Aedan Hanley, a contemporary fine arts abstract expressionist painter and retired psychologist, currently resides in Phoenix, AZ. Born in 1961 in Milwaukee, WI, USA, Hanley draws much of his artistic inspiration from his formative years. Influenced by his late mother, an artist who encouraged him to channel his frustrations and insecurities into paintings and drawings using watercolors and cray-pas, Hanley believes that painting facilitates the development of creative and critical thinking while nurturing a positive influence. Hanley's abstract minimalist and expressionist paintings delve into the interplay of color theory, shape, texture, and emotion, employing acrylic and oil mediums layered with inks, pens, and oil sticks. Notably, he upcycles original gallery-wrapped canvases previously donated or discarded, aiming to breathe new life and vibrancy into people's lives through sustainable art, thereby contributing to the reduction of discarded canvases in the planet's landfills. As one immerses themselves in the intricate details, vivid hues, and profound depths...