My present concern is with spontaneity and being able to capture bits of information from the continuous flow of consciousness. In turn, producing the immediate thought via mixed medium. I’ve recognized my tastes and habits and have pushed them aside to make more room for the fresh. Doing this keeps me unfamiliar with the now, allowing me to act solely as a channel for raw ideas to flow through, and onto any surface available. I'm able to do this because I've developed a great trust in my impulsive, creative intuition. This process of working goes hand-in-hand with my love of different techniques and methods of working. I'm constantly craving new mediums and surfaces to work on. With many projects being developed at any given moment I’m able to keep my hands moving and my ideas flowing.

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Derek Shumate - Artist Statement

My present concern is with spontaneity and being able to capture bits of information from the continuous flow of consciousness. In turn, producing the immediate thought via mixed medium. I’ve recognized my tastes and habits and have pushed them aside to make more room for the fresh. Doing this keeps me unfamiliar with the now, allowing me to act solely as a channel for raw ideas to flow through, and onto any surface available. I'm able to do this because I've developed a great trust in my impulsive, creative intuition. This process of working goes hand-in-hand with my love of different techniques and methods of working. I'm constantly craving new mediums and surfaces to work on. With many projects being developed at any given moment I’m able to keep my hands moving and my ideas flowing.

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Yo Derek, highlight this text and paste in some details about yourself. It's best to write it without using the return or enter key. To end a line without starting a new paragraph, insert:
That will keep the text from wrapping.

A blank line will start a new paragraph like this. For photos, just insert the address where the image is. Best thing is to use flickr. http://www.flickr.com/

Now, click the edit button below and enter your password, then continue reading here.

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All the little do dads like is part of the emphasis like
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There are lots of little tricks like that. Simplest thing to do is to copy and paste, unformatted text here, then ad the highlights you want after. Holler at me if you need help. Or leave the text and image locations and I'll set it up for you.

Have fun! It's EASY!

Derek Shumate