I was interviewed on the Ancient Artist:Developing an Art Career over 50 this weekend. Sue Smith has started a new feature on her blog called the Sunday Salon.

Artists have always come together into groups where they share common passions, philosophies, argue over content and inspire each other into greater accomplishments. Some of the great groups that come to mind were the Impressionists, the Ashcan Painters, the Abstract Expressionists, the Modernists in Taos...the list is endless. I believe that an artist cannot create in isolation, nor can he or she take the necessary risks without the motivations, challenges and inspirations found within these groups. My goal is to create a similar environment here, a virtual salon where each month (or week) I "sit down" and talk to an artist about whatever we want to talk about. My sincere hope is that others will join the conversation through comments left on posts and through future interviews. Using this format instead of a discussion board, my hope is for a more in depth, focused discussion that informs, challenges, and encourages everyone.


The interviews have shown some great artists and are very interesting. So what is my part in this???? I was interviewed as someone who is starting out just learning what it means to be an artist.

You will find lots of great information on Sue's site as well as seeing her work and meeting other artists.

Congratulations -- that's super cool! It seems to be a really well-done interview, too -- I know that journalists can really botch interviews and twist things around. This one seems to present you in your own words, and you come out sounding exactly like the Paulette we know and love.

Great interview Paulette. You're well on your way

That was awsome hun .. I read all the interviews .

Paulette, I just read your great interview. You are just too awesome. I also checked out Booksmart and think I will play around with that. What kind of book did you make?

Judyvan

very cool!

Great interview, Paulette, and I can't believe you have been drawing for such a short time! You create such beautiful artwork.

Marilyn

YOU GO GIRL!!

Wonderful interview Paulette, its a great inspiration.

Thank you Ernest, Sue seems to have the gift of asking a good question and then she lets you answer it.

Jeanette, thank you!

Kim, she has done some interviews with amazing artists. I'll be keeping up each Sunday.

Judy, I made a 7x7 hard cover. My brother is a woodcarver, so at Christmas I did one for him also. If you have any questions, just ask.

Giuoco, thank you!

Marilyn, thank you! I'm thinking your not far behind, judging by your ATCs.

Bigs, thank you!