tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10130275430583203642024-03-13T14:15:12.554-07:00ART BLOG JUNKIEArt worth checking out in the world of everything inspirational, artful, and creative.
I LOVE ART BLOGS..WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATION?itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-39137146435698925022010-07-21T10:16:00.000-07:002010-07-21T10:17:11.852-07:00Painting's That Make You Smile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/TEcmmwibbpI/AAAAAAAAEiY/MYSIRgHtQQw/s1600/Alina1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/TEcmmwibbpI/AAAAAAAAEiY/MYSIRgHtQQw/s320/Alina1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50528576/amsterdam">Amsterdam</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">12"x16" acrylics on canvas</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">These beauties are from the artist Alina Vidulescu, who lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia. Alina started painting as a hobby in 2004 and when she quit her day job in finance in 2008 she was able to dedicate herself to her passion of painting. <i>Her</i> "style is impressionistic,<i> she</i> loves to paint landscapes and still life, but <i>tries </i>different subjects and styles.<i> Alina</i> uses high quality acrylics."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">You can find Alina's work at her Etsy store<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/alneniu?ref=seller_info"> ACVART </a>and at her blog <a href="http://acvart.blogspot.com/">ACVART Alina's Acrylic Paintings. </a>Check them to see paintings that will definitely make you smile ~:-}</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/TEcmpKZCjoI/AAAAAAAAEig/pj4STGqMsFs/s1600/Alina2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/TEcmpKZCjoI/AAAAAAAAEig/pj4STGqMsFs/s1600/Alina2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/TEcmpKZCjoI/AAAAAAAAEig/pj4STGqMsFs/s320/Alina2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47848032/happy-poppies">Happy Poppies </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">24"x48" acrylics on deep canvas</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/TEcmq-EocHI/AAAAAAAAEio/6tGIcbVEAZA/s1600/Alina3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/TEcmq-EocHI/AAAAAAAAEio/6tGIcbVEAZA/s320/Alina3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47738510/the-calanques">The Calanques</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">11"x14" acrylics on deep canvas</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-26832079728849990882010-04-28T12:12:00.000-07:002010-04-28T12:12:15.243-07:00Not Just Pushing Pencils<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S9iEG_Z-_iI/AAAAAAAAEU0/YKCDECEJj9A/s1600/p_asteridae_full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S9iEG_Z-_iI/AAAAAAAAEU0/YKCDECEJj9A/s320/p_asteridae_full.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.jennifermaestre.com/portfolio.php">Aurora Detail</a></div> These incredible Pencil Sculptures are from Artist <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1541342892">Jennifer Maestre</a><a href="http://jennifermaestre.net/">. </a>Jennifer has taken the "common object" the pencil and turned them in to incredible "structures". This incredible art came from the inspiration of "Sea Urchins", with their beautiful appearance and the paradox of how they are not to be touched due to the dangerous outcome. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S9iEIJeIiwI/AAAAAAAAEU4/hcQwx7gsBfA/s1600/p_aurora_detail_full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S9iEIJeIiwI/AAAAAAAAEU4/hcQwx7gsBfA/s320/p_aurora_detail_full.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jennifermaestre.com/portfolio.php">Asteridae</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ms. Maestre has studied art all over the US, and you can even find her work available in her<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenmaestre"> Etsy Store</a>.She also creates incredible beads from pencils. I love how Jennifer Followed her muse to find her own style and material to work with. You can read much more at her <a href="http://www.jennifermaestre.com/about.php">website</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S9iIU64pwVI/AAAAAAAAEU8/bJ6cpPDhxLw/s1600/il_430xN.129926315.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S9iIU64pwVI/AAAAAAAAEU8/bJ6cpPDhxLw/s320/il_430xN.129926315.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42607972/more-hilarity-with-color-pencil-pendant">More hilarity with Color Pencil Pendant</a></div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-13509101340131900122010-04-09T15:30:00.001-07:002010-04-09T15:31:37.647-07:00Habitats Galore<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><img alt="" height="400" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4374064430_30470361e2.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="400" /><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauratompkins/4374064430/">Habitats</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/lauratompkins/">PurpleSkyArt</a>.</span></div>I found this mosaic creation at PurpleSkyArt's flickr~ Go to the Flickr Upload and you can follow the links to the individual artist.. Great inspiration~itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-64544298040458716862010-03-28T18:22:00.000-07:002010-03-28T18:34:56.956-07:00Frank Gardner Pushing Colors in Mexico<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6_9pYcIFMI/AAAAAAAAEOU/fVQ3U2vRQl0/s1600/santuario+b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6_9pYcIFMI/AAAAAAAAEOU/fVQ3U2vRQl0/s400/santuario+b.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.frankgardner.com/about.html">Frank Gardner</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Santuario</div>Santuario" 18x14" oil, Frank Gardner © 2010<br />
$1,430. Framed. Available at <a href="http://www.mgalleryoffineart.com/">M Gallery of Fine Art</a><br />
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I found Artist Frank Gardner's blog <a href="http://frankgardner.blogspot.com/">My Paint Box</a> today while blog hopping~ I love oil paintings, probably because of growing up around my grandmother who worked mostly with oils. I have always loved the way the paints layer, and how the paintings themselves go through a metamorphosis where each stage is a piece of work of its own. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">"Looking Over San Miguel", 14x11" Oil, Frank Gardner © 2009</div><div style="text-align: center;">$1,050. Framed, Available at <a href="http://www.addisonart.com/artwork/CreativeConvergence_art/gardner_f_convergence.html">Addison Art Gallery</a></div><br />
