Artist and home:

 

Brent Dykeman, Hubbards, NS

 

Background and Occupation: 

 

Worked on a Farm. Painted houses. Worked in a Lumber yard, Worked in an office for a time (really boring!!).

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Artist Inspiration and Influence:

 

People tell me that I am “compulsively creative” that I constantly have to be making things …Music, Muffins, Furniture, Gardening, and so on. Making Folk Art grew out of my woodwork hobby.  Love colorful, happy things that make people smile.

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My Grandfather was artistic.  He made art pieces from things he found while wandering in the woods.  I grew up very poor and our main source of affordable entertainment was walking in the woods on weekends.  Always admired ‘woodsy’ creations made with things he found. 

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Art method and techniques changed over time: 

 

I really can’t say.  Not sure that my methods and techniques have changed that much. 

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Artistic Recognition: 

 

People often give me very kind praise for being creative and imaginative.  But my favorite compliments when people tell me that my creations make them smile and laugh …that I inspire joy in people.  What could be better than that?!?

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