What is your name: Colin Ruel
Do you have a formal art education or are you a self taught artist: I am a self taught artist
What is the style of your pieces: narrative
What is the medium in which you work: I use acrylic, colored pencil and some oil
What started you on your path as an artist: My grandparents paint and carve there folk artists I started them.
What is one of the most important things that art has brought to your life: Its a way for me to express myself spiritually without the hinderence of words
What is your favorite genre of art besides the one you work in: music
Do you have art showings, and if so what are they typically like: I have a show in the Lower East side at the Saphire Lounge july 14th, 15 and 16th that should be a party its a club they play alot of house music. I also have a show on Marthas Vineyard in september at the Shepard Breeze gallery, that will probablly turn into a party as well
Do you have a certain set of clothes you make art in: its hot in my studio somtimes I wear shorts sometimes not
What has been the most frustrating part of being an artist? Having to sell paintings
What is your favorite sandwich of all time: fried green tomato BLT
Has this year brought about any changes in your work, and if so what are they: Ive started doing a series of large geometric paintings
Who is your favorite artist alive or dead: Alphonse Mucha
What is the most moving piece of artwork that you have seen in person: a Pollock at the tate modern i dont know its name
Do you have any animals, and what do they think of your work: Maxwell a cat, hes been busy with his own work
Do you have any upcoming exhibitions you would like to share with us: Saphire Lounge Lower East Side, Solo Show 249 Eldridge St NY, NY 1002 July 14th, 15th, and 16th 7 to 10:00
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