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Dreamer by April Henderlong on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

There is no shortage of high quality original art\u00a0on Zatista<\/a>. Behind each piece, there is an artist with a unique story. In this installment of Artist Glimpse, I had the pleasure to speak with Indiana artist, April Henderlong, who has been a Zatista member since 2010.<\/p>\n

BS: Tell me a little about your background in the arts.
\n<\/strong>AH: I’ve been drawing since I could hold a pencil. Never a day in my life did I not know I wanted to be an artist. Upon graduating high school in Indiana, I immediately moved to downtown Chicago to attend the American Academy of Art. After my second year there, I transferred to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where I went on to receive a bachelors degree in traditional illustration. I’ve stuck to private sales and commissions. I draw because it makes my heart sing, and working for myself feels like the best way to tap into my individuality.<\/p>\n

BS: Why do you like painting on wood?
\n<\/strong>AH: Wood grains are beautiful! There are so many different types of wood, all of which uniquely possess an organically delightful design. My companion is a carpenter. He cuts, sands, and brings me pieces he thinks I’d like. Since I started working with wood panels, I’ve been enamored with how I feel they add to what I draw or paint.<\/p>\n

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That Girl and Her Dog by April Henderlong<\/p><\/div>\n

BS: What is the inspiration to keep you going?
\n<\/strong>AH: Everything above and under the sun is my inspiration to draw. I can’t think of anything that isn’t. I suppose existence is my ultimate inspiration, and ’til death do us part.<\/p>\n

BS: Where do you see your work going next?
\n<\/strong>AH: My work has arrived at the point where it is, simply by my choice of letting it wander. I guess I’ll have to see where freedom takes my creative moods next.<\/p>\n

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Sincere by April Henderlong on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

BS: What are your ideal working conditions?
\n<\/strong>AH: Solitude, along with hours of music, and\/or alternative talk radio.<\/p>\n

BS: How is business?
\n<\/strong>AH: I have zero complaints about business. I love being able to exhibit in galleries on the net. It gives the world a chance to see my work without me having to travel. Technology is really helping artists get their work out there, and business has been a blast!<\/p>\n

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Innocence by April Henderlong on Zatista.com<\/p><\/div>\n

BS: What other art medium would you like to attempt or not attempt?
\n<\/strong>AH: Right now I’ve been using oils, acrylics, colored pencils, watercolors, and inks. It’s more likely that I’ll press forward with my favorites, rather than brush up on my Photoshopping skills.<\/p>\n

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Resonate by April Henderlong<\/p><\/div>\n

BS: Do you have any advice for someone just getting started?
\n<\/strong>AH: Follow your heart!<\/p>\n

Brian Sylvester is a guest blogger on WallSpin, and an artist on Zatista<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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