10 Things Interview: Pepper Pepper

This is Part 2 of our ongoing series of interviews with members of the Fresca Gallery community. This week, we have gathered some of the questions emailed to us and will interview Pepper Pepper, the Fresca Gallery featured artist for the month of June.

Q1: What's your biggest source of inspiration?
Pepper Pepper: My biggest source of inspiration is nature. Some people have called my art 're-interpretations' of nature. I love the outdoors and get most of my inspirations from the grass, the flowers, the trees, the hills, the lakes, the mountains and the fresh air.

Q2: If you could have houses in 3 places, where would they be?
PP: Italy, Alaska, Colorado - in that order.

Q3: What's your dream vacation?
PP: First and foremost, my dream vacation would be to go back to Venice. But as to places I have never been...to be near the beaches of Hawaii or deep in the Brazilian rainforest.

Q4: What's your favorite song right now?
PP: I am a huge Mary Black fan. I also like Tracy Chapman, Luka Bloom, and Janet Klein (1920's Vaudeville music). My favorite song right now and always is 'Summer Sent You' by Mary Black.

Q5: What's your favorite all-time book?
PP: I have read all the Mrs. Murphy Mysteries by Rita Mae Brown. I will pick 'Wish you Were Here' - the first in the series 1990 - as my favorite.

Q6: Do you have a favorite artist?
PP: Georgia O'Keefe. I am fascinated by her life and her work. She is one of those rare artists whose work and life are both interesting and compelling.

Q7: What are 3 things you can't live without?
PP: Apart from my loved one, my laptop (sadly), my sanity (it fluctuates) and a crossword puzzle book.

Q8: Do you prefer cats or dogs?
PP: I am a big animal lover. In fact, I am a vegetarian because I am an animal activist. However, I don't care much for cats. Better yet, I really, really love dogs more than I do cats.

Q9: Where did you grow up?
PP: Miami, Florida

Q10: Besides being an artist, what is your number one skill?
PP: Speaking, communicating. Not that I do it great, but I do it with a passion (and an accent). I am often a guest or keynote speaker for several local groups. I enjoy that.

You can see examples of Pepper's work at www.galleryfresca.com