#10 – I align with well-established principles of resourcefulness and live according to a conservational philosophy grounded in efficacy and accountability.
In 2008, when I first moved into the Sarasota Industrial Park, I discovered that an architectural design company had recently moved out and that they’d discarded a large quantity of medium-density foam blocks. I considered it a boon and carted the best pieces back to the S.M.art studio to use on sculptural armatures. As a result of my resourcefulness, it was never necessary to buy block-foam during my 11 years in business.
#9 – I prefer to focus on cooperation over competition. I find fulfillment in working with others toward shared successes.
At the peak of our productivity at Moore Art Expressions there were ten of us working enthusiastically for a common cause. A shared dedication to individual expressions of creativity became a unifying force among us and the results were clearly evident in the aesthetic impact of the projects we produced.
#8 – I consistently prioritize the improvement of my communication skills. Whether I’m communicating verbally, visually, or via written correspondence, I strive to be clear and concise with the messages I send.
As a visual artist and an entrepreneur of modest means, I’ve found it necessary to build my own brand, ring my own bell, and organize and direct promotional events from start to finish. I’ve come to realize that this is business as usual for individual artists who venture to make a living by way of their calling. Through practice fueled by necessity, I’ve become proficient in this area of artistic expression.
#7 – As a child I was introduced to industry standards and protocols, blueprints, and schematic drawings by my father, who began his career as a mechanical draftsman and later transitioned to digital drafting as CAD became the standard in the industry.
Out of high school, I landed a job at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT. My father was a marine draftsman there and my maternal grandfather and uncle worked there as well. For three years I installed pipe hanging systems on Trident submarines following blueprints and adhering to tight procedural tolerances and requirements. Sketches, plans and standards ultimately became a familiar language woven through my work experience in the arts and the skilled trades. This familiarity made the transition from real-world sculpting into 3D modeling and animation much less intimidating given the XYZ orientation system used in computer graphics.
#6 – I’ve been employed by private individuals, small businesses, large corporations and non-profit organizations. Through the years, I’ve regularly asked myself one simple ethical question when it comes to working for others to earn a living – ‘If I were paying myself for the work Ido, would I be completely satisfied with the performance or would I be left wanting more for my money?
It’s not about working hard, but about working smart and nurturing a positive attitude. I’ve labored in some relatively difficult industries under leadership that wasn’t always beneficent or even fair, but at the end of each workday I always ask myself if I feel good about my performance. There’s always room for improvement, so I try not to judge myself too harshly. Rather, I just keep moving forward.
#5 –For a total of twelve years, I worked in logistics, driving various types of heavy equipment used in warehousing. For another 17 years, I worked as a skilled laborer in industrial manufacturing facilities and on construction sites. As one might expect, I’m well versed in occupational safetyprograms andpractices.
I’ve never been seriously injured on the job, and I don’t expect I ever will be. I practice mindfulness and invariably aim to stay present and aware in the workplace. When it comes to safety, I strive to lead by example.
#4 – A sizable portion of the work I’ve done in the arts has been done in the capacity of “ghost artist”. I’m still being asked to sign NDAs on occasion, but clients who know me well recognize the amount of respect I have for trademarks, copyrights and intellectual properties. For me, discretion is paramount when it comes to working for other artists and creative enterprises.
More often than not, the artists and organizations that I’ve worked for have been generous in their willingness torecommend me to others and also in allowing me to use images of the projects we’ve collaborated on as promotional materials in career development. These are a few of the clients and associates who trusted in my discretion when it came to these matters.
#3 – In a holistic way, I see myself as a ‘Practitioner’. In my experience, the cycles of learning, mastering and teaching are ongoing and eternally evolving. I moved beyond the delusions of perfectionism long ago.
For me, one of the most exhilarating features of creativity is found in witnessing the progression of individual art projects. Equally exciting though, is promoting the evolution of artistic aptitudesin others and encouraging their mastery over materials and processes.
#2 – At this moment in my artistic evolution there is only one place for me to move up to – my heart keeps insisting that the one place is NBCUniversal. I long to take part in manifesting the magic Universal Pictures has been delivering with their films and in their theme parks for more than a century.
Timeline of films by Universal Pictures that have influenced my life in the arts: 1) Three years after this fourth-grade photo was taken, “Jaws” was released. With some whining persuasion, my parents agreed to take me to see it in the theater. A jaw dropping audio/visual adventure to say the least! 2) The year of my high school graduation I saw the “Blues Brothers” in that same theater.I’m still proclaiming that “I’m on a mission from God” on rare occasions. 3) This photo represents 4 generations of Moore’s and includes my son Christopher at 18 months. A couple years after it was taken, Universal released “Jurassic Park”. Watching that awe-inspiring film in the theaterconvinced me to apply to the BFA Computer Animation program at the Ringling College of Art and Design. 4) The year “Twister” was released I entered the animation program at RCAD. Our young family visited the Universal Orlando Resort many times during the following years. “Twister… Ride it Out” was one of my personal favorites at the park. 5) In 2023, my first year at the Savannah College of Art and Design, I saw “Oppenheimer” at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. This epic film was the icing on the cake for me. I knew without a doubt I needed to find a way into the Universe of Talent at NBCUniversal.
