Collection: Michael Allen
A FEW THINGS ABOUT THE ARTIST
1. What do you do when you’re not making art? (Day job etc...).
Executive Director at a Memphis, TN, nonprofit.
2. Why do you make art?
It’s a struggle for me. I do not like to do things that I am not good at and painting - especially watercolors - is a challenge. I recently saw a quote that said “Be brave enough to suck at something new.” That pretty much sums up art for me!
3. What inspires you?
Nature. Color.
4. What/who are your influences?
John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, Winslow Homer.
5. If you could meet anyone dead or alive who would it be?
Winston Churchill; he blends my long-time interest in history with my new found interest in painting – and he enjoyed the occasional adult beverage.