你为什么创作艺术？

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

你画画多久了？

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

你接受过正规的艺术训练吗？

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

你是职业艺术家还是业余爱好者？

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

你从谁或什么事物中汲取灵感？

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

你画画的时候喜欢听什么类型的音乐？

I enjoy listening to country and bluegrass music while painting.

你有没有过导师？

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

你每天都画画吗？

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

你是一次只画一幅画，还是同时画好几幅？

I usually work on several paintings at the same time.

你会先创作概念作品吗？

I usually make sketches before starting a painting.

你更喜欢在画室里画画还是户外写生？

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

你们使用了多少种核心颜色？

I use approximately ten core colors in my palette.

管状、盘状还是棒状？

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

你使用遮蔽液吗？

No, I don’t use masking fluid.

你如何判断你的作品是否完成？

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