\n<\/em><\/p>\n4-Did you have any formal education or training? Yes, I attended and Art School and acquired BFA\/MFA.<\/em><\/p>\n5-Who are some of the artists or movements that have influenced your style? I love all painting from 16th century through Pop Art.<\/em><\/p>\n6-What role does your personal background or culture play in your work? Can\u2019t escape one\u2019s background.<\/em><\/p>\n7-Can you walk us through your creative process, from initial concept to finished piece? Decisions from size lighting and design, paint quality and color.<\/em><\/p>\n8-Do you follow a daily routine or ritual when creating art? Yes, I paint everyday.<\/em><\/p>\n9-What is the most challenging part of being an artist? In search of the quest<\/em><\/p>\n10-What do you find most rewarding about being an artist? If something works<\/em><\/p>\n11-How do you balance the commercial aspects of art with your creative vision? I paint what I want\/ If it sells great.<\/em><\/p>\n12-How do you measure success as an artist? A positive personal assessment.<\/em><\/p>\n13-What are some mistakes or lessons you\u2019ve learned along the way? Put your head down and focus.<\/em><\/p>\n14-How do you stay motivated over long periods, especially when not actively exhibiting or selling work? I love to paint.<\/em><\/p>\n15-Do you create with an audience in mind, or is your work more personal? Personal but always hope for agreement.<\/em><\/p>\n16-How do you feel about the role of galleries and social media in showcasing art today? All very important.<\/em><\/p>\n17-What role do you think art plays in society? Art is at the core of society.<\/em><\/p>\n18-If you weren\u2019t an artist, what do you think you would be doing? Unsure<\/em><\/p>\n19-The future is ___wide open<\/em>______.<\/p>\n20-You have unlimited money to buy one piece of art what would it be? VELAZQUEZ<\/em><\/p>\n21-How would you like to be seen as an artist years from now? As an artist that reflects his time\/era.<\/em><\/p>\n22-Do you have a place\/person\/thing that you visit for inspiration? Museum visits.<\/em><\/p>\n23-Name three things you can\u2019t live without in your studio? Clean brushes\/Organized palette\/Mirror.<\/p>\n
24-How would someone find you on social media? marktennantart<\/em><\/p>\n25-Please name the first thing that comes to your mind while reading the following:<\/p>\n
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