“I generally will not paint something if I don’t understand the object.”
Interview with artist Gene Sparling
“Much of my work draws upon the simple forms found in nature. I find it fascinating how simple shapes resonate within us and create feelings and moods.”
Interview with Argenta Arts District entrepreneurs John Gaudin and Corky Patton
“Our residents recognize that the arts are leading the downtown turnaround and take great pride in the vibe that’s been created.”
Interview with artist Rebecca Thompson
“The flow of light is always fascinating, arresting, and elusive – something I and many others have struggled to understand.”
Interview with artist Laura Raborn
“Sometimes, it seems like we can see a relationship developing between the art and the person looking at the art.”
Interview with artist Kellie Lehr
“One of the things I love about abstraction is the participation it encourages in the viewer.”
What have I learned after 40 interviews?
“The interviews were always meant to be an opportunity for the artist to tell their story.”
Interview with artist Linda Lopez
“I look at the silhouette of objects around me to find inspiration.”
Interview with artist Melissa Cowper-Smith
“I’ve found that making paper is a lot like painting. The fibers are wet and move around. When they dry they hold the history of the movement.”
Interview with artist Ricky Sikes
“When I set out to paint a scene I try to capture the essence of the location or how it ‘feels’ to be there.”
Interview with artist Guy Bell
“I think art is interesting when there’s a dissonance of textures and associations.”
Interview with artist Cynthia Kresse
“I love to show the way natural and artificial light sources can spotlight and create such interesting features and shadows.”
Interview with artist Evan Lindquist
“When I’m involved in the creative process, I push the limits beyond the bounds of certainty — that’s fun!”
Interview with artist Chris Hynes
“The process I use to create these sculptures begins in the local junkyard.”
Interview with artist Matt McLeod
“My process is to create interesting shapes, contrasting tonal values and distinct variations in color temperature.”
Interview with artist Kat Wilson
“I’m always looking to the future and new ways to make art.”
Interview with artist Barbara Satterfield
“My sculptures and vessels explore themes of instinct, adaptation, survival and transformation.”
Interview with artist Keith Runkle
“I like taking characters out of context. It creates tension – and humor.”
Interview with artist Aj Smith
“Art to me is a form of visual communication, often more truthful and genuinely honest than in the words we sometime use.”
Interview with artist Steven Schneider
“As artists we know that the arts create community and lift the human spirit.”