Rodger Hardin

There is great satisfaction and release that takes place when you create art. It gives a chance to touch every person in some way or another

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

I love to paint. But, art is about anything you can put your hands and create something that others enjoy, or hate.I have created art with metal ,and I enjoy that as well. I think I would enjoy photography giving the opportunity. Painting a landscape, or still life. To capture a moment in time. To be honest I work a full time job and do not time to set around a studio creating art. And the two pieces I entered I did in college a few years back. I love period it is in my soul.

Where do you find inspiration?

I find inspiration in everything around me. In shapes and angles. The way the light bounces off of things, or the shadows that are cast off an object. I find inspiration in places I’ve been or things I’ve experienced in my lifetime. For instance the two pieces I have shared. One is called the wave. That is from my experience in Maui when trying to surf for the first time. I felt so small and wave was so huge. And the shore was so far away. The other is called that jazz.

What would you do with $25,000?

Well I would probably put biggest part on student loan. I would probably buy some nice things others. Maybe put in savings for when retire. I can’t honestly answer that til the money is my account. One thing I can promise , I will not waste it on meaningless things. Maybe take a photography class.

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