Andy Warhol & Nature Pop Art

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Although Andy Warhol is best known for his Pop Art, but believe it or not he had an interest in nature that began as a child. In his youth, Warhol drew animals in science class, kept a flower garden in the family’s yard, and sketched at local conservatories. In college, he frequented the zoo in Highland Park to draw and study animals. Warhol’s series of ten silk-screened images of critically endangered animals showcase not only Warhol’s … [Read more...]

Gallery Partnership Marketing

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A trustworthy business relationship between the gallery and artist is one of the most crucial factors of being a successful, professional artist.  Recently, I asked fellow artist/blogger Lori Woodward Simons if she would write a post concerning gallery and artist relationships and how the artist can build a collectors list while working with their gallery. Gallery Partnership Marketing by guest artist/author: L. Woodward Simons If we … [Read more...]

Graffiti: Vandalism or Art?

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During my recent painting trip to France, I was surprised to see so much urban graffiti throughout Paris and the countryside of Provence.  At first I was upset by this, then strangely enough I began to enjoy looking at it. I noticed that many of the graffiti 'artists' were quite talented had sense of respect for where they painted.  That might sound like an oxymoron, but most of the 'art' was relegated to abandoned buildings or alongside … [Read more...]


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