While the subject matter of Owen’s paintings seems to be restless and ever changing, what remains constant is a representation of the artist’s priorities. A sense of quiet and peace lies in much of his work, a humble relationship between capturing simple moments while appreciating the struggle and hard work that pervades every day life. The paintings themselves are overtly smooth and soft, using blending techniques that reference the artists time spent as a muralist and sign painter at Colossal Media in New York City. 

Whether pulling source imagery from personal photography, physical collaging, or old film stills, Owen’s goal as a painter is to communicate a personal spirituality: the simple magic of every day life by romanticizing the most mundane aspects of our humanity.