Chris Denton

At 35, I found myself standing in the wreckage of my life determined to live authentically, without a clue as to what that looked like. And that's when my art came to me, my path and my salvation. As I learned to feel my feelings and experience my experiences, I could only express myself in raw authenticity.

Piece by piece, I learned to trust my feelings and to hear my heart. Piece by piece, I learned what authenticity meant, and I learned first hand that there is no way to pretend to be authentic. Piece by piece, I learned that courage is acquired only by taking courageous action and that vulnerability is an absolute requirement for authentic living. Piece by piece, I learned that the wounds I took in living life were far easier than the wounds I gave myself in hiding. Piece by piece, I learned that to love is to risk, and there is no safe way to love- but that when I vulnerably lead with my love out ahead of me I am strong enough to take on life itself. Piece by piece, I learned that my strength is expressed and measured in my love, authenticity, and vulnerability. Piece by piece, I am remembering who I am and why I'm here.

I am Chris Denton, and I'm honored to share my work and heart with you.