Frank Gardner works and lives in Mexico painting on location and out of his studio. In his bio he describes his painting as "representational. At times influenced by the impressionists in that <i>he wants</i> to capture light effects and color and sometimes sacrifice detail. A controlled chaos or loose spontaneity is <i>his </i>favored look, although each color and stroke is well thought out and carefully placed."<br />
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Not only is Frank Gardner's work beautiful, I love his blog for opening up his process of creativity for us all to enjoy~itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-28805740372355427202010-03-27T07:10:00.001-07:002010-03-27T07:14:48.777-07:00Put Your Money Where Your Mouths Are<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/52822842@N00/4451597425/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/4451597425_be0dde2c11.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/52822842@N00/4451597425/">color bookmarks</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/52822842@N00/">catriley</a>.</span></div>I found a link to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/52822842@N00/">Catriley's Flickr</a> today in my emails from <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artisttradingcards/">Yahoo ATC Artist Trading Cards swap Group</a> and had to share not only her beautiful art but the Loving Kindness in her project. Each of her pieces in her gallery "<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/52822842@N00/sets/72157623480397578/">Put Your Money Where Your Mouths Are</a>" are up for donations that will be in turn given to her local food bank. May we all be inspired~itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-50368854374214476622010-03-26T07:32:00.001-07:002010-03-26T07:53:06.104-07:00The Art of Wonder Wanda<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><img alt="" height="132" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4279662907_7828619334.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="400" /><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7742674@N04/4279662907/">triple cupcake sm</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/7742674@N04/">wme133</a>.</span></div>This beauty is from Wanda Edwards a Paper, Watercolor, and Jewelry Artist. Wanda has a <a href="http://www.watercolorsrus.com/cards.html">website</a><br />
where you can find more of her beautiful work. You can also find her available art at her Etsy store W.D Designs <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/weDesigns">Fanciful Things for your Fanciful Life </a>and follow her Artful Journey at her Blog <a href="http://wonderwanda.blogspot.com/">Wonder Wanda</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6zHBn_moxI/AAAAAAAAENs/iMGJrEbG3s0/s1600/4353137325_2fa5b02415_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6zHBn_moxI/AAAAAAAAENs/iMGJrEbG3s0/s400/4353137325_2fa5b02415_b.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7742674@N04/4353137325/">Koi II</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Wanda has a background of teaching school children art and her playfulness definitely comes out in her art, and was also trained in botanical illustration which is visible in her own detail. I had so much fun visiting Wanda's flickr photostream where she has an exhibit of all her different talents.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6zInLzSkSI/AAAAAAAAEN0/4B6rerhqQRA/s1600/il_430xN.30544988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6zInLzSkSI/AAAAAAAAEN0/4B6rerhqQRA/s400/il_430xN.30544988.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12928648">Swirls </a></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is from Wanda's polymer clay designs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6zJx531X6I/AAAAAAAAEN8/RBsGUVSTsX0/s1600/2966892557_255087fc33_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6zJx531X6I/AAAAAAAAEN8/RBsGUVSTsX0/s400/2966892557_255087fc33_o.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7742674@N04/2966892557/">Visions of Shoes</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">This one shows the pure fun that is in Wanda's art. I just love this! I'm a huge fan, and can't wait to see more :-)</div></div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-8796019336086843092010-03-24T04:06:00.001-07:002010-03-24T05:06:20.463-07:00Heart Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6nyovU3oHI/AAAAAAAAEMc/H9jL6edi7dY/s1600/2264228678_5a8350c59d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="373" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6nyovU3oHI/AAAAAAAAEMc/H9jL6edi7dY/s400/2264228678_5a8350c59d.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.truemosaics.com/">Laurel True</a></div>Even though It's no long Valentines day/month I don't think Hearts ever go out of season. I was inspired to share some "Heart Art" today because of a "<a href="http://www.postcrossing.com/">Postcrossing</a>" Friend in China who is also crazy about Heart Art.<br />
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This illustration, used on the cover of Sw!pe Magazine, is a pen and ink by <a href="http://jacklaughner.wordpress.com/">Jack Laughner.</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today while listening to <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124788248">NPR's Morning Edition</a> there was a great story about a group of Guards at the Metropolitan Museum of Art . They have published a magazine displaying their own art. They stand around all day and night protecting some of the most important valuable art in the world, meanwhile being surrounded by the people observing the art. In turn they are the observers of the observing. As you learn about The Guards you discover that each of them has their own purpose for working as guards surrounded by art and got their in their own unique way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6ikhiBZdzI/AAAAAAAAEME/milxOg7j7kM/s1600-h/34056412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6ikhiBZdzI/AAAAAAAAEME/milxOg7j7kM/s400/34056412.JPG" width="302" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.philpadwe.com/artist/Home.html"><span class="creditwrap"><span class="credit">Phil Padwe</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/03/05/nyregion/metslide_9.html"><i>Poe</i> by Phil Padwe, watercolor and ink wash</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Even though each of the Guards have distinctively different backgrounds, they have the desire to be creative in common. They cover the spectrum of Genre of both the visual and literary word, while showcasing different methods from surrealism to contemporary photography with many places between. Their stories are as interesting as their art. While some of the guards came to the Met with Artistic backgrounds some where inspired by the art itself and found their talents while there. <br />
