Summer is officially here and so is vacation season. As we dream of far-off destinations, we caught up with a few of our artists to hear about their ideal holiday and the inspiration they’re chasing.
Liz Barber
“The beaches of Fiji or Thailand would be heaven to me. I grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts, right on the ocean. Being so close to the ocean all my life makes a real impact. It is my biggest inspiration source. Everything about it is part of my memory, the sound of it, the movement of it. Waves create stunning visual imagery. My happy place is definitely in the waves.”
Raul De La Torre
“London — I love the city. Great place to walk and enjoy the architecture, museums, theater… the food not as much. To enjoy a good meal: any city in north Spain: San Sebastián, Bilbao, Oviedo, Gijón, A Coruña, etc…”
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Rose Masterpol
“My dream destination right now is the Maldives…I find it compelling because it is secluded, the water is super clear, the color is like jewels. The bluest sky ever and all the vegetation that is in every shade of green you can imagine. The flowers you probably have never seen before in those magical colors. I dream of this right now because I need new inspiration, rest, water (swimming), undisturbed sleep, and all kinds of fresh fish. A very simple existence for just a while.”
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Ben Schwab
“I’ve been very fortunate to travel to nearly every major dream destination on my list. A number of years ago, I lived briefly in Tokyo, and I’ve always wanted to go back. For sheer inspiration for someone who loves cities as much as I do, there is no equivalent. I also love the culture and ease of travel in Japan.”
