The Bell Tolls For Thee HP 315 Digital Depth Perception Digital Camera: HP 315 Fall Illusions 35mm Camera/ 200 SP XXX 35mm Camera Roadside Fall Flowers 38mm Camera/Color Lady of the Night Various shades of Lead Pencils. Alcatraz Leftover Black Charcoals.

The artist
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Single

Education:
Native Rhode Islander: Yes What keeps me here?It must be the Weanies,the RI Chowda, neighborly people, and Clamcakes @ Aunt Carrie's Restaurant.
Do you have a day job? Yes Work in a Detox.
Upcoming Shows
None at the moment, unless you invite me.

Craft Interview
• Describe your style simply.
My photography:Whatever moves me in the moment;I sometimes plan for it too.I mostly love nature kinds of shots with 35mm at various speeds. My Drawings: I'm new to this medium;use various leads and charcoals; love to experiment with almost anything; hope to draw from someone's pose someday; love the human body;any volunteers? My future plan is to paint with acrylics.
• What do you buy at the art supply store?
I buy whatever I need,mostly new lead pencils and recently some charcoals. Next will be supplies for painting with acrylics;looking forward to it.
• What technical problems intrigue you?
The finer details;getting them exact, although distortions can be lots of fun too. I love to experiment with blending various shades and utilizing erasers to assist with highlighting. I never knew erasers could be so much fun;always thought they were used for mistakes! Amazing little tool! I also use the technique of contrasting lines for effect. With my camera, the result is not always planned; that's the beauty of creation.
• Among your own work, what is your favorite piece? Where is it now?
I have many sunsets;the one depicted was taken on the Jamestown Bridge shot out my sunroof of my car; the reflection was miracle,totally unexpected. Recently is my "Fall Illusions"; the pond at Polaski State Park was so placid. Another recent photo is a Finalist entry in a photography contest.
• What impressions do you want others to take from your work?
Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder; there is so much beauty in RI! All you have to be is creative;let your mind loose and you never know what the outcome will be. Half the time I don't plan the end product. Art is truly a process, a beautiful one at that.
• Where/how can others view and purchase your work?
You can e-mail me and we can discuss it. Come to my club and join us: http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/pencildrawingforfunandskill -feel free to join us. Email me at: mobydick199@yahoo.com
• What are the sources of courage?
My Art is my passion; it never depends on money;it would help, but I mostly do it for fun., although it would be nice to be hired some day for fun stuff!!!
• Anything else you want to say? Say it here...
Anyone can be an artist if you want to. Attend some of Open Gallery nights at RISD; there have been open Art classes for free; just try it;you may even surprise yourself.