: Your exhibit delves into the visual mindset of a professional athlete prior to a game – What’s your visual mindset before starting a new painting – Any similarities etc Gabe: For these paintings I have been listening to a lot of bands like Mastadon and Slayer to get into to the brutal imagery. I try to lock in on the painting and forget about everything else going on. Distractions kill me. So I need the studio to be clean, chores done (even helps if the yard is mowed), and make sure that I have at least a 2-3 hour block clear to work. It’s hard to paint in short bursts, I’d rather have a good stretch of time in front of me. My dog, Bones, comes in and out of the studio during the day. Also my daughter, Elle, will come in most days after school to do homework while I paint. I take a break with the family for dinner and then I usually hit it again for one more night session. Gabe Richesson 'Aptitude For Destruction' is up until June 10th - View artwork online via our website or check the website for extended viewing hours, contact us with any questions! @richesson #gaberichesson #art #fineart #contemporaryart #painting #aptitudefordestruction #nfl #denver #denverbroncos #dekodawatson #tjward #maxgarcia #kylepeko #brandonmcmanus #taylorjordan #art#artgallery #blackbookgallery