About the Artist:
I am twenty six, born raised and residing in Santa Cruz, CA. I have been creating art ever since I could hold a pencil, before that.. with my fingers. I have taken many classes and and have used many techniques throughout the years. I am also fluent in various digital media. Any questions you can contact me at contact@adrianrasmussen.com

What is Art to you?:
Expression, Concentration, Relaxation, these are just a few of the many ways in which I use art.  However it is much more than that. I use colors to ignite emotions, the fluidity of lines to express my stream of concentration, and words to provoke different trains of thought.  Art for me is much more than the finished product. Art is the process which I use to express myself, therefore the expression is in the doing and the finished product is the imprint of what I was going through at the time. 

Life itself is my art. So I create art out of life. I find myself exploring personal growth and reflection of this modern world in contrast with the serenity and knowing which we all possess. On occasion I poke at society’s downfalls; however I like to keep my artwork on the positive inspirational level. The interactions between the colors and lines as well as the graphical layout are all just as much a part of main concepts as the subject matter which I explore.

Commission Work:
I am available to do custom commissioned work. If you see any art that is no longer available, have an idea, custom size or specific project you would like me to do art for send me an email at contact@adrianrasmussen.com . If you art looking for graphic design or web design work head over to www.outrightoriginal.com to learn about my past jobs and rates.

Other Interests:
I am currently very engrossed in art and the promotion of it. I am surrounded by many amazing artists many are under represented. Instead of becoming discouraged I joined up with a few friends and started the Hide Gallery. The Hide Gallery is a cultural center for representation of the arts here in Santa Cruz. I am also involved with and living at the Tannery Arts Center. I am helping out the SCICA with a few big projects including the X-PLOCEAN. When I'm not working on art, I like to ride bikes, go to the beach and get out into nature.