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This past weekend I was feeling unmotivated in the studio. I have just finished painting still lifes for the winter season and now must make the switch to painting landscapes for my summer shows. I enjoy bouncing between the two disciplines, but lately nothing seemed to inspire me. So, here is what I did... I decided to have some fun and experiment with color harmony or complimentary colors. Pairs of colors that share no common … [Read more...]
As a native Californian, I am proud for having survived my 25th winter in the northern hemisphere! Especially since, this winter most of my days have been spent holed up alone in my studio. After a long, extra cold winter, I ready for warmer weather. But up here in the mountains, spring means slushy snow, mud and more patience… While waiting for shorts-weather, I find myself daydreaming about the beach, feeling lazy and wanting to … [Read more...]
by guest artist/author: Matt LeBlanc Every artist obviously has different ways to create art. Techniques, feelings, emotions & experience all play a role in the finished product. Painting Abstract or Modern Art is just plain fun. I’m not the type of artist who will take a walk and get instantly inspired by something I see. For me, it’s more the mood I’m in and the emotions I feel when I’m in front of the canvas. … [Read more...]
In the popular post,Painting Abstracts: The Process Behind the Art, a talented young abstract artist gives us a rare glimpse into the thought process and inspiration behind his abstract paintings. Abstract art, otherwise known as Modern Art mystifies many people, including representational artists. The untrained eye might have trouble understanding and appreciating it as a serious art form. We have all heard people say (or thought … [Read more...]
"Birds on the Wires" by musican, Jarbas Agnelli is a very creative little video and one worth sharing. The birds helped compose the music! Anyone who enjoys birds and music will be charmed by this... Jarbas explains: Reading a newspaper, I saw a picture of birds on the electric wires. I cut out the photo and decided to make a song, using the exact location of the birds as notes (no Photoshop edit). I knew it wasn't the most … [Read more...]
Having just returned to the snow country from a quick break at the beach, I was daydreaming of warmer days while 'surfing' the web. I found these amazing big wave photographs that I had to share with you. Hawaiian shore-break surfing pioneer, Clark Little has quickly gained nationwide recognition for his big wave photography. It all started in 2007 when Clark 's wife wanted a nice piece of art to decorate a wall. Clark grabbed a camera, … [Read more...]
guest artist/author: Ludgero Mendonca My name is Ludgero Mendonca. I was born and raised to the age of eleven on the Island of Terceira Acores, Portugal. My interest in art comes from having watched my father sketch to pass the time. Taken by it and tried to emulate his style but to no avail. At the age of fifteen I once again started to sketch but now I had better control and began to slowly develop my own style - here's how. In my … [Read more...]
The Mona Lisa is regarded as the most 'meaningful' and famous painting in the history of art. Over 500 years old, Mona has aged gracefully and continues to inspire reproduction, parody, scientific theory, movies and more. Today, many of us artists strive to create our own 'Mona Lisa' in hopes of leaving an 'meaningful' trace of ourselves behind. But, how does an artist truly create meaning in his or her work? That question is … [Read more...]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that indoor air quality is often up to 10 times worse than what's outside - and our studios are even worse than that! Did you know that house plants can actually benefit our lives and help keep it 'green'? For only pennies a day, house plants will help beautify, purify and renew your stuffy studio, office or home by filtering out toxins, pollutants and the carbon dioxide we exhale and … [Read more...]
Last Friday night I had my much awaited artist's reception at Kneeland Gallery in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho. This short video gives you a quick peek at what a professional gallery and opening reception for an artist looks like. If anyone is interested in purchasing a painting, please contact Kneeland Gallery and tell them, Lori sent ya! Or feel free to contact me with any questions or for more information, … [Read more...]
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