“I think people are more susceptible to considering ideas that in other formats might be entirely unapproachable, but art creeps in through the senses and it changes people.”
Interview with artist Patrick Fleming
“The void within both my sculptures and my paintings is very much a part of the art and the piece.”
Interview with artist Sasha Rayevskiy
“Street art gives me the freedom to express my weird imagination, add some color, and spark conversation within local communities.”
Interview with artist David Mudrinich
“There is so little that we can control in this life. Your art is one thing that you can control and use to communicate what is really important to you.”
Interview with artist Suzannah Schreckhise
“I find that bringing together contrasting materials allows them to talk to one another, creating a conversation in which each material has a distinct voice.”
Interview with artist Joli Livaudais
“Working with photographs enables me to explore ideas of connection and shared pasts as well as to broaden my experience beyond my small sphere to share in the lives and loves of others.”
Interview with artist DebiLynn Fendley
“I have a heart for stories and for making connections with others through story.”
Interview with artist Fletcher Larkin
“For me, functionality is fundamental to the artistic aesthetic of my pottery.”
Interview with artist Virmarie DePoyster
“I have always been a ‘maker’ and many of my choices have been driven by my need to share stories and express myself creatively.”
Interview with artist Daniel Coston
“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.”