Patricia Missler

1) Art is: life's visual heartbeat. 2) Recently inspired by: my abundant garden. 3) Before making art, has been known to have: leaps of faith.

Kathleen Crampton

1) Before making art, has been known to: make a mess. 2) Most recent inspiration: a voggy sunset. 3) I make art because: joy compells me.

Elizabeth (Liz) Miller

1) Art is a: journey into unmanifested. 2) I make art because of: its unspeakable spirit. 3) Best part of being an artist: life dance participation.

Deedee Bodine

1) Knew she was an artist when: was born blue.
2) Always inspired by: mother nature's abundance.
3) Before making art it helps to: be at peace.

Hosoi

1) Knew I was an artist when: papa showed me.
2) Goal as an artist: sharing with world. 3) Before creating, has been known to: collect road junk.

Jennifer Schwarz

1) Knew she was an artist when: life became art.
2) A piece begins: with a feeling. 3) Sharing her artwork: completes the process.

Joy Nemiroff

1) Makes art because: art focuses experiences.
2) Chose favorite medium because: fabric moves space. 3) Uses color to: hear its voices.

Connie Firestone

1) Goal as an artist: connect with people. 2) A piece begins: when it's time. 3) And is finished: when it speaks.

Rosemary Miller

1) Uses color: to express life. 2) A piece begins: when daylight appears. 3) Knew I was an artist when: I was born.

Rozemaryn van der Horst

1) Knew she was an artist when: never knew it.
2) Biggest challenge: the work itself. 3) Get my best ideas: when I'm asleep.

JoDee Schumer

1) Knew she was an artist when: eating a crayon.
2) Has most fun: creating with friends. 3) Hopes her art will: brighten a life.

Mary Villaire

1) Most recent inspiration: daybreak with mana.
2) Goal as an artist: learn from heart. 3) A piece is finished: with a blessing.

Dux Missler

1) Art is: gardening, cooking, painting. 2) Biggest challenge: the right attitude. 3) Makes art because: life is art.

Anita Broennimann

1) Uses color to: set a mood. 2) Gets best ideas from: listening to music. 3) Art is: magical, inspirational, controversial.

Martina Stephens

1) Art is essential because: makes us see. 2) Best part of being an artist: age doesn't matter. 3) Biggest challenge of managing an art gallery: matching your market.

JD Morrison

1) Makes art because: it allows contemplation. 2) A piece begins: with good lighting. 3) Goal as an artist: to reflect nature.

James C. Osterberg Jr

1) Most fun I have as an artist: selling a painting.
2) Inspired by: Vincent van Gogh. 3) A piece is finished: when it's happy.

Diane Renchler

1) Knew she was an artist with: her first watercolor. 2) Goal as an artist: to keep painting. 3) She's happy: when she paints.

Erich Broennimann

1) Biggest challenge: finding enough time. 2) Chose favorite medium because: it is touchable. 3) I make art because: I enjoy creating.

Patti Pease Johnson

1) Best part of teaching art: seeing students aglow. 2) Chose favorite medium because: loves the fluidity. 3) Hopes her art will: lighten people up.

Heather Alexis Morrison

1) Most recently inspired by: this morning's coffee.
2) Gets best ideas when: immersed in work. 3) Most fun project ever: co-creating this book.

Dr Rodney Chang

1) Art is a: way to be. 2) Recent inspiration: lava form expression. 3) A piece is finished: now or later.

Ira Ono

1) Knew he was an artist when: nospell, nomath, nowrite. 2) Before making art, likes to: swim, dream, garden. 3) Art is essential because: it saves lives.