Who is your favorite artist? Florida Hall of Fame Original Highwaymen Johnny Daniels, deceased… another (still living) is Hall of Fame James Gibson. What makes painting nature so incredible? Nature is an ever changing phenomenon God given creation we must cherish. What is your favorite album? Michael Jackson, Thriller Why have you supported Big Bend…
Who has been your biggest influence as an artist? Jackson Pollock is my biggest influence as an artist. I like the freedom of his style and when I first started out as a painter I sort of copied his style simply because it looked like fun. I also like the wildness of it as I…
How would you describe your artistic style? I do a lot of nature photography but enjoy superimposing a number of my original photos in a unique composition either dream-like, nostalgic or inspiring. What advice would you give to young artists? My advice to young artists, is don’t give in to trends or fads. Great talent…
When did you realize your love for creating art? Creating art has just always been apart of me in some way, my dad is an artist and my mom is a dancer so the arts were always big in my house. But I’d have to say when I really realized my love for creating art…
When did you realize your love for creating art? My love for photography began when I was 9 years old. My mother allowed me to use her camera to take pictures at a zoo in Budapest, Hungary. I was hooked right then and there. I love capturing candid moments revealing the true essence of my…
How would you describe your artistic style? My artistic style is abstract – realism. I love detail, but also like fluidity of paint or graphite. Who or what is your biggest inspiration as an artist? Inspiration for my art comes from what is going on in my life, design, nature and our world. What piece…
What is the best advice you have received about art? Art has no nationality, no religion, no race, no gender, but communicates universally. Who or what is your biggest inspiration as an artist? Who: Many, in particular, my mentor Prof. Jacob Pichhadze What: My biggest inspiration is the reaction when someone sees the art work.…
When did you realize your love for creating art? In my early 60’s. Who or what is your biggest inspiration as an artist? Nature What piece of your own artwork are you most proud of? Tough question – unable to answer – it would be like picking your favorite child. What is your current favorite…
What is the best advice you have been given about Art? When I was 7 years old my grandmother handed me a canvas, oil paints, and paint brushes, and she told me these magic words. It’s your world paint it how YOU see it in your minds eye. Who or what is your biggest inspiration…
How has your artistic style changed over time? Because I started ceramics at a later time in life, I have experimented with various forms and firing types. Over time I have been able to narrow the focus to some extent, but I still enjoy exploring. I have been naturally drawn to the beauty of ash…