Just general information today, just to catch up and tell you about a few thoughts from my art world. First, I want to ask, is it cold where you are? It’s really cold here in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Big frost twice this week. Next, I’ll tell you about the watercolor workshop [...]
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Recently a student wrote asking a question about the difference in watercolor paper.
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Tips, Tidbits and Tales of Life – The Artist Speaks The review of the North Georgia Arts Tour is inspired by the beautiful tour this year. Even tho Clayton is on the last leg of the tour for many people, we had a constant stream of shoppers right through Sunday afternoon. The temperature was in [...]
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Tips, Tidbits and Tales of Life – The Artist Speaks Today is the third day of our North Georgia Arts Tour. It has been a wonderful experience. The owners of the “Turning Creek Artisans Gallery” are gracious and knowledgeable about the artists they represent. I am honored for the invitation to demonstrate in their gallery [...]
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Fine Art Tips, Tidbits and Tales of Life – The Artist Speaks This is blog # 40 and I want to use this one to express my gratitude to you for visiting and reading my blog! You are loyal and mean so much to me. It’s raining at Loblolly Cove, I’m sitting at the kitchen [...]
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Do you know the style of painting that appeals to you?
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Carolyn Stephens, owner and artist of Dirt Road Gallery, Rochelle, GA has been an oils painter most of her life. While visiting on the phone I asked Carolyn for an interview, and in her beautiful, graceful way, she granted it. Here are some of the questions I asked her: How long have you been painting? [...]
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“Great Creator, I will take care of the Quantity, You take care of the Quality”. Julia Cameron
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Your mood speaks very loudly about the way you paint. The colors chosen, type of brushstrokes used and even the ground that you are painting on tells viewers what your thoughts are and the feeling you want to convey. An example is if the artist is angry, the strokes will be quick and short with [...]
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Posted in Networking with Artists on Mar 28th, 2009
Writing an e-zine for artists is a great way to increase your art knowledge. Here are helpful tips for writing and collecting information for an e-zine. There are ideas everywhere. While attending art club meetings, listen to the conversations that you have with a club member or visiting speaker. Did someone give a show date? [...]
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