An Artist & His Travels

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What happens when an artist travels the world? This is my visual journal that explores the answer, translating a life of observation into Art. Here, you’ll find a collection of moments and perspectives, from a cafe's quiet corner to a museum's timeless masterpiece, that reveal the world's finest details.
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The Insurrection: A Study in Mass Psychology and Aesthetic Clarity

Explore the minimalist graphic style and precise color tension of 'The Insurrection,' an essential work examining the collective psychology of the January 6th event.

Hubert Neal Jr 10/10/25 Hubert Neal Jr 10/10/25

The Visual Weight of Tragedy: Painting the Murder of James Byrd Jr.

Explore the profound stylistic choices behind my painting of James Byrd Jr.'s murder. A study in emotional minimalism, the piece challenges viewers and establishes its critical place in the canon of contemporary art that confronts American tragedy.

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Painting the Unforgivable: Club Robb Elementary at the Uvalde Resort, Texas

My painting, "Club Robb Elementary at the Uvalde Resort, Texas," is a visceral artistic response to the unforgivable failures of May 24, 2022. It confronts the 77-minute police delay and uses stark imagery to indict the moral lapse revealed when officers chose indifference over intervention. This work is a demand for accountability and a permanent record of the unbearable wait.