ABOUT
World Renowned visual artist, Neal Hamilton is based in Atlanta, GA from
Cleveland, Ohio. Neal’s background includes multiple awards and magazine
features as an illustrator, fine artist, designer and president of his own
commercial art firm, Live Wire Studios. After
years with Live Wire, Neal decided it was time to close that chapter. His
photographic skills landed him the “Dream Job” as the chief photographer for
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, where he photographed
iconic superstars. After a 10-year stint capturing some of history’s
greatest moments in musical history, Neal forged a new passion from the fire of
devastation, when a house fire turned his world upside down. He and his family
were safe, but the fire left Neal dazed and confused without any of his art
tools and supplies. From that moment, an inner voice spoke loud and clear to
him, like a driving force, pushing him to move forward to use this tragedy to “Rise
Like the Phoenix From The Ashes”, inspiring him to create something new. From
that tragedy, “PAINT OUT LOUD” was born. Using unconventional tools and methods,
a new hip and vibrant style flowed from his soul, it is a style that soon
captured the attention and imagination of music lovers everywhere. Neal realized
that he would re-introduce some of music’s greatest trailblazers to the world
and that he was a Keeper of The Flame, that was originally blazed by these
musical icons. Using this contemporary approach he created timeless pieces that
stare into your soul, using vibrant saturations that accentuate their mood,
sensuality and mystery. “May my energy and theirs blast through the canvas and
pulsate through my bold pours, brush strokes, drips, textures and splatters of
electric colors, to touch your inner spirit…
for the highest goal of art is to inspire! Hear the music in my visuals because…
I PAINT
OUT LOUD!”
MISSION
Neal has dedicated his life inspiring others through his art on canvas, as well as on guitars. “THE GUITAR PROJECT” was created by promoter, Dan Harr, as a charity vehicle. This project was supported by some of music’s biggest stars to generate money for various organizations. Neal hand painted celebrity images on donated guitars from sponsoring companies, FENDER, PRS, and GIBSON GUITARS. The guitars were autographed by the celebrity and auctioned off to raise funds for the celebrity’s chosen charity, including Music Cares, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warriors, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and The American Cancer Society, among others. Artists Carlos Santana, Dave Navarro, Sir Paul McCartney, Bootsy Collins, The Doobie Brothers and Joe Bonamassa were some of the first to come aboard to raise thousands for worthy causes. Neal has used all these moments to introduce his art to a younger and broader audience, to connect the importance of art to The Universal Language, music. Neal continues to share his knowledge and wisdom by participating in educational seminars, interviews, workshops and custom application showcases.
VISION
Neal is the other half of a monumental business collaboration with fellow creative, David B. Lile who is an accomplished photographer and professional Adobe PhotoShop wizard. Our collective vision integrates our individual talent and skill-sets to create wide ranging, multi-disciplined and elemental design space installations. We see “ICONS” as an out-growth of our life’s work. Our goal is to create applications that engage people and generate community, using design features through our collective collaborations with interior design consultants, architects, corporate entities, music industry and residential clients. You can experience print versions of some of our collaborative creations in my ASF Gallery listed under Custom in Image Descriptions. We welcome challenges from visionaries from all walks of life, especially those whose dedication and commitment to the arts, music and sports, inspires them to surround their space with spectacular custom designs. CHALLENGE US! THE SKY’S THE LIMIT!