City May 4, 2012 9:56 AM

Art Buff: Jeff Quigley

Art Buff: Jeff Quigley
Where are you from originally? 

Wyoming, NY
 
What is your medium? 

Mixed
 
How has Buffalo influenced your work? 

Buffalo is where I started sharing my work with people other than family. I met Brian Nesline [Faces of Buffalo] and he told me I need to get my work out there.
 
Where do you draw your inspiration from? 

My family
  
What is your preferred subject matter? 

Upcycling

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How do you feel you can best advance to the next level, or are you most happy where you are now? 

I'm happy doing what I'm doing
 
What is another medium that you would like to learn? Or that you have already learned? 

Maybe woodcarving I've tried just can't get it

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Is there a purpose to your artwork? 

To repurpose found objects into something someone else can enjoy
 
How often do you work on your art? 

A few times a week

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What or who first prompted you to venture into the art world? 

My mom
 
Have you been schooled in art? Are you planning on attending art school? If so, where? 

No
  
Where is your current/next show in the city? Dates? Opening night? 

Saturday Artisan Market (SAM) at the Central Wharf - June 2nd and August 11th,18th

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Where did you learn your craft? 

Self taught
 
What book are you reading right now? 

Easter Rising
 
What's your favorite movie? 

Butcher Boy or Clay Pigeons
 
What's the best thing about being an artist? 

The finished piece
 
What's the worst thing about being an artist? 

Can't think of one
 
Who would you most like to sell a work of art to? 

Anyone that really enjoys it

 
Jeff Quigley | J.E.R.K.creations - Facebook


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Very cool. Very talented artist!

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