I’m a person who loves creating and living in a sensual, harmonious and warm environment that melts me into my Muse. Though I have a formal desk, I rarely use it. Instead, I put my laptop and Wacom tablet on a folding table that can be moved anywhere in the house. Typically, it’s the living room where I spend most of my time digitally painting.

The room is a blend of deep reds, blacks, tans and earthy yellows. Candles, a Japanese Gong, Chinese Cabinet made of 300 year old Chinese wood, tea set, books and other objects of meaning add character. A Feng Shui Consultant had this to say about the living room ambiance, “It’s a beautiful, rich and elegant blend of Asian, African and Balinese that manages to come together creating a strong sense of sensuality and serenity.” That about says it all! Now with a new water fountain, it’s become an outer sanctuary reflective of an inner sanctuary.

During the day, I listen to a TV Satellite Station called Audio Vision which is a place where you can be surrounded by sounds of nature, poetry and acoustic music. It’s pure pleasure for me and my black cat, Serena.

Sitting in this environment makes it easy to create. The rest is up to my Muse. She’s very pleased that I listen and give way to her devotion for creating beauty. With each brush stroke, she’s in the mood — the mood to express and bring forth form from something deeper.

– genece hamby, contemporary artist & poetry
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