Life is full of choices. I ponder that sometimes while I am sitting at a red-light in town getting ready to turn left for home – but, what would my life be like if I turned right? That is a seemingly small choice to make, but it would affect my life. If I turned right, maybe I would get a flat tire, pick up a hitch-hiker, or decide to go to Starbucks on the next corner and meet Mr. Right…well, you get the idea. As artists … [Read more...]
A Favorite Book – “The Art Spirit” by Robert Henri
February 22, 2009 By 9 Comments
A few summers ago my life was full of changes and challenges. I was newly separated from my husband of 23 years and then my oldest son was graduating from college. So, in early June, my two younger kids and I loaded up the truck and drove from Idaho to St. Louis, Missouri to watch their big brother graduate from college. It was the first time I had ever driven that far without another adult driver in the car with me. At first I was a bit … [Read more...]
What I Know for Sure – by Oprah
February 20, 2009 By 5 Comments
I believe art IS inspiration. So anytime I read inspiring words of wisdom from successful people who I admire, I take heed. The truth is, as we all work to better ourselves as human beings on this beautiful planet, we can’t help but to better the quality of art we produce. Art begins with the head not the hand! Recently, I really enjoyed reading Oprah’s November column so I clipped it out of the magazine and taped it to my Subzero … [Read more...]
Create Texture & Application in Paint using Yin/Yang
February 19, 2009 By 10 Comments
For generations, oil paint has been admired for its impasto effects with texture and application. Yet, many artists forget that oil paint can be applied thinly, much like a watercolor-wash. In fact, I use glazing successfully in my own works using water soluble oils. This technique can create beautiful glazes that add effects much like stained glass. Rembrandt mastered these effects in his own works. But, little did he know, he was using … [Read more...]
Lori’s Gallery Walk
February 19, 2009 By 2 Comments
Enjoy this little video of my latest gallery opening. The artist's reception was last Friday night from 6-9 pm at Kneeland Gallery in Sun Valley, Idaho. In spite of the weak economy, we had a great turnout! Thanks- Lori To learn more about the art scene in Sun Valley, check out: Sun Valley, Idaho: Small Town with a Big Art Attitude … [Read more...]
Friday the 13th – Good Luck for Art?
February 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
LUCKY ME…my next big show and my gallery walk were set to open on Friday the 13th! (This was earlier this year, but I thought you might like the story...) Obviously to some people, Friday the 13th is a superstitious day. Through the ages, the number "13" has been an unlucky number and Friday is considered a bad-luck-day. In fact there is an actual name for it, paraskavedekatriaphobia and it is an actual phobia that became mainstream in … [Read more...]
What is Luminism in Painting?
February 15, 2009 By 8 Comments
LUMINISM refers to an earlier generation of landscape painters from the late nineteenth century who painted scenes along the Hudson River and the eastern shores. Out of all the 'isms' I believe that Tonalism and Luminism are most closely related. It is confusing, but there are some recognizable differences between the two. First of all, the luminist painters preceded the tonalist movement. But, both popular American art movements … [Read more...]
What is Tonalism in Painting?
February 12, 2009 By 6 Comments
TONALISM is a painting movement that is still popular today. Originally, it was derived from the French Barbizon movement which emphasized atmosphere and shadow and harmonized nature with man - all this was done on location directly from nature. The tonalists did not like to be defined by any particular art movement. But, when pressed on this issue, the early tonalists most often used the term Luminism.to refer to their approach toward painting. … [Read more...]
Enlightened Perspective – Inspiring Thoughts by Andy Rooney
February 11, 2009 By 2 Comments
The following inspiring thoughts were written by Andy Rooney, a popular radio host and television writer. Andy Rooney is a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. I thought you might enjoy this little list of Andy's 'enlightened perspective' and the positive way in which he looks at life! Enjoy... I've learned...That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I've learned...That when … [Read more...]
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