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Fun facts ?
So far I ’ ve had four different pieces stolen . One was on display at Prince Charles ’ house on the mall , and the others were stolen from clients ’ homes . I ’ m both flattered and indignant about this . It ’ s a compliment that someone is going to risk a criminal conviction to steal one of my works !
What would you consider your greatest artistic achievement to date and why ?
For me , it ’ s overcoming the stuff related to art but isn ’ t involved with art . When I ’ m creating I ’ m enjoying myself , but when I ’ m doing paperwork or tax returns , I find it extremely difficult .
What most people don ' t know about hubcap art is that ...
I ’ m the first one that ’ s done it !
Who are your mentors or artistic inspirations ?
Three artists whose work I particularly admire are the Russian artist Igor Verny , the British artist Helen Denerley , and the French artist Edouard Martinet .
What has been the greatest influence in your art ?
I come from a Bohemian background so my parents always encouraged me to be creative . A lot of children don ’ t have that kind of springboard , but I had a really positive reaction when I ’ d make something . I think that ’ s really helped me .
If you could choose to focus on just one piece of art right now , what would it be and why ?
I have a few things lined up that I ’ d really like to do . With the hubcaps , if I have ideas as I go along , I roll with it . Right now I ’ m jumping from one commission to the next and unfortunately I ’ m not getting an opportunity to flex my personal muscles .