And here it is! The number one reason why NBCUniversal should bring me aboard as a creative team member –
#10 – I’ve been preparing myself physically, intellectually and spiritually for a position at NBCUniversal since I graduated with an MFA in Film and Television from SCAD in June of last year. I have an unwavering confidence that the Talent Acquisition Team at Universal will place me where I’ll be of the greatest value to the organization. I’m ready, willing and over the top excited to start the next leg of my artistic journey within the Universal cosmos of creativity.
I’ve been reading the fantastic press releases about all the amazing projects in development around the globe,and each and every one of them has been stoking the fires of my passion to build new worlds. I’m fully fueled and ready to launch into a creative career at NBCUniversal!
Historically, artistic endeavor has been commissioned and supported by those who have access to the necessary resources to transform subjective ideas into objective realities. Having owned and operated two commercial art businesses over the course of 11 years and having funded both businesses primarily through income generated by the art projects I was able to secure and produce, I’ve certainly learned to appreciate the value of capital investment. During those years, I regularly found myself funding the most recent projects with the balance payments from the projects most recently completed. This way of conducting business requires constant hustle and affords very limited time for enjoyment of the process. As an artist who truly appreciates the learning curve that leads to the mastery of materials and processes, I can say without hesitation that I prefer to work with ample and appropriate resources on hand.
“It takes money to make money!”, they say, and I would definitely agree with them, but I’d also add that it takes a number of other equally important resources to grow a profitable business. In my experience, the most valuable resource of all, is the human one. A creative team might have all the time and money it needs to produce a successful outcome, but if the members of that team lack the skillsets, talents and initiative needed, the project could quickly fall to pieces… and there’s certainly no profit in that.
Attitude is everything in all areas of human endeavor. When it comes to creative industries, having the right teammates can transmute the outcome of a concept or project from average to extraordinary in a heartbeat. To see Moore process photos and descriptions, just click over to the portfolio page on this site – https://grandprovidentiaunited.blog/art-gallery/Through the process of conceptualizing and producing the thesis film “Third Eye from the Sun” and writing a thesis paper to support the film, I learned the importance of maintaining the personal initiative to see a project through to its fruition against all odds. The challenges were many, but the will to succeed overcame all obstacles. Here’s a link to “Third Eye from the Sun” – https://vimeo.com/1097614638/d48cb9a6d3?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
I’ve learned to acknowledge and embrace my personal value as a human resource as well. I’ve been practicing creativity in all the affairs of this lifetime since I was a toddler. I believe that I’ve sufficiently earned the privilege to publicly affirm the positive contributions I’ve made to the arts and culture through my continued dedication to the field. I regularly celebrate victories, both minor and magnificent, and I look to the future with high expectations of what’s to come. Past accomplishments and achievements are water under the bridge, but they are also steppingstones that have brought me to ever increasing personal fulfillment. And as for the many challenges and learning experiences I’ve weathered, they’ve only further enhanced my appreciation for a well-executed art project.
Perhaps the most important feature of the human resource is the mind. Original thoughts and ideas, inspired visions, and authentic concepts have the power to transform the mediocre into the miraculous. The perceived value of a masterfully crafted work of art is arrived at by consensus. Humankind has evolved a highly sophisticated sense of aesthetic appraisal which subsequently leads to an assigned price tag. Growing up in Hope, Rhode Island, I never thought much about getting rich or being famous, but I did dream about making powerful art; art that would inspire positive change in the world. Over the decades, that dream has transformed into a clear understanding of my higher purpose in this world, as a human being and as a creator of visual art which rises above and moves beyond the expected.
I’m sure there are those who would assume that I’ve come to some kind of high point in my artistic career; that I’ve used up my allotment of inventiveness and burned through my conceptual storehouse of fresh ideas. Well, from where I’m standing, I see only a multitude of creative peaks I’ve yet to scale, and the only reason I’d agree to look away or back down would be if I were asked to compromise my artistic integrity for a paycheck. That’s a form of regret I refuse to invite to the dinner table. Intellectually, I’m ready to raise the bar and bring ideas to life, whether I’m employed by an established organization or I’m founding another startup. I’ve always been careful to encourage the work of my unbounded imagination, and I intend to continue dreaming and realizing those dreams until I can imagine no more. It may sound strange, but in mind and spirit, I feel like I’m just starting out.
