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1. Where are you from?
Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri.
I’ve done some traveling but not too much. Still a lot of places
to see and things to do.
2. Do you make your living at
art?
Sadly, no. Currently, I have
a non artistic fulltime job that pays the bills. I’m hoping though
that the future will bring a change and I’ll be able to cast off
the shackles of my non art internment.
3. Do you smoke or drink?
Only tuna, and only socially…..
4. Did you study art anywhere?
Yes. I studied fine art
and received my A.F.A. at the junior college level. While there
I also studied ceramics, design, and sculpture. Ceramics is way
cool.. If I didn’t draw I would probably do some ceramic sculptures.
5. Why did you stop at an A.F.A.?
Money! I just didn’t have the
resources to go on and spend 40k to let someone say, “hey, you
can draw…” So, I managed to get about half-way through the B.F.A.
program and then just slowly fell out from it. Also, my instructors
at the junior college level where really top notch and I think
I learned so much more than the next university would have taught
me.
6. And is drawing your favorite?
By far. I’ve been split
right down the middle when it comes to drawing. I create these
fine art style figurative works as my reduction drawings while
the digital means lets me get a more comic and commercial appearance
to works. So when I start to feel overwhelmed I can put it aside
and break out something totally different. That’s good.
7. Do you sell much artwork
that you make?
Actually, not too many yet.
I did sell a self portrait to my college. It’s been put in their
permanent collection. Also I entered the 2005 Tom Of Finland emerging
erotic artist competition. Took second place in the single figure
category…. That was very exciting. But that was a win, not a sale….
8. Erotic art? Do you consider
yourself an erotic artist?
Well, I don’t personally,
but other people seem to bring that up a lot. I do like drawing
a variety of subjects. It just happens that I like drawing attractive
pictures of men most of all. And I want to try to be a little
sexy and alluring but creative also with the images. Also, I really
like drawing clothing like jeans, shirts, or boots. Those are
very exciting for me to create on the paper. It's not just always
a skin show.
9. So what inspires you?
Hmmm, well all kinds of stuff
actually. Anything from music to movies, commercials, ads, billboards,
reality shows, daydreaming, other artists...I usually find that
something pops into my head from those things and I always look
towards other artists for inspiration. College taught me to research
other artist's works and learn from it while developing my own
style. I think it's important to spend time soaking up other visuals
for any artist. It does make you more attuned to what you do when
you create a piece. I also get a lot of ideas while driving in
the car too.
10. Interesting. So what’s your
intent with the website, Studio H112?
I’m hoping that
people will get to know my work and at the same time get interested
enough to purchase some to enjoy in their own homes. I have lots
of things sitting around to look at in my own house. Everyone
should have art in their homes. It just makes life better. Something
alluring, or just interesting. A conversation piece or a piece
that sends the neighbors screaming out the front door. Whatever
floats your boat…..
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