"Are YOU the artist?" - When people meet me in person, they seemed to be surprised - were you expecting someone taller? younger? male? blonde?

"How long have you been an artist?" - I've never not been an artist.

"How long have you been doing this kind of work?" - I've done mosaic work forever. I created mosaic portraits years ago. I've always painted in this style...so it's a natural progression.

"How did you come up with this idea?" - I'm brilliant. Sounds like a smart-ass answer, but what else would it be? I'm clever, I'm talented, I'm an artist, I'm creative...!

"Why is it so expensive?" - Compared to what? How do you put a price on my talent... or the time it takes to create a fabulous piece of art from nothing? A canvas is blank - and after a while it is filled with color & texture - my vision transformed to a sustainable image.

"Where do find your materials?" - the mailbox. And, stuff that might have been heading into the recycle bin. Yes, it's all mine.