Dexter Simsim
Basic Information
Date of Birth: -
Place of Birth: Philippines
Occupation: Visual Artist
Place of Birth: Philippines
Occupation: Visual Artist
Interview
1. When did you start painting?
I started to paint when I was in High School but I started to draw when I was 5 years old.
2. What made you want to paint?
I wanted to paint because I love art and because painting is my way of living.
3. Did you attend art school?
No.
If not, where/how did you learn to paint?
I was self taught through observations and guidance from other artists.
4. How long does it usually take you to complete a piece of art?
3-7 Days.
5. Do you paint certain hours each day or only when you are inspired?
I usually schedule my painting time. So I always paint – inspired or not. Although when you are inspired, you can paint faster and your outcome will be more beautiful than when not inspired.
6. What does painting mean to you?
Painting is creativity, display of beauty, and self-expression.
7. What's the best thing about painting?
The best thing about painting is you can portray of produce something you cannot say through words or something that you cannot explain.
8. What painting technique do you like the most (charcoal, pastel, etc.)? Why?
Oil Painting – I feel at ease and I can achieve the painting I want to produce.
9. Which of your artwork pieces is your favorite?
The latest paintings.
10. What message do you have for aspiring painters?
Paint, paint, and paint. Continue learning, learn from others, love your talent, and keep moving forward. And of course, always look up to the One who started art – the master artist, God.
I started to paint when I was in High School but I started to draw when I was 5 years old.
2. What made you want to paint?
I wanted to paint because I love art and because painting is my way of living.
3. Did you attend art school?
No.
If not, where/how did you learn to paint?
I was self taught through observations and guidance from other artists.
4. How long does it usually take you to complete a piece of art?
3-7 Days.
5. Do you paint certain hours each day or only when you are inspired?
I usually schedule my painting time. So I always paint – inspired or not. Although when you are inspired, you can paint faster and your outcome will be more beautiful than when not inspired.
6. What does painting mean to you?
Painting is creativity, display of beauty, and self-expression.
7. What's the best thing about painting?
The best thing about painting is you can portray of produce something you cannot say through words or something that you cannot explain.
8. What painting technique do you like the most (charcoal, pastel, etc.)? Why?
Oil Painting – I feel at ease and I can achieve the painting I want to produce.
9. Which of your artwork pieces is your favorite?
The latest paintings.
10. What message do you have for aspiring painters?
Paint, paint, and paint. Continue learning, learn from others, love your talent, and keep moving forward. And of course, always look up to the One who started art – the master artist, God.