Marla Lipkin

Best advice you’ve been given•Time is of no consequence, just keep working

Goals/Aspirations•To explore more, I always want to explore more!

Favorite artist•I just saw a show in Philadelphia of Paul Strand, which put me in touch with the artists of that era, such as Arthur Dove, Georgia O'Keeffe, Rockwell Kent, I love that time period in art. The painters that influenced my work directly though are artists like John Kensett, and the Hudson River School.

What are you reading•I'm currently reading 'Days of Abandonment' by Elena Ferrante. It reads like a classic Italian cinema film!

Hope to learn how to •Ride a horse. The few times I've been on horseback, I've questioned my sanity. Why am I on the back of this huge beast? Out West I see people on horseback and it seems so natural. It would definitely offer another, more intimate view of the natural world.

You spend a lot of time thinking about•Painting

Favorite musical artist•Stan Getz, Bill Evans, Nakai, Keith Jarrett. I tend toward jazz, but also listen to classical.

What do you do when not creating art •Going on walks, meeting friends, taking road trips.