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In this video, I interview artist Hill Spriggins to discuss her creative journey and artistic practice.
We explore the development of her visual language, the challenges that come with building a career in the arts, and the internal process behind her work. This conversation offers insight into discipline, inspiration, doubt, and the realities of sustaining a creative path.

This interview will be especially valuable for artists, creatives, and anyone interested in contemporary art and the mindset behind it.

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00:00 Quick intro
00:30 How do you know when it’s time for the work to begin?
01:14 Do ideas usually arrive for you emotionally or physically?
02:18 Do you have a favorite color?
02:51 Would you say that’s part of your personality?
04:09 Do you have a studio routine?
06:32 How much of your process is intuitive versus deliberate?
08:16 Do you listen to your intuition?
09:16 When do you know a piece is finished?
10:32 Do you make your paintings in series?
12:11 How do you choose who to paint?
13:43 Have you ever painted your lovers?
15:58 Do you give the paintings away or keep them?
17:06 Do we create less now because we’re not in love?
18:27 Have you ever fallen in love while painting a stranger?
18:40 Do you remember their face in detail after painting?
19:52 How does the space affect you?
21:25 How long you can go without painting?
21:41 Do you like sketching?
21:52 Are you open to experimenting?
22:50 Do you work best at a certain time of day?
23:45 Any favorite snacks for the studio?
24:52 What helps you get into a creative flow when blocked?
26:50 What happens in your body when you’re creating?
30:02 Does drawing drain or energize you?
30:48 Do you think making art connects you to your ancestors?
33:31 How did you come out?
35:22 What role does community play in your creative life?
38:05 Is it easy for you to ask for help?
38:55 What’s it like being a gay Black person?
42:32 How do you protect your voice in the art world?
45:36 How did you feel when you sold your first art?
48:11 Question for the next artist