Perché fai arte?

For me, painting is a way of creating something that emerges from an intimate, personal reflection.

Da quanto tempo dipingi?

I’ve been painting for as long as I can remember.

Hai seguito un corso di formazione artistica formale?

I haven’t received any formal art training; my background is in technical training.

Sei un artista professionista o un semplice appassionato?

I paint primarily as a hobby, although I’ve also led workshops and taught a few classes.

A chi e/o a cosa ti ispiri?

I’m primarily inspired by light and shadow, and by the beauty of everyday scenes.

Che tipo di musica ascolti mentre dipingi?

I enjoy listening to country and bluegrass music while painting.

Hai mai avuto un mentore?

Yes, I’ve had several mentors over the years, but no one in particular stands out.

Dipingi tutti i giorni?

Yes, I paint every day. If I’m not painting, I’m drawing.

Dipingi un'opera alla volta o lavori su più opere contemporaneamente?

I usually work on several paintings at the same time.

Prima create un bozzetto concettuale?

I usually make sketches before starting a painting.

Preferisci dipingere in studio o all'aria aperta?

I prefer painting plein air whenever possible, working directly from life.

Quanti colori principali utilizzi?

I use approximately ten core colors in my palette.

Tubi, padelle o bastoncini?

I use all three: tubes, pans, and sticks.

Utilizzi un liquido mascherante?

No, I don’t use masking fluid.

Come fai a sapere che la tua opera è finita?

I don’t really know. I stop painting when the painting starts to speak to me.