settings quite well and has used
them for creative inspiration later.
To prepare for his show Pilgrimage, Cornell traveled throughout the country, visiting his
past lives. Every house he has
ever lived in was painted for
the show. Along the way, he
discovered himself and the lives
that have touched him most.
He even painted the childhood
homes of his parents and wife.
Having lived in Kentucky, Kansas, Ohio, and several cities in
California, Cornell covered a lot
ground.
shops were exciting stops along
the road, because they always
found something interesting that
held a story and a connection to
a place. But what were Cornell’s
stories that held connections to
places for him?
Well I began my interview with
asking the simple question,
‘what got you into painting?’
Figuring this would be a good
start to Cornell’s story. He went
on to explain that like many other children, he was exposed to
the wonders of art at a young
age but admits he “had an interest in it beyond the average kid”.
However, it wasn’t until he was
When I asked him how many
19 did he rekindle this passion.
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states he h