Conventions are always where I meet the most amazing, good souls who also happen to be passionate and talented in the arts. Mr. Bob Hamby is one of those grand people and we are from the same town! Crazy cool, right? You need a man who is chill in life, calm and kind, and it is a pleasure to see him in his chair and straw hat, drawing and doing his thing; making art to make people smile. I also smile (and snap a selfie) when I see him at shows. He has even done caricatures of me and some of my friends and he came to my classroom to make caricatures live in front of my students. It was epic! 🙂 He helps with Heroes for Kids too! ^-^
Make sure you get to know and check out THE BOB HAMBY ART!
Creative to Creative Q and A: Bob Hamby
1. Where did you grow up? Did your childhood have any impact on your art?- “I grew up in Potosi, Missouri. I’ve drawn since I could hold a pencil in my hand. My family always encouraged me.”
3. What are you currently working on?- “A pencil pet portrait.”
4. What is your favorite creation you have ever created and why?- “I have a lot of favorites, from murals to motorcycle art to portraits.”
5. Do you have to create in order or do your ideas just come to you and you put them in order later?- “I do a lot of commission art, but I have to be creative to do that piece.”
6. What was your path like until you found art?- “Drawn all my life.”
7. How is your relationship with your company/platform?- “I only work for myself.”
8. Tell us about your pieces.- “Everything from airbrush, canvas painting, caricatures, and murals.”
9. What inspires you?- “Each piece requires research and creativity to inspire me to go forward.”
10. How do you get reviews and shows?- “Primarily Facebook and people who see me or contact me for events.”
11. What is harder: creating, editing, or marketing?- “For me, marketing.”
12. If you could make every idea you’ve ever had, how many pieces would you have out right now?- “Too numerous to count!”
13. Have you ever considered co-creating a book or series with another artist?- “Not really.”
14. What do you do to relax?- “Watch a good movie, see my family, and go fishing when I can.”
15. If you could tell your 14-year-old self one thing, what would it be?- “Learn as much as you can about art as you can from media and other artists.”
16. What advice would you have for this upcoming generation?- “Don’t to afraid to fail: it’s part of the learning process no matter how old you get.”
17. Have you ever read a book that changed your outlook on life?- “The Bible.”
18. Do you have a classic piece of art or a famous artist you are fond of? How about one that is overrated?- “I love Van Gogh.”
19. Is there any type of music that gets your creative juices flowing?- “Classic country and rock.”
20. If you could pick three people who are your heroes or role models, who would they be and why?- “I admire so many people for different reasons. I’d pick my grandfathers and my mom. Sadly, all are deceased.”
21. Dog or cat person?- “I always, always have both, but I would say more of a dog person.”
22. What do you want to eat right now?- “I have some leftover ribs from Hub’s Pub.”
23. If you could be in any movie that has already been made, which one would it be?- “Bride of Frankenstein.”
24. What is your favorite holiday or time of year?- “Thanksgiving. A nice meal with family. I like spring and fall too.”
25. Anything else you would like to add?- “Do what you are passionate about.”
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