My name is Jillian Martin, I’m a girl with a job who enjoys painting, drawing and making things as a hobby. I don’t paint to survive, I don’t even have that sweet or dramatic of a story… I simply enjoy how creating a piece of art makes me feel. Finishing a piece of artwork can turn your worst day into something beautiful. I decided to build Crap Art because I would paint a painting, post pictures to my facebook or wherever, get really nice feedback that made me feel great, then I’d stick my painting somewhere else in the house until I decided to re-use the canvas or I loose it in one of my bazillion moves. Kinda a waste right? I would have people hitting my up like “how can I buy your painting” or “Id love for you to paint me something”

Anyway, I always thought ‘No way someone would want to pay money for an armature paining like mine.’… but then I began to think ‘Wait a minute? Why are my paintings amateur? Because I’m not missing an ear, or have a sweet name? (Sorry mom, Jillian is a great name. thanks) No, there was no reason I should be feeling like this… I would love more than anything for something I create to bring joy to another person.

So I decided to make a website for artists like me to go on for free, post there work and sell it. Also a place that people looking for some one-of-a-kind unique artwork can come and purchase a piece that isn’t going to cost them an arm and a leg and a months rent. The coolest part about the site though is the fact that we will be able to give back to the art community. We all know how much paints and art supplies cost. A LOT! So It’s clear why some families or even entire school systems have to prioritize food and other necessities over arts and crafts.

Andy Warhol said, “An artist is somebody who produces things that people don't need to have.” …. I disagree with him.

Art to me is like sleep. You run and run all day long, and your body gets tired and worn and sore. To rejuvenate yourself you sleep. Its important, it’s a necessity, it helps you stay sane in this crazy confusing world we live in. Creating something is the same way. People now a days with their crazy jobs, the bipolar economy and kids with the pressure of the entire world on their shoulders need something they can step back and enjoy. To make them happy and be proud of.

I hope you all enjoy the site as much as I do and I look forward to any feedback you may have on improving the site. Thanks a ton and tell all your friends!