Artists: Pet Portraits

Artist Interview With Ellen Silverberg

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Today’s Artist Interview Is With Ellen Silverberg From East Hampton, New York.

Whopple: How long have you been an artist?
Ellen:
Since I was a child. I attended the Art Student’s League in NYC at the age of ten.

Whopple: Tell us about your first attempts to be creative.
Ellen:
For as long back as I can remember I loved making things with my hands. I also copied every painting from The World Book Encyclopedia that I could find.

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Artist Interview With Clair Hartmann

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Today’s Artist Interview Is With Clair Hartmann From Wilmington, North Carolina

Whopple: How long have you been an artist?
Clair:
For as long as I can remember I’ve always loved drawing and have worked towards becoming an artist; my “real job” of graphic designer afforded me a creative outlet which has slowly transformed into that of a full time artist.

Whopple: Tell us about your first attempts to be creative.
Clair:
I had a Dalmation when I was young and would draw her when she was sleeping. I also drew a lot in church, my bible was full of drawings.

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