Alan Gordon
Boone, North Carolina
""Without FUN, creating ART is just another tedious job""
About Me
I was born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1949. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1971, I went back to Asheville to run a successful chain of retail stores and an advertising agency. After retiring from his first career, my wife, Gilda and I moved to Blowing Rock, NC in The High Country of NC in 1992. I been both an active North Carolina Real Estate Broker and an artist. I am presently a 35-year Real Estate Broker and Owner of ROCK Real Estate Group in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Back to ART....
I say, “Cheers to artist, ART, and personal expression!”
We are all artist in some way, form, or fashion. Of course, if I had 20/20 hindsight vision, I would have pursued art a long time ago.” However, “wherever we are... is where we are.” So jump right in now. As a self-taught artist, I paint whatever the voices in my head tell me to paint. And that is sometimes very frustrating, because... what I see can be difficult to convey on paper. But when it happens, I rejoice in my own determination!
I am a published book illustrator and Editorial Cartoonist. As a writer & speaker, I am passionate about "ART & HEALTH" and have written articles on the positive effects of creating. I have spoken to groups on this very important subject.
And that's me.
Examples of My Work
Fun Facts
I was a LIFEGUARD at THE GROVE PARK INN in Asheville, North Carolina for 6 years.
I am a Certified Diamond Appraiser through the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
I taught KARATE for many years.
I sold ROLEX WATCHES and FINE JEWELRY on the Home Shopping Network
I wore a Superman Outfit with a big Diamond on the chest, red boots, blue leotards, red trunks, and a red cape to work. Designed by the people who made the Michelin Tire Man's outfit for TV.
More About Me
What is the funniest or most unexpected reaction someone has had to your work?
At one of my Art Exhibits... I was standing behind a lady who looked at one of my paintings and said, " YUCK". I BURST OUT LAUGHING.
How do you hope people feel when they engage with your art?
I hope that FOLKS who view MY ART... feel POSITIVE, HAPPY, and LET OUT A BIT OF A CHUCKLE.
What do you want to learn next?
I always want to learn more & more about all types of ART. I am a sponge for KNOWLEDGE and ...there are so many INCREDIBLE ARTISTS out there to learn from.