Born Garland Greg Flowers, to a military family in the 1950's town of San Antonio, Texas, Garland was severely afflicted with polio as an infant. While inhibiting his mobility, the disease forced a unique opportunity on him without knowing it, the need to learn how to overcome physical limitations and succeed in spite of them.

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From the beginning Garland exhibited talents with
the paintbrush and other mediums that eventually developed into an uncontrollable passion for the arts along with a love for anything that had wheels, wings or engines.

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At nineteen he opened his first business in Reno, Nevada, custom painting, pin striping and air brushing cars, boats, motorcycles, airplanes and anything else that would hold still long enough to paint on. For the next twelve years he supplemented his painting by creating commercial graphics for clients in casino gaming and related businesses. During that period he gained a solid reputation as a creative resource and became involved with some of the most historically high profile projects in and out of the casino gaming industry. His contributions ranged from marketing expertise to product design, illustration and creative advertising.

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Influenced by his uncle, a professional photographer, there was always an interest in the camera. "I am not a photographer", cites Garland. Although, he wishes he could be the kind of photographer that sits on the side of a volcano for three weeks or hikes miles through foreign jungles to get that perfect shot, he realized at an early age that wouldn't be possible. So, with some encouragement from his parents, he began creating at the easel which ultimately evolved into a proficiency with computers.

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When digital camera technology rose in efficiency it became a valuable tool in his arsenal of creative weapons and now he uses it to capture images to digitally manipulate.  He doesn't have to wait for weeks on a mountain side or hike for miles to get the perfect shot...he can make the shot into what ever he wants it to be. What he calls, "dealing with physical limitations".

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With respect, his desire is to move away from traditional, hyper-focused photography and gently lean into an impressionistic style by simulating the tactile quality commonly achieved by actually putting a brush to canvas. This technique adds more character to the visual dynamic, causing a deeper connection to the beauty of the intense colors and the emotional impact these images create.

 

He often exclaims..."I LOVE THIS SHIT"

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