When I was a child, I regularly experienced the sensation that my hands were expanding until they broke free of the confines of my bedroom and spread outwards to the world at large. Of course, I could see that they weren’t actually expanding, I knew it was all in my head. But that “knowing” didn’t quell the feelings of awe I experienced whenever this sensation took hold on my spirit. Retrospectively, I can imagine that my hands were symbolically signaling the desire to create something out of nothing.
In the assessment of my value as a human resource, I’ve found it necessary to make an honest appraisal of my physical abilities and the health of this body that my mind and spirit inhabit. I’m pleased and grateful to report that I feel more robust and energetic now than I have since my mid-forties. When the pandemic surged into reality in 2020, I decided it was time to start taking the responsibility for my own health and welfare much more seriously. I initiated a daily routine of stretching and calisthenics followed by a brisk 3–5-mile walk. I started reading the labels of the foods I was eating, eventually cutting out high fructose, GMOs and chemical additives. I buy organic when it’s available and prefer to prepare meals fresh rather than buying processed ingredients or factory prepared frozen dinners. I haven’t resorted to vegetarianism yet, but I do try to buy ethically sourced meats and eggs, thus avoiding the factory farmed alternatives. I’ve allowed my intuition, and the signals that my body sends me, to be the guides when I’m making choices between what’s healthy and unhealthy. I’ve learned to trust in the process of authentic living, knowing that I’m the creator of my own reality.
In a flash of pure inspiration, the bright light of my creative vision intensified until I could clearly see an unlimited potential for artistic growth and expansion. As the father of two children, I can readily compare this epiphany to the moment I realized that Christopher and Victoria had become adults, each with their own ideals and preferences as to how they would like to proceed with their lives. I understood in that moment, without question, that it was time for me to step back and watch them take charge of their own lives, for better or for best. Similar to the that realization, during the witnessing and acknowledgment of the maturation of my creative powers, I was filled with a profound sense of peace and acceptance. The acceptance was universal in nature. Not only was I ready to accept my higher purpose in the world, an acceptance which made it possible for me to fully embrace the role of being a multi-talented and exceptionally educated Visual Artist and Writer, but I also sensed an absolute acceptance of the person I’d become by the broader world around me. It was a lot like stepping through a doorway; a doorway I’d been standing outside of for far too long. Suddenly, my previously ephemeral and subjective visions were solidified into a treasure trove of concrete and identifiable forms and concepts. Abstract ideas became visually accessible to my mind by way of my heart (intuitively). I was born with a passion for creativity, so I’m accustomed to spiritual breakthroughs, but this awakening I experienced was something entirely new, its echoes are still reverberating throughout my mind, my body and my spirit.
I’ve been unable to pinpoint exactly when this metamorphosis took place, in truth it seemed to occur over the course of three or four days, but I can tell you that it happened sometime during the past month (November 2025). So, what does this transformative experience mean, and how does it inform the next steps in my creative journey? That’s an excellent question! Read on, and I’ll do my best to describe the vision of what comes next.
Abundant Past Behind – Abundant Future Ahead
I choose to limit the time I spend looking back. I see the past for what it is – an imaginary construct of thoughts, emotions, memories, and lessons learned. I choose instead, to keep the primary focus of my life energy trained on the present moment and the future. Being fully aware that the future circumstances and experiences of this lifetime will be determined almost entirely by my thoughts and actions now, I choose to envision a life of abundance. This is not wishful thinking; it’s an act of intentional focus, meant to orchestrate positive future circumstances. Yes, I’m fully committed to the idea that each of us has the capacity to design a life that is meaningful and fulfilling based on our own passions and preferences. I’m eager to venture forward into the next phase of my creative journey, as a storyteller, a filmmaker, a fine artist, and an inventor of imagery as yet unimagined.
The evolution of an idea: The first bronze sculpture I created was “Working for Peanuts” (left). From the moment I completed the piece, I was dissatisfied with the negative tone of the original concept. The new title is “Libertus”. The original sculpture is in storage at the moment, waiting to be finished, remolded and cast in bronze as a unique work of art.
Idyllic Expectations
Since graduation, in June of this year, I’ve been contemplating what kind of short-term and long-term solutions I can envision for the future of my artistic expression. As I’ve been diligently searching for employment, I’ve also been making some thoughtfully refined discernments about the ideal career circumstances I’m looking to manifest. The following paragraph is written as a Personal Mission Statement, but it could also be regarded as a Letter of Intent for potential employers, investors, partners and associates who are visiting this site to learn more about the substance of my character, the depth of my dedication to artistic excellence and the breadth of my creative qualifications and experience. I remain open to an unlimited source of possibilities and potentialities.
