Moira Hay Illustrator - about the artist

... a recent addition, in response
to folks who wanted to know
something 'about the artist '...

'At Work andPlay'
digital painting
in Expression 3.3

what makes an illustrator?

the simple answer is surely – everything ...

" I am frequently astonished, and grateful, that after all these years I am still engaged in the process of image-making. Along the way a few desperate measures and pleasing distractions have grabbed my attention – some developed into ongoing and fulfilling accompaniment; those that didn't, nevertheless became intrinsically absorbed into the creative whole. This may be the essence of illustration – that of remaining open to all input. The trick lies in observing, then compiling that disparate jumble into coherent expression – whilst keeping the customer satisfied."

' I don't have a lot of respect for talent. Talent is genetic. It's what you do with it that counts.'

MARTIN RITT

" I have had the good fortune to find significance in the above quote. As an adoptee from birth, I reached mature adulthood before knowing anything of my genetic makeup. Researching my roots led to surprising and wonderful discoveries – a Scottish clan on one side, and poets and artists on the other, notably a link via my Swedish grandmother to the pioneering painter and illustrator Carl Larsson. Whenever inspiration becomes elusive, I remind myself of this gift of inheritance and with it, the responsibility of not letting the side down – and to keep on doing what I do best."

' Art is a technique of communication. The image is the most complete technique of all communication.'

CLAUS OLDENBURG

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