Q&A - Questions & Artists: Audrey M. Off
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Photo by Len Villano
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Randy Rasmussen (RR): Audrey, I know thatmost
artists Iinterview started drawing at a very early age, some before
five. What is the earliest age you remember doing drawings?
Audrey M. Off (AMO): I have fond memories of attempting to imitate the animal drawings of my older sister. We had a large chalkboard which made it easy to correct my mistakes. At the age of three or four I carved a Lascaux Cave-style horse into the family piano. Oddly, I was never punished.
Audrey M. Off (AMO): I have fond memories of attempting to imitate the animal drawings of my older sister. We had a large chalkboard which made it easy to correct my mistakes. At the age of three or four I carved a Lascaux Cave-style horse into the family piano. Oddly, I was never punished.
RR: When did you realize you wanted a career in art?AMO: The developments in my career were more serendipitous than a conscious choice. I worked in graphic arts after obtaining my college degree. Then a position opened in custom framing. From there I multi-tasked in gallery coordination, photography, customer relation and sales all the while painting and drawing.