Welcome to Bang It Out! (@bangitoutatx) Based in Austin, Texas

 

Procrastination is a VIRTUE—I do my BEST work under pressure!

My friends often say, "Ed, you always wait until the last minute, but then you BANG IT OUT, and the results are amazing!"

 

Thus, the name of this website.

 

I am a creative type person.

I have been drawing since I was about 5 years old. My Dad was a popular artist when he attended Austin High School. He wanted to teach me how to be creative, (or maybe just keep me busy while he worked. Tee Hee!)

 

I remember he would lay me on the floor next to his easel with some tracing paper and a pencil. While he painted, he would have me trace cartoon characters from comics and coloring books. As I went through primary school, I continued to hone my skills.

 

In high School, I became popular for my original works of drawings, paintings, and mixed-media pieces that won me numerous accolades and a scholarship to attend the UT Austin Department of Art.

It was in college that I went full-bore into painting- using Acrylics and Oils. I also continued drawing classes working in graphite, pastels and other mediums.

 

I graduated from THE University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (Studio Art). 

 

I now am an Artist-in Residence for AmeriCorps and teach Painting and drawing at Imagine Art- a non-profit that serves adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. I plan to work towards a TCP (Teacher Certification Program) through my Alma-Mater (UT Austin) so I can teach in public schools!

 

Through my part-time opportunity at Imagine Art, I enjoy the experience working with special artists, as well as other Artists-in-Residence from AmeriCorps. 

 

I hope you enjoy visiting my site and Art, I appreciate you!

 

Be blessed!

 

Ed Arevalo

email: info@bangitout.art