What got you into making art ?

 

My father always had a work shop in which I spent a lot of time woodworking. I thought that learning to carve would enhance the work but discovered that I enjoyed carving more than precision woodwork.

 

What inspires you ?

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Other artists no matter their medium inspire me especially those that think outside the box. I feel so lucky to have met so many creatives In my life.

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Favourite smells ?

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Flowers in the garden

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Coffee or Tea ?

 

coffee

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Do I have a favourite piece of my own ?

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When I look at old work I see where I could have done better so usually my favorite is the one I am working on, that said the only piece I 

I regret selling is a piece called Venus,

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Best advice received ?

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Live in the moment with gratitude 

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Favorite Colour ?

 

Purple…..no Blue. Actually Blue ….or maybe purpley blue

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​What is the connective force behind art ?

 

I am not really understanding the question. What I know is that there is a force that drives me to create and improve, it is not a choice.

 

Your chosen superpower would be ?

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Xray vision…..the glasses from the comic books never worked!

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​Most challenging piece you ever made ?

 

The most challenging is usually the current work in progress, every piece seems to be a rollercoaster of love and hate until it’s done,     Hopefully it ends on the love side but not every piece works out and many can land on indifference.

 

​Favorite swear word ?

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I don’t like swearing. I will but it takes a lot to get me to that point.

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​Do you need an atmosphere to create ?

 

Absolutely not. I do like to listen to music when I create but I work anywhere anytime including in my truck at the grocery store parking lot.

 

Favorite desert ?

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My Wife Annette makes a cinnamon roll with pastry and brown sugar from my  mothers recipe. Although it is simple it is like a hug from the past and Annette understands that so it’s also a big hug from the present.