In this coffee talk style discussion we are focusing on a new direction that Armin is taking with his artwork. Makes sense that we would put the spotlight on each other once in awhile and I had a such a great time coming up with questions for this interview. In October of 2023, we had the good fortune of our downtown studio space opening up with a couple of spaces that would fit our needs. One for a painting studio for Armin and one as a new gallery where we can welcome interested art lovers. This new space allowed Armin to explore his love of abstraction by returning to oil painting. Of course, he continues the graphite drawing practice in his home studio. The shift to abstraction is a natural transition for Armin. Throughout art history artists have made this shift. Think of Picasso, Mondrian, Georgia O'Keeffe. Armin natural ability of achieving stellar compositions works Weill with both the real and the abstract. I deem him the master of composition and it is a joy to work beside him in the studio. We have so much to share on this wonderful journey through the world of art. We hope you enjoy this episode. Please let us know your thoughts. Sincerely, Val

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