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Perspectives

Artist? I would like to thank Candace Lundin for this

Imitation is not always a negative thing; if there opportunity to share my art and my thoughts in
is an artist you admire, do your research on his this wonderful magazine of all things Jack. Thanks
methods and tools. Do not buy into the idea that to Candace, my life has been enriched with two
you are born with “talent”. There is a saying that past DBF pups and since starting this interview,
“The Art is nothing without the Gift, but the Gift is we have welcomed a third to our family, little
nothing without the Work.” We all learn through “Newt I already see inspiration for future Jack
making mistakes, so welcome critiques as another paintings!
may see something you do not. Lastly, know that
your only true competition is your own past work.
What are your hopes and dreams for the future?

DBF pups

DBF pups
Please visit
my website
www.joycedanko.art
for any inquiries.
Baylor Swimming

With more years behind me than ahead, I am
striving to simplify, to prioritize my focus. Painting
is not what I do but a part of who I am. Achieving
technical proficiency in a portrait communicates
beyond the familiar to a broader audience. I find
it defines the success. It is sharing that moment
of our life… of our world. Fine art is about how
we relate to each other and to our surroundings,
expressing the human emotions we all need to
share. And dogs are naturals at expression. The Sweet Spot
Would you like to add something?

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