Painted in San Francisco circa 1982. size: 17” x 27” water color & gouache, airbrush and hand-brushed

This painting was destroyed in a house fire in 1995. Highly influenced by H.R. Giger, one of my artist heroes.

The little joke about this painting was; “IS THIS A FISH CHASING ANOTHER FISH, OR A FISH CHASING IT’S OWN TAIL?”

This painting is from the time when I first started my art. I had always drawn, and done a few paintings in my early life. However, it was not until 1979, at age 28 that I decided I would stop watching TV at night and going to my job all day, (insurance agent) and resign myself to that mediocre life. I Decided that my life had to be more than a 9 to 5 job, drinking and screwing on the weekends, and TV all night after work. So, I decided I would do some art.

At that time it never crossed my mind that anything other than a hobby would come of it. But I did know that it would at least give me a balance. I was driven to express myself. I was boiling over with something. I was becoming a mean and stupid drunk. I was very angry. (I kept very detailed diaries from 1979 through 1995, all lost in the same house fire)

In my childhood I’d seen counselors who suggested that I use art as a catharsis to express my feelings of anger and helplessness. And so I did. Doing this art has always been for my personal gratification and benefit. Still is. When friends back in the beginning days (I had some friends in those days) would criticize or laugh at my crude drawings I simply would say, “fuck you asshole” … but soon I got much better, and they were impressed with my improvement. I did art every day for 25 years and now it’s what I do for my living.

** I would like to give DA members a special discount in case anyone would like a copy of this. I make a great looking print on 11" x 17" canvas, signed. They sell on EBAY for $41.00 to $47.00, DA members can purchase one directly from me for a $25.00 flat rate, including shipping. Paypal me at connett@znet.com or send a ck/mo to ROBERT S. CONNETT, 1107 FAIR OAKS AVENUE #152, SOUTH PASADENA, CALIF. 91030-3311