Artist Spotlight Interview: Fred Inman

I enjoy creating treasures out of reclaimed trees. I started back in 2006, creating bowls and cutting boards. Over the years, I have spread out my talents into big vases, large bowls, Lazy Susan’s, benches, end and coffee tables with unique wrought iron legs or a wood base. Every piece I make is unique in itself. I look forward to creating many new designs over the upcoming years.

WHAT DOES YOUR WORK AIM TO SAY?

Take me home, treasure me, or hand me down through your family

WHO ARE YOUR BIGGEST INFLUENCES?

Darrell Hoot, Bob Bahr, and Wayne McCann

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

The beautiful, hidden grains and knots in the tree

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF ARTWORK THAT YOU’VE CREATED?

Large vases

HOW DO YOU WORK? WHEN DO YOU FEEL MOST CREATIVE?

Early in the morning is when I’m most creative.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ARTIST TOOL? IS THERE SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT IN YOUR STUDIO?

Bowl gauge and lathe, listening to the radio while I turn

WHAT’S YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT?

I don’t let anything bother me. It is what it is.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO AN ARTIST JUST STARTING OUT?

Don’t take criticism seriously. The beauty of a piece is in the eye of the beholder.

Thanks, Fred! Come check out his art on display through December. We are open Friday 5PM – 8PM, Saturday 4PM – 7PM, and Sunday 1PM – 4PM.

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We are looking for 2D and 3D artists to feature a selection of their work on a 3-month rotation.