ItzMyLife Change A Life Volume 01 / October 2013 | Page 15

Interview IML:- Are there any people or personal experiences that influence what you create?? SSG:- I was always overwhelmed by the great wildlife artists 14 that I saw in the pages of the now defunct magazine “Wildlife Art”. Robert Bateman, Carl Brenders, Ray Harris-Ching, John Banovich, Alan Hunt, Larry Tople and many others really inspired me to create detailed and accurate work! Having the privilege of interacting directly with Lee Kromschroeder and Carel Brest VanKempen gave me the motivation to succeed as an artist! My love for abstract expressionism is evident in my work as well! IML:- Tell us about your career. Where and when it started?? Veiw My Art Gallery SSG:- I started creating wildlife and nature art as a youngster and began selling my work at only 6 years of age. By 12, I had my first published my first print and had created several T-shirt graphics. I started my actual career as a fine artist at age 18 and continued to produce work as a part-time income for another 18 years while also working as a Club and event DJ and working full-time in the aquarium industry and gallery scene. In 2011, I converted to a full-time nature artist and writer, focusing on my true passion while attempting to make a living. My work has been on display at over a dozen galleries and collected internationally. IML:- Let us know how ItzMyLife has or in the future could help you grow & develop your career?? SSG:- I believe ItzMyLife has the potential to generate a broader international audience for my unique styles of work. As I strive to be different in a world where it is becoming more and more difficult, I hope that my art catches the eye of someone who could potentially make a difference in my career. IML:- What does the future have in plans for you / your company?? SSG:- I am currently expanding my work to be printed on a full line of apparel. I am also using my illustrations for several prominent animal conservation groups and aquarium and zoological institutions. My work will soon be featured in several books and in marketing media. I plan on creating the most diverse collection of work depicting fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and exotic flora over the next several years. Advertise Here Code AD: 16 Get your advert here quickly for only $10. email [email protected] and quote the code for page advert