Today we’d like to introduce you to Tom Loranz.
Tom, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
When teachers used to ask kids what they wanted to be when they grew up, I always said that I wanted to be an artist. Ever since I can remember I have actively been doing art and taking art classes. From drawing during my adolescence, to spray painting in my teenage years, tattooing in my 20s, and painting during my adult career, art is my world.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I use acrylic paint on canvas as my main medium. I am currently branching into mural work as well. My work is created to take you to calm, peaceful, other worldly realms. I compose organic textures, and geometric fractals flowing into a dream-like story. The goal of my art is to provide a way for people to connect to the divinity that is already within them. A lot of my inspirations come directly from my dreams. I bring those dreams to life on the canvas.
What responsibility, if any, do you think artists have to use their art to help alleviate problems faced by others? Has your art been affected by issues you’ve concerned about?
In the chaotic world we live in, stress levels are on the rise. I feel like the art world is booming because often times, creativity and stimulating the senses is a wonderful way to release stress. Whether it be looking at art or doing the physical act of painting, art can be therapeutic. When I am painting, no matter what is happening in the world, I am able to step into a state of peace with my mind set on hope. And my goal is to allow others to access these feelings when they see my art as well.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
There are four main ways for people to see my art. These include: live painting performances, gallery features, online through social media, Many Visions website, and my personal website, and lastly through my art being manipulated and projected as visualizer material at concerts.
I have live painted at over 60 shows in the last few years. Live painting allows people to have an up close and personal experience with me and my art. I live paint at concert venues around the city and at music and arts festivals. In addition to people being able to connect with me and watch me paint, I set up a vending booth for people to browse through my artwork and see which pieces catch their eye.
My work is also currently featured in four different places across the City of Chicago.
1) Infiniteus Rocks & Juice, Canvas Painting
2) Visual Sensum Gallery, Canvas Paintings
3) Dark Matter Coffee – Osmium Coffee Bar, Table Mural
4) On the Rocks, Jewelry Gems and More, Canvas Paintings
Often, people engage with, access and support my work through my strong online social media presence. I always showcase my work in progress pieces, share new events I am painting at or that my art is being featured at on social media. This is a great way to stay connected to fans and meet new supporters. The website Many Visions features my work on a variety of different clothing items including: t-shirts, shorts, bandanas, sweatshirts, and more. A wonderful way to view my art is through my website www.TomLoranzArt.com.
Lastly, my art is currently being featured in visual performance art. This is new art form where visuals are projected onto stages at concerts. The visual artists manipulate and animate my artwork to create this experience.
Contact Info:
- Address: 4728 N Kewanee Ave
Chicago, IL 60630 - Website: www.TomLoranzArt.com
- Phone: 773-673-0290
- Email: tl87@live.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomloranz/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomLoranz/
- Other: https://www.manyvisionsapparel.com/shop-1
Image Credit:
Zach Stone Productions, AAA Photography
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