Today we welcome Fred Morse – an artist from California! Fred uses a number of media in his art – painting, printmaking, whimsical sculpture and cartooning.

Where do you live?

I live in The Napa Valley in California

Where do you do your work?

I do my work either in my home studio with my 2 Golden Retrievers watching. I also attend ceramic glasses and printmaking classes in which I create and interact with other artists.

What’s your favourite place in the world, and why?

My favorite place in the world? A 10000 sq ft snow covered mountain-So I can ski down. Why? Beauty, serenity and nature.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself! Your ‘day job’ or business, family, hobbies…

About me-I am retired. Always been self employed. Real Estate Investing has been my livelihood for the last 15 years. I have been married for 36 years with 2 children. A daughter, who is a social worker and a son who is in college. I love art, golf, tennis, and skiing.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

As a child I wanted to be a Fireman

How did you first get into your craft/art?

I first got into art as a child. My Father went to Stanford University and later they owned a business on the Stanford campus. The campus is full of art and I would ride around on my bike and look at the work and think ” I will do that someday”

What do you make?

I make figurative ceramics,pastels , acrylics, cartoons and printmaking.

What are you most proud of making?

What am I most proud of making-Making it to 63 years old-The way I conducted my youth I did not think I would make it past 24.

What do you like the most/least about selling your wares online?

On line Least- That the art does not show well and customers can’t touch it etc. The most- you don’t have to schlep it everywhere

I love:

#1 -My Family #2 Helping Others

It drives me crazy when:

… people ask ” Why did you do that?’

What’s your favourite word?

Laconic

If you could sum yourself or your work up in one sentence, it would say:

To quote Popeye- I am what I am and that’s all that I am

Visit Fred Online:

Twitter-http://twitter.com/fredmorse

Etsy – http://www.fredmorseart.etsy.com

Fred is kindly giving the winner of this giveaway a $20 gift voucher to use in his shop! He is also happy to ship internationally – yay!

To Enter:

1. Visit Fred Morse Art, and come back here leaving a comment about your favourite piece from the store.

2. For additional entries, leave a comment saying that you: followed or subscribed to Epheriell Designs (or already do); have Twittered about the givewaway; have shared the giveaway with friends on Facebook, or; you have written a blog post about it.

3. Entries close next Sunday night, the 23rd of August, at 12pm Australian EST. Winners are announced the next day as part of next week’s Feature and Giveaway post.

Remember to leave me a way of contacting you.. and Good Luck!

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The winner of last week’s giveaway – Karen – congratulations!

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