These interviews were conducted by Jason Burgess in the home studios of each of the following artists: Dean Buchanan, Dale Copeland, Tony Johnston, Jeff Thomson, Frank Womble and, partners in life and art, Donna Turtle Sarten and Bernie Harfleet.

“I believe there is something of an ‘outlier’ quality to each of these subjects; be it their instincts, irreverence, integrity, childlike sense of play, fierce independence or choice of media. None of these artists are affected by, nor interested in, fads or fashion of the day, particularly art trends. Like many creatives they all share an abiding commitment to creating; a need to paint or make and to find purpose -oftentimes against the odds.” Jason Burgess

Dean Buchanan
Jeff Thomson
Dale Copeland
Frank Womble / Zimmerman
Tony Johnston
Donna Turtle Sarten and Bernie Harfleet’s Give a Kid a Blanket