Local artist defies boundaries

Denver artist Eric Plouff, a lefty of the blues following has decided that not every painting needs a rectangular frame. "True artwork doesn't need boundaries," he said during a photo shoot for his portfolio, "It is very limiting!"

Plouff uses a variety of mediums for his art. Commonly, paintings will be textured by dirt, coal or any substance suitable for the particular piece in which it is used.

A recent fluctuation in his working life allowed Plouff to rediscover that what he really wants to do in life is paint. While his regular job pays the bills, Plouff hopes that one day his art will effect someone. During the shoot, it became apparent that it already has.



Plouff's son Brandon watched the photo shoot and asked his father not to sell the Jellyfish painting that he grew up with. Plouff and his wife Shelly have inspired Megan, 8, and Brandon, 12, to love art and music. The Plouff children know more blues artists than many adults today.

Jellyfish Painting