Saturday, July 01, 2006

Three Minutes with Connie Persampieri




Connie Persampieri, Fantasy Artist...searching for words of introduction I would have to say she is one of the most consistent human beings I've ever met. I think her success and popularity is due, in part, to the fact that she knows exactly who she is. This is not to say that she is not spontaneous. In fact, her consistency just points up how spontaneous she can be. She is one of those rare artists that you know what to expect but are surprised everytime she reveals a new piece of art. And come to think of it...her art is just that, a revelation!


Bill Wilkison: Connie, I have found a common thread among artists in many disciplines that Dr. Seuss had a big influence on them growing up and that influence continues today. What influence has Dr. Seuss had on your life, work or art?

Connie Persampieri: I enjoyed Dr. Suess as a child and I still love the cartoon adaptations of his stories, but as far as my art, he wasn't an influence. I think one of the biggest influences for me were Olivia De Berardinis, James O'Barr, and Brom.

BW: Art is interpretive. What is this?



CP: Chewbaccas Tummy?!?


BW: Do you believe in reincarnaton? And if so, where do I know you from?!

CP: Yes. I think I was a cat in my former life...maybe you fed me once? :)

















Hmmmmmm?
Next week: Who knows?


















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