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tonyp
When did you first become interested in art?
Kindergarten! I remember how excited I was when my teacher gave the class those large Crayola Crayons. God I loved the smell of those things. I started drawing Super Heroes at the age of 9. My Father bought me a darkroom set for Christmas when I was 14.
What style of art do you use most?
In the beginning it was just photography (mostly B&W). I love photographing people. In my late 20’s and Early 30’s, I used to shoot fashion
Has your style changed from when you first began as an artist?
Considerably, Now I used my old photographs that I shot, hand color them and then digitally manipulate them
Transformations
What medium do you use?
It’s a collaboration of Black and White Photography, Hand Coloring (Secret Ingredient) and Digital Enhancement
What made you choose that medium?
Photography is my first passion, however, I love to paint watercolors and I also have a passion for technology
Do your ideas come from life or imagination?
Most definitely life experiences. If you look at my body of work, you will be able to see that I channel my life experiences through my art.
Search For Inner Peace
How do you choose your images and colours?
It depends on my state of mind. For example: “Broken Man”. When creating this image, I felt defeated and broke down but I’m a positive person so I knew there was hope. I chose a dark pallete but if you will notice in the image, there is an upward smile which shows hope to me.
I usually go with how I feel. When I’m creating in a peaceful mood I usually use warm tones. When despondent, I usually go with cold tones. When I want to show my sensual side, always hot tones.
Who is your favourite artist?
It’s a three way tie! Rembrant, Basquait and Ansel Adams
What is your favourite piece of work by yourself?
“Broken Man”
Broken Man
How much time (on average) does it take to complete a work?
depends! Take “Destruction Reconstruction” for example: It was originally shot around 1997. I hand colored it around 2001 and then I digitally enhanced it, and completed it, around 2006.
Destruction Reconstruction
How well do you take criticism?
Not well! It’s like someone calling your baby ugly!
What do you do to overcome a ‘block’?
I put all my energy and concentration in promotion and running the business.
How do you know something is ‘finished’? Is it easy to walk away?
When you can walk away satisfied.
Have you had exhibits in galleries?
Yes, I’ve had several joint shows in the late 90’s and my first one man showing in 2001.
Jaded Butterfly
Have you any exhibits in galleries planned for the future?
I’m in the process of putting a show together for late spring early summer.
What are your plans for the future?
Building a Brand! Creating more art and living a peaceful life.
You can see more of Tony’s work at www.tonypimages.com and www.tonypimages/blogspot.com
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