Augusta Handmade Fair

A.C. DANIEL

original art prints

Meet The artist

WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?
CSRA based artist A.C. Daniel has been drawing and painting just about as long as he’s been alive.  He’s spent the last few years mastering his pen and ink style and painting murals when given the opportunity.  A.C. is currently enjoying teaching 7th and 8th grade 2D art at the Episcopal Day School.  A.C.’s spirituality is at the forefront of whatever he gets into and he prefers taking on projects that reflect it.

DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.
My work often involves coming up with an initial idea, allowing that to evolve through conversations and synchronicities that show up along the way, then alchemizing reference images into something fresh and alive.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
I’m nothing without my community. A lot of my work is based on experiences with the people around me.  I’m surrounded by brilliant artists and they keep me humble and inspired to achieve more.

FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.
I’ve been hit in the face quite a few times while practicing Muay Thai.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.
I love how willing we all are to share knowledge, tools, and techniques to help each other grow.  

WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?
Making art has been the most consistent part of my life.  It’s an ongoing conversation and love letter to the world around me.  I used to think I wanted breaks from making art, but I’m finding more and more than art is a part of my stability and general wellbeing.  It keeps me going in a lot of ways.  It’s my constant companion when so many people have come and gone.

WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?
See each piece, even if you hate it, as part of your overall process of evolution.  Nothing is a failure.  It’s all worthwhile.