Of all the photographs, I am particularly captivated by the one of Dasha Balashova at work over a midnight blue canvas, in a white room accented with other midnight blue furnishings. She simultaneously blends with and stands apart from the space she herself has created, an artist amidst, almost within, her art, and as I read the writing inscribed into the work in progress, I translate, “What you see is not what you see,” and that, to me, is the essence of Dasha Balashova’s vision. more » “Interview with Dasha Balashova: the Visionary Artist”
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Interview with Chris Sheridan by Nina Pak
Storytelling is actually the core element of my art — the foundation upon which my paintings are built. I’m intrigued by early myths, traditional folklore, the histories, and the classics. Each painting I make explores one of these things, and every element in my compositions has symbolic meaning that supports that story.— Chris Sheridan
April Peters. Interview by Kelly Brown
When I first saw April Peters Designs, I was floored.
The amount of exquisite textile appreciation and attention to detail will amaze you. The Pieces are Grand to say the least. We only hope a museum would be so lucky someday to have April’s pieces on display. What a beautiful eccentric talented woman.
I had the pleasure of interviewing her, and this is what she had to say…
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Interview with Bill Garrett by Nina Pak
On a recent visit to Portland my friend Jean, whom I have known since high-school, took me to her cousins home for dinner, where Monte and his wife Susan made a meal fit for any gourmet restaurant. To my great delight Montes father Bill was with us that evening and I had an opportunity to speak with him about his life as an artist and view many of his large works that now are in every room of his sons home. more » “Interview with Bill Garrett by Nina Pak”
Rachel Kerby Couture Photoshoot with Nina Pak
It’s always a pleasure to shoot with Nina because it’s a very inspiring process, and I can see myself grow as an artist. I still remember the first few times we shot together, I would stay up all night to plan looks in my head and look at different photos online to get ideas. I know I have grown because in the more recent shoots with Nina I can plan as I go and get inspired while at the shoot.— Rachel Kerby