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| Silver Fox's Den
Interview Jerri Council Artist - Writer CEO & Founder of Infinite Spectrum |
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SF - Why and When did you start illustrating creatively? JC - I've been drawing [well] since elementary school, and illustrating professionally since college, off-and-on for over three decades. SF - Where do you get the inspiration for your artwork? JC - From God, [and client-specifications.] SF - Are there parts of you contained in your works? JC - God has blessed me with the ability to document images through art. SF -What art form(s) are you most comfortable with? JC - Fashion Illustration, Life Drawing, Landscapes, Still Life SF - Where do you hope to see your creative career go? JC - IInternationally, Prosperous SF - Have your life experiences influenced your work? If so, how? JC - [To date] as a Fashion Illustrator, the craft became practically extinct with the increase in popularity with photography. Otherwise, I would suspect that everything in life influences each and every one of us. SF - What, if anything, would you like to share about you, the son? JC - I'm honest, kind, intelligent, talented, and spiritual. SF - How has your transition to publication gone? JC - Surprisingly well. SF - What would you like to do differently the next time? JC - Be more [financially] and emotionally prepared. SF - To whom do you seek advice and / or support from? JC - I'm in prayer first/last, and my youngest sister is extremely supportive. SF - When can your fans expect to enjoy your work again? JC - I've recently completed another book [cover/interior] art. SF - How can your fans reach you? JC - Through email - [email protected] and my web site - www.Infinite Spectrum.bravehost.com SF - Do you have any presently scheduled events for the next few months? JC - Not at the present moment, though I am working on two projects for clients. SF - What books / poetry / artwork have you read / seen lately that you would like to recommend? JC - Insight by Valerie C.J. McGee, Getting Out Alive by Regina Paul, A Place for Ida by Patricia Richardson; all of Nikki Giovani's poetry; artwork by me, Jerri Council and the artwork of Kaliq Rashad.. When you see books by these authors I would say pick it up. SF - What is your idea of fun? JC - Dancing to and/or listening and/or singing good music! SF - What experiences do you hope to one day have? JC - Monetary wealth accompanied with good health and happiness, and the ability to travel. SF - What places do you still wish to travel to? JC - Africa, Hawaii, Jamaica WI, Canada SF - Do you have an agent and if not are you looking for one? JC - No, and no. SF - Are there any other professionals you are seeking to enhance your career? JC - I'm currently available for book-cover art [exterior/interior], and am founder and CEO of my creative development business... Infinite Spectrum , where one's artistic abilities can be directed towards a successful career. SF - How many not yet to be released works do you have keeping warm on the back burner? JC - I'm writing my memoirs, and wrote a short autobiographical story that was entered in a popular magazine's annual literary contest. The illustrations are done on demand. SF - Off all of your released works which is your favorite? JC - My first book cover was for Ms. McGee, [my sister] and she's by far my biggest cheerleader...so, I'd have to say doing her illustrations is most favorable, collabrative and the greatest reward, due to the profound love and respect we have for each other's talent, as women, sisters and friends! SF - When, where and what type of environment are you most creative in? JC - My home. SF - What other talents should everyone know you have? JC - Singing, Dancing [hmmm, well maybe not anymore...an injury], Crafty [sewing, knitting, crocheting], very good cook, great managing/organizing skills, recognizes outstanding talent [in its begining stages] SF - Where would you like to see your life five years from now? JC - (Wealth, health, happiness, travel) SF - Anyone out there you would like to acknowledge? JC - My four sons, Chris, Kaliq, Gennes, Raymond and my only daughter Sad� for being my purpose and inspiration to be a great example of how an adult should try to live...with humility and confidence, righteousness and goodwill, and responsibility and consequence. Also, my grandchildren and their mothers, my sister Valerie and her family, Spyder, Agnes, Kim, Zain, Kandis, Bridget and a host of others [too many to name at this time SF - I thank Jerri Council for taking time out of her very busy schedule to share with her fans new and old a glimpse into the woman behind the beatiful book cover (and interior) illustrations Please vist Jerri Council at her web site. Don't forget to sign her guest book. I took the liberty of contacting the authors, whose books display the creative genius of Ms Council. They each stated that she created the illustrations based upon their individual requests and the content of the written works. Personally I have seen Ms. Council's artwork not yet on her site (watercolors, acrylics, oils and charcoals) and suggested that she add them to her gallery. I suspect at some point in the near future Jerri Council's artwork will be a much sought addition for collectors of fine art. |
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