What Do Artists Do during the Pandemic?
Fortunately, most of what we do is in our studio. Artists can use ‘Covid Seclusion’ to reorganize their studios, sifting through paint tubes and discarding old hardened ones. We can sort through brushes and recondition some and toss others. I used the time to sort through paintings I made during…
Do You Have Sofa Art?
MOST PEOPLE BUY SOFA ART BECAUSE IT’S EASY. You are re-furnishing your digs. You decide on the main colors of your scheme. The wall, upholstery and rugs are well planned. You shop at umpteen stores to find the right sofa for the space. You are exhausted from the HUNT. You breathe…
The Holidays Are Here!
Christmas, Holiday Cheer, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah. However you prefer to say it is personal and means a lot. This is the time of year when our focus shifts from everyday tasks and we start planning for the holidays. Every holiday, I make sure I take photos. As…
When Your Art Becomes An Exhibit.
What happens when you try to exhibit? After sorting through about 50 paintings, the task of selecting a small amount for my art exhibit seemed daunting. If I painted it, you know I love it. I take my art personally. It was like I was offering up my kids on…
Abstract Art. What Do You Think About It?
Many people prefer realism because they do not understand Abstract Art. The Artist Expresses Feelings and Thoughts Differently. My objective is to give you some pointers about : Why artists make abstract art Some of the ways an artist develops an abstract painting Famous artists who did abstracts So what…
My Small Studio? Does that mean I can only do small art?
How do you organize a small studio? Are artists limited by the size of their studio? Hunting for a material is a time waster. So… Is IKEA my Friend? Is it possible for artists to make decent art from a small ten by eleven foot studio? I am sure my…
I Want To Do A Newsletter. Maybe?
I was thinking this was how I could show you my world of art and the adventure I am walking through! I’ve been learning how to travel through the art world of exhibits, social media and the how to’s of the art business which is not an easy thing for…
There Are So Many Mediums to Do Art.
How do I choose? First think of what you want to paint. What medium seems to fit your idea? Follow up by experimenting with one that would be best. It can be a combination of several media or just one. Do a rough painting sketch of the main forms but…
The new word for today is ‘Schmooze’.
Read on for the definition. I want to digress today and mention a venue that has a gallery wall where artists can exhibit their work. It is not up and running yet, but it looks very promising. Schmooze, pronounced shh-mooz, is a NY word, and as I found just found…
The Only Way For Me Is Up
An art business is hard work so we have to dig our heels in and not give up. I’m stubborn. I hate to give up. This attitude can be an advantage or disadvantage. There might be something better waiting for us, and stubbornness can make us miss a blessing. Or…