What is the best thing that I love about my work?
It entertains, and distracts me.
What is my idea of happiness?
A loaded paint-brush.
What is my greatest fear?
Exposing my greatest fear.
What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?
I like way too much cream in my coffee.
Which living persons in my profession do i most admire?
My admiration is highest for those artists who have passed.
What is my greatest extravagance?
Lots of cream in my coffee.
On what occasion would I lie?
While filling out a survey.
What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?
Heavy metals / hazardous materials.
When and where was I the happiest, in my work?
In the studio, and in the classroom.
If I could, what would I change about myself?
I wish I didn’t need to sleep so much.
What is my greatest achievement in work?
That I have survived this long to still do it.
Where would I most like to live?
Springdale, Utah near Zion National Park.
What is my most treasured possession?
A painting that I created while yearning for a life with someone.
What is my most marked characteristic?
My curiosity and enthusiasm, I hope.
What is my most inspirational location, in my city?
My studio.
What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city?
My kitchen.
What books influenced my life and how?
Hunger, by Knut Hamsun and The Fellowship of the Ring, by J. R.R. Tolkien
…Both take me to imaginary worlds that inspire me.
You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?
Mark Knopfler, Ragpicker’s Dream album
Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?
Frodo Baggins
Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?
Mark Knopfler, Daniel Sprick
Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime?
Never Cry Wolf
What role play stories in my life and work?
They provide me with entertaining inspiration for my music and my art;
both of which I enjoy sharing with my favorite audience: my students.
What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ to me?
“I can tell your future. Look what’s in your hand”, From the song, Playing in the Band, by The Grateful Dead.
Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?
Whoever they are, they have kept that a secret from me.
What project am I looking forward to work on?
My next project, (always my next project), because I am so curious to discover how it will unfold, how it will turn out.
Where can you see me or my work?
https://artdesign.buffalostate.edu/directory/joseph-miller
What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?
They mean denial, because like it or not, everything retires.
How can you contact me?
The Hero's Journey 