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Ron Free
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10 Questions with Ron Free!
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1.... what medium and tools do you use to create art?
I work exclusively in stoneware clay. As for tools I use mainly my hands and a few wooden tools, torches, water bottles and paint brushes.
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2.... can you describe your creative process when making art?
I normally create a form from the potters wheel and let the clay take me where it wants to go.
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3.... what helps boost your creativity?
Beer, music and no distractions.
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4.... what helps you maintain focus and motivation when creating?
Deadlines
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5.... what is the secret to creating a great piece of art?
Well....You can't force it, but you also cannot sit around waiting for it to happen. Starting is the artists biggest hurdle.
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6.... do you feel its important to follow your passion in your career?
Oh yeah.... trust me I was the weird kid and now the weird adult. Some people just don't get it and that's ok. I have found more success in art as the odd one than those taking the safe path.
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7.... how and when do you get your best ideas?
The point in time in the morning between dreaming and conciseness.
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8.... who are your favorite artists?
Dr. Seuss, Brian Froud, Jim Henson, Sergio Argones, Don Martin, Tim Burton, Ralph Steadman, and many artist from the 70's era MAD magazine.
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9.... do you offer workshops for artists?
HA..... no my process is lengthy and I have a hard time just keeping up.
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10.... if you could give other artists one piece of advice what would it be?
Well here is two "DO...it does not happen by itself" and "Don't take yourself seriously"
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