"I'm not going to get that prize ever" I thought many years ago. For the last eight years, I was just another attendee on the sidelines of a parade - sometimes surprised but always happy for the winner. The "Bob Wallace" started to be more than an illusion, I should say, it had become an obsession.
What does it take to build a creative life? In this CanvasRebel interview, Pablo Alfaro discusses his artistic journey, the experiences that shaped his work, and the ideas that continue to inspire him. A thoughtful look behind the scenes of an evolving creative career.
Alfaro viola played by Teng Li, principal violist at LA Phil at the Fifth Annual Contemporary American Violin and Bow Maker Exhibition held by Metzler Violin Shop.
Award-winning violin maker and restorer Pablo Alfaro sensed a need in the Atlanta market for a high-end violin repair business. He settled in Decatur and soon developed a prestigious clientele.
At the 2010 VMAAI Convention, Pablo Alfaro's workshop presentation covered several interesting and practical techniques for improving or repairing stringed instruments.