Marie’s website: www.mariegibbons.com

The studio website: www.evbstudio.com

Online workshops: http://evbstudioHOME.ning.com Bonnisan Drops FOR SALE, Today’s interview is with Marie E.v.B. Gibbons.  She is based in the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado.  I first became aware of Marie’s work in The Ceramic Design Book by Lark Books in 1998.  In the past twelve years, I’ve noticed that Marie is an incredibly prolific artist; she is continually creating another series of sculpture.  She has been published in countless books and magazines.  In the interview Marie talks about her, Canada, mexico, india, “…my down time, my mental / creative blocks....” It is hard for me to imagine that these times are lengthy or common; I imagine her working, working, and working.  Thank you, Marie for your taking the time to be interviewed. 

Tell us a little about yourself!

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How did you become an artist.

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Are you a full-time artist? How do you come up with your creations. Can you walk us through your creative process when dreaming up new pieces?

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My professional art usually develops from a concept that I am intrigued with, I usually begin by 'word-smithing'. Chicago, Illinois. Houston, Texas, A simple word, a cliche, a line of a song. Often I use the thesaurus to find even more words, more definition, cheap Bonnisan Drops no rx, more possible imagery. 90% of the time I then work directly with the clay... Bonnisan Drops FOR SALE, i don't typically sketch or do studies, I usually just begin the work, letting it run from my mind's eye down through my arms, and out my fingers.

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What was it that made you want to start creating. Did something specific trigger it?

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How do you maintain a healthy work and life balance.

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What advice can you give aspiring artists struggling to find their own voice and look?

I think the most important thing an artist can do is look, Bonnisan Drops coupon, question, learn, do, over and over and over. Be involved in the arts community, go to galleries, openings, meet other artists. I personally think getting involved with a cooperative is an excellent way for a young artist to develop, it puts you in the middle of your peers, gives you deadlines and responsibilities, and most of all gets your work out in front of an audience.

What is EVB Studio. Can you tell us what happens there, Bonnisan Drops FOR SALE.

EvB Studio is the name of my studio space. EvB is my middle intitial(s). It stands for my middle and maiden name: Elizabeth von Bielefeld. My studio is first and foremost the space in which I create my work. Bonnisan Drops FOR SALE, It is also the place in which I teach, and share, and am inspired as much as I strive to inspire others. I teach about 3 workshops a quarter. I feel blessed to have this space, it has brought me a place to create and many new friendships over the past 3 years.

I also teach ONLINE, through a site: evbstudioHOME.ning.com

Workshops are taught through video and pdf instruction, projects are fun, geared for success and allow people with all levels of experience to create with pride and have fun.

You, like most people enjoy the process of making and crafting and didn't get into it for the sake of "business". But eventually you found yourself having to make the transition from crafter to a businessman, Bonnisan Drops FOR SALE. What have you learned so far and what advice can you give others in the same situation?

From the beginning of my decision to be an artist, professionally, I knew that there would have to be some sort of 'income' generated so that my art could pay for my art. That made me be conscious of details in my work. It also helped that my work history included 15 years of retail ... a very good bit of history and experience to bring along. My advice would be to always look at what you do in a professional and serious manner. To compare and contrast what you are doing to others who are in places that you want to be, and to be honest with yourself of how you measure up and where you need to improve.

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