They Promised the Sun, But Gave You Ashes Brenton Bostwick and Silver Leaf on Wood

and Silver Leaf on Wood

Her first artistic influences

The formative years were spent drawing every minute of the day into tattooing full time for the next several years

into a work of art based on the imagery and symbolism present

They Promised the Sun, But Gave You Ashes Brenton Bostwick and Silver Leaf on WoodDetails About Acrylic on panel 16 x 16 in. 2017 Joseph Murdach I grew up in a great environment for art. My parents had renditions of masterworks around our home and I was encouraged to pursue any creative impulse I had at a young age. My earliest influences were my father and brother. I still remember the day my dad showed me his cartoon drawings he did for his high school newspaper, and the pages of comic book illustrations my brother would create.