Where are you from originally?
Corfu, NY I’ve lived in Buffalo for 25 years now.
What is your medium?
Cigar Boxes, recycled materials, wood
Where do you draw your inspiration from?
All my fellow builders I’ve met, all across the world and my family
Name an artist (or more) that most inspires you?
Shena Speal, Mark Freeland
Is there a purpose to your artwork?
To create an alternative to the over produced, over priced, corporate instruments
How often do you work on your art?
Nightly
What or who first prompted you to venture into the art world?
Cigar Box Nation
Have you been schooled in art? Are you planning on attending art school? If so, where?
Self taught
Where is your current/next show in the city? Dates? Opening night?
Nietzsche’s, May 16th and at Saturday Artisan Market (SAM) at the Central Wharf in June and July – Facebook
Is there another local artist who you would like us to interview?
Kevin Jolly
What book are you reading right now?
The Kieth Richards Biography
What’s your favorite movie?
The Last Waltz
What’s your favorite restaurant in Buffalo?
Tough one… Probably “Mothers”
What’s the best thing about being an artist?
Self enjoyment
What’s the worst thing about being an artist?
I can handle criticisms…but not opinions…
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Support our local artists. Here are a few more Art Buffs to brush up on:
Jerome Greenberg, Elizabeth Leader, Jacqueline Welch, Doreen DeBoth, Joe Cascio, Candace Masters, Iris Kirkwood, Lukia Costello, Michael Morgulis, Julie Leatherbarrow, Chris Liberti, Michael Mararian, Daniel Rodgers, Bruce Adams, Ken Payne, Christina Cooke, Elise Anne Brooks, Frank Cravotta, Jackie Albarella, Gary Melius