Interviewed for Art St. Louis' exhibition, This Moment, by Roxanne Phillips:
Describe your artistic process/technique.
I start by taking photos. Whether it's an outdoor scene or a still life that I set up, I choose an image with a lot of light and color. Drawing with colored pencils is a lengthy process, building layer upon layer. A 16"x20" drawing, for example, can take several months to complete.
What is it about your preferred medium that you enjoy the most?
I draw with Prismacolor colored pencils on drafting film, which is a polyester surface. The film I use is transparent, so I can draw on both sides. This creates vibrant, rich colors. Colored pencils allow me to create crisp photorealistic images, which I enjoy
Describe your studio space – size, location, set up, what qualities must it have, what would you change?
My home studio has a large window with plenty of light and space. I draw on a tilted drafting table. I can't live without my ergonomic chair, natural daylight light and magnifier.
Do you have a studio routine? Most creative time of day to work? Process of thinking or setting up before you begin making?
I work in my studio everyday, for at least 8 hours. I begin each drawing by making color samples on a separate piece of drafting film, listing the colors I'll use.
What kind of music, books, and movies do you listen to while making art, if any?
I listen to audio books or podcasts while I work and I often get "lost in the zone." It's a great time to tune in to my favorite cooking shows or an audio book for my book club.
Describe your artistic process/technique.
I start by taking photos. Whether it's an outdoor scene or a still life that I set up, I choose an image with a lot of light and color. Drawing with colored pencils is a lengthy process, building layer upon layer. A 16"x20" drawing, for example, can take several months to complete.
What is it about your preferred medium that you enjoy the most?
I draw with Prismacolor colored pencils on drafting film, which is a polyester surface. The film I use is transparent, so I can draw on both sides. This creates vibrant, rich colors. Colored pencils allow me to create crisp photorealistic images, which I enjoy
Describe your studio space – size, location, set up, what qualities must it have, what would you change?
My home studio has a large window with plenty of light and space. I draw on a tilted drafting table. I can't live without my ergonomic chair, natural daylight light and magnifier.
Do you have a studio routine? Most creative time of day to work? Process of thinking or setting up before you begin making?
I work in my studio everyday, for at least 8 hours. I begin each drawing by making color samples on a separate piece of drafting film, listing the colors I'll use.
What kind of music, books, and movies do you listen to while making art, if any?
I listen to audio books or podcasts while I work and I often get "lost in the zone." It's a great time to tune in to my favorite cooking shows or an audio book for my book club.