
"The Town with No Mercy" and "Oh, Canaan Land" from
the Hobo Series by Tony Fitzpatrick
Recently, I returned home from a weekend trip to Chicago and Cleveland. While in Chicago, I visited the iconic American artist, Tony Fitzpatrick at his Big Cat Press studio and art gallery. Tony is a great ambassador for the arts and actively mentors young creative minds on a daily basis. Tony encourages "knowledge-hungry" youth to thoroughly understand process, display consistent integrity and practice, practice, practice. Chaotic at times, the studio is buzzing with collectors, press, street folk and great friends.


"The Orange Beast" and "The Night Table (Safe Camp)"
Tony’s latest poetry and painting assemblages are a homage to those displaced as a result of war, economic crisis, mental anguish, ethnicity and “forever” soul searching. Tony points out in this diverse body of work, that the "Hobo Movement" erupted as a result of the Civil War, the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl and the American Homeless population of today.



My visit was inspired, as I painted, photographed, listened and reflected on my experience. It was an honor to witness Tony in action. Many props for the artistic support he offers to the Chicago community.
There is no doubt that Tony Fitzpatrick is an iconic artist who has consistently captured storytelling on a multitude of levels. Tony’s “Hobo Series” is a collection of images that convey a deep appreciation for Americana. This painting collection is Tony’s road map that leads you among the souls of great friends, seekers for the non-obvious, carpet baggers of dreams and the “Boxcar” wanderers looking to release their spirit onto the world.
"The Gray Angel" completed 05.11.09
“The Hobo’s Broken Rosary” by Tony Fitzpatrick featuring a new collection of fine art works, writings, poems and the Hobo alphabet.
"The Devil's Scarecrow"
Thank you Tony for the hospitality and great opportunity. You can see more of Tony's work by visiting his website and blog.


“The Hobo’s Broken Rosary” by Tony Fitzpatrick featuring a new collection of fine art works, writings, poems and the Hobo alphabet.

Thank you Tony for the hospitality and great opportunity. You can see more of Tony's work by visiting his website and blog.