on stretcher bars and then I repaint some areas that need enhancement.
ABN: Does the way you approach your iPad art diff er from the way you approach art created with more common meth-
ods, like painting or photography? SE: When I fi rst got the iPad, I decided I wanted to do al-
ternative images from what I had previously done—more ab- stract and less fi gurative imagery. Yes, the iPad diff ers in that it has immediate, spontaneous eff ects and it is a little more diffi cult to erase partial sections of the work. I believe it also stretches your abilities, because the apps have limitations and you have to work within those parameters.
ABN: What do you think the future of the iPad is as a tool
for artists? SE: I believe, like any tool, it is really the talent of the
person executing the work that is important. It also is a new medium, which is exciting for a seasoned artist.
ABN: What's your favorite thing about creating art on the
iPad? SE: T e immediacy and the portability. When you are on a
trip, you don't have to bring your paints and paper; you can just work wherever you are.
ABN: What's the biggest drawback? SE: As with any discipline, some people can become com-
placent with one venue or one idea. I like to continually expand my thinking and adapt to new techniques and mediums.
ABN: An Apple Store isn't a traditional exhibition space. Can
you talk about how your exhibitions there came about? SE: How I was invited to exhibit at the Apple Store is quite
interesting and quite amazing. Earlier this year I ambled into the Aventura Apple Store for some advice; I showed them an iPad painting I had done and asked if they would be interested in purchasing it for their corporate offi ce. T e young blue shirts were blown away by the images I had done and asked me to have an event at their store, as they have never had a painter do this before. I was reluctant but fi nally agreed, and it was so suc- cessful that they contacted the New York Apple store at Lincoln Center. My "iPaint on My iPad" exhibit took place in New York City [in October 2012].
ABN: Would you describe yourself as someone who's interested
in technology and gadgets in a general sense? SE: I don't consider myself a techie, but I originally started
working on copier machines. I guess I've always been interested in some form of technology as a way to manipulate imagery. ABN For more information, visit www.sheilaelias.com.
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