Haze Up Murdock - 8x10 SOLD … [Read more...]
Hummingbird & Old Acoma Vase
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Hummingbird & Old Acoma Vase, oil/board 24x12 Available at Galleries West Fine Art … [Read more...]
Chickadee & Japanese Bud Vase
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Chickadee & Japanese Bud Vase, oil/board 16x20 Available at Kneeland Gallery … [Read more...]
The Armchair-Artist
April 19, 2009 By 5 Comments
A lot of people dream of being an artist. Maybe you are one of those people who loved to draw as a kid or took an art classes in college, but was discouraged away from art as serious profession. Ask yourself: Do you still have an inner desire to create? To relax, do you like to flip through art magazines, books or art related websites? Do you find yourself saying things like, “I just don’t have the time to … [Read more...]
Rule of Thirds – Composition in Art
April 10, 2009 By 7 Comments
The Rule of Thirds is probably one of the most basic rules that has been used in painting for ages. It is a compositional rule of thumb that is commonly used in the visual arts today including painting, photography and design. This is a very basic rule about that is often overlooked by amateur artists and forgotten by many art teachers. Interestingly, it is one of the most important rules that a novice photographer learns about in … [Read more...]
The Importance of Art & Attitude
April 9, 2009 By 16 Comments
Attitudes are mirrors of the mind. Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude toward us - and that includes our art careers! For years I have collected quotes and inspirations to help me with my own attitude. The paragraph below written by Charles Swindoll is an old favorite of mine. I hope you enjoy reading it. The priceless wisdom of inspired thinkers like Swindoll is thought provoking. This wisdom expands our own … [Read more...]
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