*How would you describe your style of art?
-I feel my style is highly influenced by Nouveau and Cubist compositions. A technical background and interests in sacred geometry influence my aesthetic. Representational elements with an after thought of illusion.
*Can you tell me a bit about your art-making process?
-The sketchbook starts it all. The active autobiography of an artists career. Thumbnail sketches evolve into refined works. Little notes from the past remind me of new ideas. A skill is honed on an old drawing. A memory relived. The sketchbook becomes self inspiring. Integral to developing style.
*What motivates you to create?
- A great euphoric experience envelopes me when I engage in creativity. Honestly I get depressed if I am not practicing or exploring new ideas. Great emotions can be uncovered when one creates. To hold in my hands what was once in my mind is intoxicating. All at once hit with feelings of wonder, pride, joy, relief, satisfaction, and success. Achieved on a daily basis.
*Do you have a strong purpose or goal with your art?
- I want my art to invoke thought in an individual. Not at first glance, but through a multitude of depths. In a world of media bombardment, quick and simple is just entertainment.
*If you had advice for other aspiring artists what would it be?
- Experience as much as you can. What is inspiration without reflection? There are no rules in art. Make them up and dare to live by them.
*Any other words??
-The arts nourish the soul equal to how food and water supply the body. Music, poetry, illustrations, painting, cooking, gardening, printing... work on anything that arises a curiosity to be satisfied. Its one thing to have great tools, its another to use them in concert.
*Buffalo Exchange would like to give a huge thanks to Jonny for allowing his art to spunk up our walls!
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