Friday, August 31, 2012

BLUECANVAS Interview

The worldwide artist network known as Bluecanvas has just released an exclusive interview that I did with them.


(Video Link) The interview explores how Dinotopia came into being and the relationship between art, science, and imagination. Interview by Shana Nys Dambrot.
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Visit the Bluecanvas website
Subscribe to the Bluecanvas magazine
Dinotopia: The World Beneath 
Dinotopia exhibition at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum.
To read the complete interview, and to see the full range of images, you'll have to pick up Issue 14 of Bluecanvas magazine, which will be available in late November.

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10 comments:

  1. nuumAugust 31, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Thanks for the interview, Mr. Gurney.

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  2. john pototschnikSeptember 1, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    James, You are one interesting guy. Great interview. Thanks for sharing it.

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  3. pierangelo boogSeptember 1, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Made it very funny and great !

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  4. Eileen KeelanSeptember 1, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    This interview is so interesting James. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Janet OliverSeptember 1, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Love your answer about the difference between working from life and working from imagination. In the first, you have to be an editor, and in the second, you have to be the creator. Had never thought about it this way before.

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  6. LuckyAmericanFilmsSeptember 1, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    I'd like to hear a little about the other fantasy works you have in mind.

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  7. mdmattinSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Many profound insights in this interview. I like your answer concerning science, art and imagination. I know scientists who see art as a respite from the rigors of science, and artists who turn to science for imagery and subject matter, but not so many that pursue both as inquiry through imagination. This approach is very evident in your work - the supporting details are observed and rendered with fidelity above and beyond the requirements of narrative, while also contributing to the compositional structure and emotional content of the picture.

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  8. RobertoSeptember 4, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    UR1WakyDude!-RQog

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  9. UnknownSeptember 4, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Thank you James for a really insightful interview. Love your blog, studio and work. You are an inspiration not only to myself but I'm sure many others out there

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  10. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Great insights, James, thanks!

    I sometimes lament that my generation doesn't have Walt Disney, but on further thought we actually do. His name is James Gurney. Thank you so much for sharing your vision, art and humour!

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