Most of all, he makes connec-
tions with people and every con-
nection can lead to a purchase,
a commission, or work someday
down the line.
“I get a certain satisfaction be-
ing outside painting rather than
being indoors and away from ev-
erything,” explained Lance. “It
definitely influences my paintings
because I feel like a performer.
I’m out there communicating,
meeting new clients, and selling
my work as well. Sometimes I’m
very challenged as there are all
kinds of elements that try to dis-
tract you from doing what you
want, but I welcome it. It makes
me mentally tougher.”
Lance’s work tells stories as seen
through his own real life experi-
ences. He chooses to use a lim-
ited palette of primary colors be-
cause he enjoys its simplicity and
paints in oil because it holds the
richness of colors.
“Colors are the musical notes I
help compose a painting with,” ex-
plained Lance. “Colors and brush
strokes reflect my emotional state
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