Ideally, I would love to find a mid-level position within an established film studio or themed entertainment venue having the potential for career growth and expansion. I would be equally as excited to find a role in film and television production as a writer, script supervisor, or a location scout as I would be in filling a more traditional artist’s position, such as set builder, model and prop fabricator, or an SFX studio assistant. I would enter into any one of these roles with the same level of enthusiasm and commitment as I’ve always practiced when it comes to creative industries.
Eventually, when I’m offered the opportunity to join an organization in a suitable creative role, I’m confident that I will prove myself as an asset to that organization within a short period of time. I am committed to becoming a writer and director of feature-length films within the next ten years. This goal represents my passion for storytelling and my ambition to contribute meaningfully to the film industry. I recognize that achieving this ambition requires hard work and perseverance. I am fully prepared to earn this privilege by dedicating all of my best qualities and strengths to my work. My aim is not only to fulfill my personal aspirations but also to elevate the success of the entire organization through my efforts. This is the way I’ve always focused my energies. Whether I was installing pipes on nuclear submarines, manufacturing neon signs, producing bronze sculptures for artists and art patrons, or creating the next Scott Joseph Moore original artwork, I’ve always kept the focus on producing the best possible outcome under the given parameters of timelines, resources, and expectations. Although, as I stated in the title of this post, I’m intent on moving beyond all expectations when it comes to my artistry.
To unveil the new fantastic, we’ll first need to extract some sturdy threads which have been woven into the fabric of our perceived reality by the acclaimed visionaries and exiled heretics who came before us. By simply weaving more unique threading’s into a tapestry that’s already overladen with ideas and imaginings (both antiquated and revolutionary) we’d be bound to obliterate some clear sightlines into the timeless realm of the unimaginable. If just one bold and unadulterated look should bring us beyond the borderlands of the known, we might yet bear witness to the vast unknown. “Purveyor of nonsense!”, you exclaim, “There’s nothing new under the sun. Just old ideas reimagined, rehashed and regurgitated.” Let’s suppose I do acknowledge and agree with what you say. Subsequently, I might wonder if that’s why the most memorable modern tales seem to start somewhere in the middle of the story. The story I’ll begin telling you today may not be entirely unique, or even original, in your estimation, but I assure you that it comes from a primordial place within my own psyche. A place that I perceive is eternally in direct contact with all that exists. The story’s origins are ancient and futuristic, both. It’s place in time is ambiguous although its theme is ubiquitous. A story like this one needs an introduction that is outside the norm. And so, it begins, on an outer ripple, somewhere in the middle… –
Once upon a mind, there was an itch, an itch that seemed nearly impossible to scratch.
“Sacred Symmetry – Trees Speaking to the Stars”
Third Eye from the Sun
“It’s happening again. I’ve been driven into social exile enough times to know why it’s happening this time. In fact, if I was getting to know someone who behaved like myself, I would be inclined to exile me too.” Maynard was speaking out loud in the park again. Parents and children were staring again. And although the others couldn’t tell, the air around Maynard felt like wadded wool again. What’s worse, the woolen air was penetrating his scalp and skull again. His itching mind rolled over, presenting its pale underbelly to May’s inward gaze. “Scratch me!” This last was blurted out so emphatically that even the brazen birds went silent. Maynard needed to move. He needed to move now. How long had he been sitting there, back against the chain link fence, communing with plastic cups and cigarette butts? He had no idea how long he’d been there, but he was sure it was longer than the last time the itch had come to visit. Even in the depths of his misery, Maynard was consciously aware of one particularly positive aspect of his current dilemma. He knew that every other time he’d experienced this type of cognitive maelstrom, he’d had a major breakthrough in his metaphysical expansion within days after the worst of the itching had subsided. He was getting close to something magnificent. He knew it. He knew it just as well as he knew that he and Sammy were through. And how did he know that he and Sammy were through? She had told him so, in no uncertain terms. Stiffly, Maynard pulled himself into a standing position and lurched away through the woolen air and the silent stares.
“Third Eye Supreme”
Concept development has always been my favorite part of the process of creation. For the coming months, leading up to the fall quarter of my studies at SCAD, I’ll be developing the concept and the visual language that will be used to tell the story of “Third Eye from the Sun”. This story will be told in the form of a 15-minute film and a supporting research paper. I’ve begun the preliminary research for the paper. I intend to study relevant materials from the fields of physical science (physics), philosophy, metaphysics, theology, and the environmental and social sciences. I’ll be using my intuition to guide me in these studies to keep me from chasing too many rabbits down too many holes. This is but one of the pathways I intend to explore on the march toward the realization of the “Grand Providentia Projection”. Subscribe to this site if you’d like to get email notifications whenever I add a new chapter to the “True story, as yet unfolding…”
A True Story, as Yet Unfolding... 