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FAA Spotlight An Artist interview with Lenore Senior

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Fine Art America Spotlight is an opportunity to get to know some of the fantastic people creating and sharing artwork within this community. As artists, we must support each other. Each of us possess an intimate understanding of the creative process. It is this intimate understanding that allows us to truly appreciate the work of our fellow artists. I have taken it upon myself to interview some of my personal favorites here at FAA. I am deeply honored to present these interviews as they occur. Having said that, I am very excited to present my interview with another deeply talented artist: Lenore Senior! Not only is Lenore a creator of wonderful, thought provoking artwork, she is also the moderator of the highly respected "Our World Gallery" group here at Fine Art America. Please feel free to leave comments. Without further ado:

Question: In your own words, how would you describe your art?

Lenore: Eclectic in media with commonality in spirit and mood. My intentions are generally positive, idealistic, beautiful and/or a statement about the world as it is vs. how it could be.

Question: As an artist, what inspires you to create? How does your creative process work?

Lenore: Nature, injustice, geometry, beauty, and my inner world and inner vision. I love minimalism, accidental creations, and letting the process create for me. Most things I plan are seldom my best work! Life inspires me to create because it is healing and the world is a beautiful place, which gives me joy.

Question: Can you share a few of your favorite artists? What is it about their work that draws you to them?

Lenore: Of course, Van Gogh is the first artist to come to mind for most everyone! Rembrandt, of course. Color, mastery, mood. Frida Kahlo. In modern times, I love some lesser known women artists. An example would be Mary Whyte. On FAA, there are too many to list. One very profound artist and philosopher is Ayan Ghoshal from India, several Native American artists, and a multitude of others, including my father, Willoughby Senior (graduate of the Art Students’ League, NYC), sister, Dawn Senior-Trask, and brother, Thor Senior.

Question: What are your favorite mediums for creating artwork?
Lenore: Acrylic paints, pencil, digital arts (Photoshop, ArtRage, and Smart Photo Editor), and photography.

Question: How long have you been an artist?

Lenore: I believe artists are artists from birth. There is a certain sensibility that artists have—whether they actually sit down and do art or not! As artists, we improve by doing. I was raised in a family of artists and writers so I’ve always been around it and appreciated it! In college, I only took one course (design) and am basically self-taught in everything. For me it’s about moods and feelings more than technique.

Question: Have you displayed your work elsewhere? If so, where?

Lenore: My family had an exhibit at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. I have exhibited in Saratoga, Wyoming (my home town) at a gallery as well as the Saratoga Historical Society.

Question: Aside from artwork, what are you passionate about?
Lenore: Social justice, human rights, animal rights, and the protection and preservation of the land.

Question: Do friends and family show support for your creative endeavors? Who is your primary supporter when it comes to your artwork?

Lenore: Yes, I find great support by family and friends. And from so many members of FAA who continue to support my work, even though I’m unable to comment on their work due to caretaking and other responsibilities. I am so appreciative of them all!

Question: What do you get out of art? Can you describe what art means to you?

Lenore: Sometimes, to see art that is so masterful and powerful just “blows me away”! Art is meant to enrich our worlds, bring us connections we hadn’t expected, enlarge our world, and heal us. It’s all about experiencing life at its fullest. To be without art would be like eliminating all the songs of the birds.

End of interview.

Please click the link below to visit Lenores wonderful gallery. Also, feel free to leave your thoughts on the interview in the comments sections. Make sure to show Lenore your support by leaving comments on her amazing artwork! Thank you for the interview Lenore, and thank each and every one of you who have taken the time to read this.