Today we’d like to introduce you to Adam O’day
Hi Adam, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Even though I was always drawing and interested in art, I Graduated from The Art Institute of Boston with 2 degrees: Illustration and Design. I worked at nightclubs, then as a designer for a printing press. Next was a 5 years stint working for the US Navy as an engineer and designer. Between 2007-2017 I contributed to over 100 art shows , and about 50 murals, getting the word out along the way. Even when I had full time jobs, I was continuing to create art, with plans to be a full-time artist as soon as I could afford it.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I play music when art seems like a chore. And vice versa. I’ve played drums and done vocals for a metal band called Mollusk for 14 years now. When I don’t feel like painting, I give myself time to dream. Sometimes I write down ideas when I am in between projects. Sometimes I color and paint with my kids. We go on hikes and bike rides. It’s all part of the process.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m Adam O’Day, oil painter, muralist, father and musician. But mostly, these things aren’t work. They are all passion projects. Stylistically, my visual art is in two series, Representational Work, and Surrealism. I’ve been known to do some cityscapes that have received awards and been used for projects with album cover and murals.
I think the thing that sets me apart from others is my willingness to do the mundane, everyday life subject matter. I like to delve into the more surrealist concepts as well. But the thing that has gotten me any notoriety is my paintings of sinks, streets and interiors.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
Luck definitely plays a part. I know for a fact that if I didn’t hang my work in a restaurant 10 years ago, I wouldn’t have gotten some of my mural projects. Some artists won’t hang their art in public spaces like coffee shops and restaurants. But I’m here to tell you that you should do it because everybody goes out to eat, and you may just land an opportunity from being open-minded.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://adamjoday.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam_oday/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamODayFineArt
Image Credits
Images courtesy of Adam O’Day