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The Maggy Pease Interview

— The featured artist of the 51st issue of Living the Photo Artistic Life magazine, AWAKE artist Maggy Pease has been delighting us with her charming images for some time now, so it’s wonderful to be able to finally interview her here on Quill and Camera . . . Q. What was it that first […]

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Conversing with the Masters

— It’s one thing to look at photos and artwork on the computer.  Click, click, click.  Just clicking away, barely a pause to take anything in, much less lingering anywhere long enough to think about what you’re seeing.   Books are different.   Sitting down for an hour on your couch with a great book […]

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The August Naude Interview

— The featured artist of our landmark 50th edition of Living the Photo Artistic Life magazine, South African AWAKE artist August Naude has brought tremendous enthusiasm to our group the past several years, and I’m elated to be able to finally interview August here on Quill and Camera … Q. So what was it that […]

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Not Everyone Is Going to Get It (And That’s OK)

Art isn’t for everyone.  Tastes differ.  Everyone sees things differently — and very much so when it comes to art. And some people … they’re just never going to get it. It’s not their fault.  They simply don’t see the world that way.  Indeed, no matter how great, nothing labeled “art” is going to enjoy […]

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The Marla Julien Interview

— The featured artist of Issue 49 of Living the Photo Artistic Life magazine, Canadian AWAKE artist Marla Julien began her creative adventure with her camera but then moved on to Photoshop and the realm of digital artistry. I’m pleased to be able to interview her here on Quill and Camera! Q. Where did your […]

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