I have always had a curiosity with red and black. I have always thought it was a little weird as well because that combination doesn't always display "friendliness".

I think I know why though. For some genius psychologist this may be elementary but I think it's due to animal instinct and a perception of ourselves really.

black equals darkness, which is the fear of the unknown or that which we cannot see. animals like us stay hidden at night because it's fear that drives them to keep safe.

red equals blood, which is the obvious sign that our bodies have suffered trauma. we know what will hurt us so we stay away from those things. again, it's the fear that keep us safe.

this is why red and black have the most power.

I just recently put up work that had to do with aggression and sex.

I have never done anything with such adult subject matter so please...

if that bugs you...

dont look.

I go to a community college here in irving.

its not horrible but I just wish I had paid more attention in high school so that I could be going to a school now. A university. A four year school.

I hate this.

I work at a hospital part time.

Im not a nurse. I serve the patient's food. I dont mind my job. It does get boring every now and then.

Throughout my day, I do get very bored so I do daydream alot. I think about some very random stuff sometimes.

Im always curious to see what other people are like. what they think. how the act. that sort of thing. One of the upsides to working at the hospital is getting to meet many different people. some crazy and some not.

lately, theres been a patient i serve to that's been there a while now. he doesnt speak english. I dont speak spanish.

Every day I see him, he is always writing. In spanish, obviously. Thats just one of the things I think about. What is he writing? it wouldnt matter so much if he didnt write all day long or if he didnt write so intensely. whether its poems or just letters to friends, seeing someone pour that much emotion and thought out in that way is interesting to me. it isnt any of my business but i am still intrigued because you dont normally see people letting there emotions free.

My name is Richard. My middle name is Anthony and I decided that as my name on here because the fact that I cant pronounce my own last name bothers me very much. Im hispanic. I dont have an accent and I cant roll the R's in my last name. Ya, whatever.

Im 21 and I still look like Im about 16. I look like one of those shaggy-haired kids. I guess I am one.

Im sarcastic. Im friendly with my friends but shy with strangers. I try not to be. I like to make people laugh. I am an emotional mess but only my close friends know that.

I am very unsatisfied with my life. It's ok. I can make it better.

As for my art, Ive always believed its all about the simple things. (just as in life.) I try and simplify all the elements in my work. I have no pictures of my work that I show this in. soon though. But, if there is one thing about my work and myself that you should know is that I like color.

Hi, my name is Richard. I like color.