Jeremy Mason: Financial Planner by Day, Artist by Night
Published: November 09, 2010Neighborhood: East Lansing
“Financial planner by day and artist by night.” That is how Michigan State University graduate Jeremy Mason describes himself. Though he has always been creative it wasn’t until three years ago that he truly began to explore his creative side. At that time, he and his wife moved into a new home and needed artwork for the walls. Jeremy took it upon himself to ensure that their décor was one-of-a-kind; he bought a canvas and got to work using basic latex wall paint. After he completed his first piece he decided to purchase more canvas and explore other painting techniques.
Since then, Jeremy has set up a studio in his basement and has continued to create beautiful, unique pieces of art. During this time he has also become a more involved member of the Greater Lansing community. He found that there were many people like him who loved to practice their art, but still maintained other full time jobs. He has made many new friends in the art world and says that he was amazed at the passion and talent of the people in the Greater Lansing area.
Throughout the past three years Jeremy’s work has been shown in Holt, Traverse City, and Lansing at various solo and group shows. Currently, Jeremy’s work is at 2 Lads Winery on Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City. He is also involved in “ResVU 1 & 2,” a group show organized by Scene Metrospace and Corrina Van Hamlin. This show showcases work from artists like Jeremy in the Great Lansing community. Jeremy’s work was also used as an album cover for Gifts or Creatures, a folk band rooted in Lansing, Michigan. On February 6, 2011 Jeremy will have an all encaustic show at the Hannah Community Center.
Information about Jeremy and his art can be found on Facebook and Twitter as well as his own website. Jeremy shares information on Facebook, not only about his own art, but others’ as well. “Promote and collaborate. It’s all about collaboration with other people, other artists” says Jeremy, “I am proud to be a part of this community. It’s about working together, meeting people, knowing people, and learning new things”
The photo above is a recently completed piece titled Declaration no. 1 created for a local business in Grand Ledge using encaustic, which is paint composed of beeswax, damar resin, and pigments.
Above is another recently completed encaustic piece. This one is titled Declaration no. 2.
