Studio shot by Keith Miller, 2021 Christine K. Miller Dallas, TX Age 69 What keeps you excited in the studio? Working with the wire and pushing to explore more after 30 years of working with it. With every year I explore this process of hand weaving wire into sculptural forms, I continue to find new expressions it is capable of. Looking back at your trajectory as an artist, how would you say your work has developed? I’ve spent a lifetime – learning technique and process as a fiber artist and ultimately as a weaver. When I took a workshop to weave with wire in the 90s, it instantly and profound ..read more

Aazam Irilian Los Angeles, CA Age 66 What keeps you excited in the studio? Experimentation lies at the core of my creative process. When an idea presents itself, the first question I ask myself is, “What happens if…?” Starting the experimentation process excites me, but it’s the accidents and surprises that arise along the way, revealing how this new project may take shape, that truly exhilarate me. For me, it’s about the process. If I’m having fun and remain open to possibilities, the end result will inevitably be satisfying. Looking back at your trajectory as an artist, how would you say yo ..read more

Carole Goldman Valley Village, CA Age 85 What keeps you excited in the studio? I am always experimenting Looking back at your trajectory as an artist, how would you say your work has developed? Returned to art after over 40 years I was in Santa Barbara at a very tough time and found free art classes at an affiliate of sb city college: The Shott Center and the Wake Center. I drew and painted 5 days a week and not only did it bring me joy and keep me out of grief, but I got better at it. I moved back to LA and pandemic time happened. Spent years on zoom painting in Spain England, etc, again man ..read more

Carlos Encinas Tucson, AZ Age 72 What keeps you excited in the studio? Getting involved in a painting and showing it off to people Looking back at your trajectory as an artist, how would you say your work has developed? More mature, less insecure, more sure of myself. What role do you think the artist has in today’s society? entertain people, stimulate or provocate ideas What’s the most important advice you could give to an aspiring artist? Be yourself Does age matter in art? Why or why not? Yes and no…the older you get the more self assured you become. What can we look forward to from you ne ..read more

Dori Spector Newtown Sq PA Age 68 What keeps you excited in the studio? monotype Looking back at your trajectory as an artist, how would you say your work has developed? From making posed set up paintings to going out and working from life whether a live event , a wedding or sketching in a courtroom What role do you think the artist has in today’s society? To shock What’s the most important advice you could give to an aspiring artist? work everyday if only for a few hours Does age matter in art? Why or why not? yes, i think galleries want young upcoming artists . What can we look forward to f ..read more

photo of me by JP Morrison Lans Paula Bullwinkel Portland OR Age 64 What keeps you excited in the studio? Discovery, challenge, curiousity, and desire for clarity keeps me excited in the studio. Looking back at your trajectory as an artist, how would you say your work has developed? It has become more personal, yet I think more relevant, reflecting the world in the tiny corner I know of it What role do you think the artist has in today’s society? To teach and to lead. Without artists, we are truly lost. What’s the most important advice you could give to an aspiring artist? Work very hard as lo ..read more

Linda Lawrence Sherman Oaks CA Age 70 What keeps you excited in the studio? It can be something as simple as a new color, a vivid dream or just a germ of an idea that i can’t wait to experiment with Looking back at your trajectory as an artist, how would you say your work has developed? My art has become much bolder and looser as i’ve aged. I quit caring about how I thought it should look or about what people would think. Age has been very freeing in that respect What role do you think the artist has in today’s society? Art can evoke very deep feelings not ever artist is going to produce soci ..read more

Photo of James Payne by Nathan Cartwright James Payne Altadena CA Age 73 What keeps you excited in the studio? Need to do more Looking back at your trajectory as an artist, how would you say your work has developed? As imagined in the ‘70’s What role do you think the artist has in today’s society? Illuminator What’s the most important advice you could give to an aspiring artist? Persevere and trust yourself Does age matter in art? Why or why not? Varies according to intent. What can we look forward to from you next? Hopefully more Is there anything else you would like to share about being an a ..read more

Dwora Fried Los Angeles, CA Age 73 What keeps you excited in the studio? I love being surrounded by the beautiful mess in my studio. I see boxes on the shelves from past exhibits next to new works for new shows. Drawers and containers filled with flea market treasures, vintage dolls and miniature furniture in my two dollhouses. Paints and glue and exacto knives and scissors and photos and wallpaper. Looking back at your trajectory as an artist, how would you say your work has developed? My work has expanded over the years: from photography to collage to 3d works to assemblages. What role do y ..read more

Michael Acker Boyes Hot Springs, CA Age 75 What keeps you excited in the studio? Seeing what happens next Looking back at your trajectory as an artist, how would you say your work has developed? Unexpectedly What role do you think the artist has in today’s society? Many: to inspire action and thought, to create joy What’s the most important advice you could give to an aspiring artist? Connect with many people and lots of art. Forget about all that in the studio. Does age matter in art? Why or why not? To whom? People will judge you, don’t judge yourself What can we look forward to from you ne ..read more