are felt much further than you realize.
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For Charles.
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#suicide #ptsd
#chronicpain #sadart #art #bpd #depression #anxiety #borderline #austinart #austinartist #arttherapy #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #emotional #darkart #loneliness #mentalillness #heartbreak #lineart

#pencil #inkdrawing #charcoal #sketch

Very excited to have my art (Human 01) on display

Very excited to have my art (Human 01) on display at the Inspired Minds Art Gallery (@inspiredmindsarts) in Buda Texas! Opening reception on July 2nd.
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Also, come see other great artwork from local artists part of @creativeartssociety
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https://www.inspiredminds.art/event-details/the-creative-arts-society-gallery-exhibit
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#cancer #thyroidcancer #terminalcancer #medullarythyroidcancer #chronicpain #sadart #art #bpd #depression #anxiety #borderline #austinart #austinartist #arttherapy #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #emotional #darkart #loneliness #mentalillness #heartbreak #lineart

#pencil #inkdrawing #charcoal

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