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1. What has been the greatest help to your art? (influences, people, training)

There are many wonderful art museums and galleries in the greater D.C.
area. Seeing those works in person is inspiring. The Stackler Museum
is one of my favorites. Meeting other artists has also been critical
to my development. My friend and local artist Steve Loya has had the
most influence on me in recent years. He's introduced me to a variety
of styles, media, techniques and tools, even if it's just to dabble
in.

2. What resources do you feel are essential to selling artwork?

I rarely sell original artwork. The few pieces that I've parted with I
sold at comic shows and a few auctions for charity. However, I am
planning on selling more works this year because they are starting to
accumulate. For that, I plan test a few local galleries and see how
that goes.

3. If you could go on all expense paid drinking binge for three days
with three historical figures (an artist, a writer and one free
choice) who would you choose for drinking buddies?

Alex Raymond, H.G. Wells and Andre the Giant. Raymond's 'Flash Gordon'
pages were one of the most beautifully illustrated strips of all time.
You have to see an original to truly appreciate his work. Re: Wells,
I've always enjoyed science fiction set in the Victorian era. His
works were genius. As far as Andre the Giant goes, he was larger than
life. Just his presence would stop anything. And his drinking binges
are legendary!