Zach W8
I create and show my work to bring out the child in both myself and the viewer. Each piece is a statement against self-righteousness, provoking the viewer to think like a kid — the purest, most perceptive attitude of all. I believe that self-righteousness lies at the root of all horrible acts we humans create, ranging from an argument over whose house cat is "cooler" to a full-blown war over whose religion is holier. My primary goal is to entertain an entire family in various aspects — to visually stimulate children with bright colors and scary monsters, while also offering engaging subject matter for adults to ponder. My pieces may have a wide array of symbolic interpretations, but children, who haven't yet experienced life's roller coaster, aren't interested in those yet.

  My work blossomed out of bittersweet frustration I faced with college and...life.  I earned a full tuition, competitive art scholarship at Western Wyoming Community College. It was a great learning experience, exposing me to a wide variety of processes and giving me an education in design and theory. I found it extremely difficult, however, to work among the well-educated yet uncreative critics in the college art world. My decision to drop out of college and move 1900 miles across the country was certainly a difficult one, but it was also a pivotal turning point that shaped both me and my work. That tough experience encouraged me to throw away my tedious concentrations and finally do exactly what made me happy.

  In school, my art professor told us that a successful piece is one that grabs the attention of the viewer for 30 seconds or more. I feel that this remark appropriately depicts the life of an artist. Sometimes you work for days, sweating, stressing, bleeding and dropping every penny you have into a piece of artwork. All of this is done, most importantly, for your own satisfaction, but also with the inner desire to simply occupy 30 seconds of someone's time. This depiction is what led me to my perspective today. Why pour your heart into something you don't care for? Why create anything at all if you are not completely in love with it? Everything I create now is out of pure fun. I strive to awaken the child not only in myself but in everyone, because what is more fun than being a kid? Even if it is for 30 seconds.
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WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Throw Pillow
Throw Pillow
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Throw Pillow
by Zach W8
$35.00$29.75
IMAGINARY FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE Rectangular Pillow
Rectangular Pillow
IMAGINARY FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE Rectangular Pillow
by Zach W8
$29.00$24.65
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Art Print
Art Print
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Art Print
by Zach W8
$20.00$12.00
BAD CHOICES Outdoor Rug
Outdoor Rug
BAD CHOICES Outdoor Rug
by Zach W8
$69.00$58.65
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Rug
Rug
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Rug
by Zach W8
$59.00$50.15
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Crewneck Sweatshirt
Crewneck Sweatshirt
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Crewneck Sweatshirt
by Zach W8
$50.00$42.50
No One Came To The Party Coffee Mug
Coffee Mug
No One Came To The Party Coffee Mug
by Zach W8
$20.00$17.00
IMAGINARY FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE Throw Pillow
Throw Pillow
IMAGINARY FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE Throw Pillow
by Zach W8
$35.00$29.75
BAD CHOICES Rectangular Pillow
Rectangular Pillow
BAD CHOICES Rectangular Pillow
by Zach W8
$29.00$24.65
ALL TIED UP Bath Mat
Bath Mat
ALL TIED UP Bath Mat
by Zach W8
$30.00$25.50
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING iPhone Case
iPhone Case
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING iPhone Case
by Zach W8
$25.00$21.25
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! iPhone Case
iPhone Case
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! iPhone Case
by Zach W8
$25.00$21.25
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Recessed Framed Print
Recessed Framed Print
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Recessed Framed Print
by Zach W8
$70.00$59.50
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Tank Top
Tank Top
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Tank Top
by Zach W8
$20.00$17.00
BAD CHOICES Carry-All Pouch
Carry-All Pouch
BAD CHOICES Carry-All Pouch
by Zach W8
$20.00$17.00
No One Came To The Party Throw Pillow
Throw Pillow
No One Came To The Party Throw Pillow
by Zach W8
$35.00$29.75
IMAGINARY FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE iPhone Case
iPhone Case
IMAGINARY FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE iPhone Case
by Zach W8
$25.00$21.25
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Tote Bag
Tote Bag
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Tote Bag
by Zach W8
$30.00$25.50
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Outdoor Rug
Outdoor Rug
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Outdoor Rug
by Zach W8
$69.00$58.65
IMAGINARY FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE Outdoor Rug
Outdoor Rug
IMAGINARY FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE Outdoor Rug
by Zach W8
$69.00$58.65
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Laptop Sleeve
Laptop Sleeve
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Laptop Sleeve
by Zach W8
$50.00$42.50
No One Came To The Party Stationery Cards
Stationery Cards
No One Came To The Party Stationery Cards
by Zach W8
$15.00$12.75
ALL TIED UP Coffee Mug
Coffee Mug
ALL TIED UP Coffee Mug
by Zach W8
$20.00$17.00
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Bath Mat
Bath Mat
WHERE THE BIRDS ALWAYS SING Bath Mat
by Zach W8
$30.00$25.50
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Throw Pillow
Throw Pillow
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Throw Pillow
by Zach W8
$35.00$29.75
ALL TIED UP Laptop & iPad Skin
Laptop & iPad Skin
ALL TIED UP Laptop & iPad Skin
by Zach W8
$30.00$25.50
No One Came To The Party Bath Mat
Bath Mat
No One Came To The Party Bath Mat
by Zach W8
$30.00$25.50
IMAGINARY FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE Stationery Cards
Stationery Cards
IMAGINARY FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE Stationery Cards
by Zach W8
$15.00$12.75
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hoody
Hoody
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hoody
by Zach W8
$65.00$55.25
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Rectangular Pillow
Rectangular Pillow
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Rectangular Pillow
by Zach W8
$29.00$24.65
ALL TIED UP Tote Bag
Tote Bag
ALL TIED UP Tote Bag
by Zach W8
$30.00$25.50
No One Came To The Party iPhone Case
iPhone Case
No One Came To The Party iPhone Case
by Zach W8
$25.00$21.25
BAD CHOICES iPhone Case
iPhone Case
BAD CHOICES iPhone Case
by Zach W8
$25.00$21.25
No One Came To The Party Outdoor Rug
Outdoor Rug
No One Came To The Party Outdoor Rug
by Zach W8
$69.00$58.65
IMAGINARY FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE Coffee Mug
Coffee Mug
IMAGINARY FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE Coffee Mug
by Zach W8
$20.00$17.00
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Canvas Print
Canvas Print
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Canvas Print
by Zach W8
$75.00$63.75
BAD CHOICES Stationery Cards
Stationery Cards
BAD CHOICES Stationery Cards
by Zach W8
$15.00$12.75
ALL TIED UP Throw Pillow
Throw Pillow
ALL TIED UP Throw Pillow
by Zach W8
$35.00$29.75
BAD CHOICES Bath Mat
Bath Mat
BAD CHOICES Bath Mat
by Zach W8
$30.00$25.50
ALL TIED UP Outdoor Rug
Outdoor Rug
ALL TIED UP Outdoor Rug
by Zach W8
$69.00$58.65
No One Came To The Party Tote Bag
Tote Bag
No One Came To The Party Tote Bag
by Zach W8
$30.00$25.50
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Laptop Sleeve
Laptop Sleeve
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Laptop Sleeve
by Zach W8
$50.00$42.50
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Rug
Rug
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Rug
by Zach W8
$59.00$50.15