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An interview with Nicoletta
Tomas
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* As First Prize winner for Modern in the 2000 International Art Contest, being selected by such a diverse group of artists from all around the world, how do you feel?
To have been selected among so many painters comes as pleasant surprise to me. I am very happy.
* Please describe your current works and any plans for forthcoming exhibits.
This past year has been a special one. It was like a take-off. My work has evolved about the same theme (the lovers) and at the same time gave me the chance to experiment with acrylic. As I work I keep discovering other ways in which to express what I want to say, both technically as well as in the matter of form. And now I wish to investigate other means and paint different subjects. A long way lies ahead and a large blank space to be filled, much to be learned which I find most stimulating as we always keep discovering something new. It has been an eventful year as a side from exhibits and art shows in Spain, I was given the opportunity to participate in group exhibitions both in Europe and the USA. Since thanks to the Internet I was able to make contact with other artists and galleries. I am also a member of
ArtBeyondBorders, a group of artists using the Internet to exchange ideas worldwide.
* If any, in what ways have you seen changes in attitudes towards "art"?
Internet has doubtlessly brought about a dramatic change.
* Do you think that the fine artist will survive as technology replaces our skills?
Of course it will. I don't think that technology will ever replace the skill of an artist in creating emotion, in discovering magic in what ever means of expressions. Behind each brushstroke there is a creative being (mind) and that cannot be replaced.
* What advice could you give to those embarking upon a career as an artist?
I would only say they should try to be true to themselves.
* Why did you enter the Art Dept contest?
I usually visit Art sites. When I saw the winners of the last contest, I liked them and that induced me to participate.
* Is there anything about being an artist that you do not like?
Only those stupid spells of creative vacuum which fortunately are growing lesser and lesser.
* Would you sell your most favourite artwork, or keep it?
My art works are favourite up to a certain time. They are like the children - you have to let them go their own way when the time comes.
* How important was education and training to you?
Well I am self-taught. But I suppose that this is like everybody else. You acquire a better understanding of the technique as you work on a new art work, and use new materials. I feel art teaches you a lot about your life. At times mistakes open new doors for you that so far you have never seen.
* Is there anything in your art career that you would have changed?
Sometimes I feel that I should have started sooner, but this is the way things are.
* Do you recommend use of the Internet for an artist's publicity?
Absolutely. Being able to show your work to the rest of the world means a lot. If on top of it you have a chance to sell, you can imagine how big your opportunities are. Other things too may happen. One of my pictures has been chosen to illustrate the cover of a book written by Spanish poet Rafael Guillem, and published in Illinois USA. A scope of enormous possibilities opens up for you, and this is just what the Internet makes possible.
* If you have sold works via the Internet can you describe how it went?
I have sold some of my works through the Internet without any problem at all. The client sent the payment, I sent the artwork, and allowed the client one week to decide whether he wants it or not. I have nothing to regret.
* How can the Internet be made better for working artists?
Time itself will improve it as more people use and trust on it.
I just want to thank all the people who voted in this contest, and to Art Dept for the organization. Also, I would like to congratulate the other winners in all categories.
Nicoletta
Art Dept interviews the 2000 Prize Winners
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