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I love how they are in these "regular" jobs while being in a "big" place while working on their own passions. That's one of the reason's I can't wait to get back to selling furniture. It's a really creative place for me..Even though there was hours of standing around "waiting" I did seem to be at my most creative. So, hanging out in our "regular" jobs can be used to help keep us impassioned. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">You can find a great article at the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/nyregion/06guards.html">New York Times</a> and also find the podcast to <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124788248">NPR's Morning Edition</a> or read the transcript.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6inuNxGJAI/AAAAAAAAEMU/pn9star2Mms/s1600-h/34055047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6inuNxGJAI/AAAAAAAAEMU/pn9star2Mms/s400/34055047.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://juddls.home.sprynet.com/barryhome/">Barry Steely</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/03/05/nyregion/metslide_6.html">2 Swimmers alkyd and oil</a><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">These are just a couple of many awesome pieces of work. Be sure to check out the many contributors to the <a href="http://swipemagazine.com/">Swipe Magazine and get a copy for yourself. </a></div><br />
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This amazing group of artists bring the whole process of creativity together in a video showing how they go from white walls to places in their imaginations. They not only work well as a team, but they also create their art with the purpose of bringing others together.<br />
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<h3><span style="font-size: small;">"<span style="color: #351c75;">The Rinpa Eshidan core team is made up of Noiz-Davi, Daisuke Yamamoto, D.H.Rosen, Akari Sasai and XOLA . The group's main activities are performing in live-art events and creating videos of art in action. Instead of focusing on the finished project, <i>they</i> believe the process of creation itself is where art comes to life and <i>their</i> videos aim to engage <i>their</i> audience in that process."</span></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6Kr2xUaDQI/AAAAAAAAEL0/5ovbYsnwBIc/s1600-h/img_noiz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S6Kr2xUaDQI/AAAAAAAAEL0/5ovbYsnwBIc/s400/img_noiz.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;"> <a href="http://www.rinpaeshidan.jp/gallery/index.html">Img Noiz</a></span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Not only do they have awesome videos you can visit their <a href="http://www.rinpaeshidan.jp/gallery/index.html">gallery at their website</a> where there are tons of pieces for the Graffiti Art Appreciator to enjoy~ </span></span></h3><br />
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<a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/graffiti-room-undergoes-transformation/20dqkcof?from=sharepermalink-blogger">Check out this great MSN Video: Graffiti Room Undergoes Transformation</a>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-16414018772402737942010-03-16T10:52:00.001-07:002010-03-18T15:06:47.978-07:00Venice Carnival is Full of Art<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fudino/4437839301/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4437839301_830c5761e0.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;">These Photos are all from Fundinos Flickr Photostream. They are an amazing collection that is well worth the visit.</span><br />
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</div>In 2010, the <a href="http://www.venice-carnival-italy.com/">Carnival in Venice</a> Ran from Saturday 6th February to Tuesday 16th February. The Creativity that goes into the costumes is amazing. If you are a color and texture junkie like I am the eye candy will fill your senses with inspiration and wonderment. </div><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"></div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-5843848632258829462010-02-19T07:31:00.001-08:002010-02-19T09:36:33.679-08:00Michael Reagan's Art Helps Us To Never Forget<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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The <a href="http://www.michaelgreaganartist.com/">Portrait Artist Michael G. Reagan</a> started drawing over 40 years ago when he had broken his arm from playing football and was trying to occupy his time. He quickly realized how much he enjoyed drawing and soon found out how good he was by the reaction of others. He later served in the Vietnam war where he continued his portrait drawing. Often these Portraits where the last images of the fallen. Michael went on to pursue an art career where he crossed paths with many celebrities and was commissioned to draw their portraits. As he has continued his drawing of over 10,000 portraits he has shared his enthusiasm through his motivational speeches as well as through his many heart warming pieces of art that he has drawn for charity. Michael has most recently been working on his <a href="http://www.fallenheroesproject.org/">Fallen Heroes Project</a> where he offers his service to create a portrait for the families of fallen soldiers.<br />
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<div style="color: #274e13;">"Our mission is to honor the American Fallen Heroes for their ultimate sacrifice during the war against terrorism. The foundation will provide the resources to produce and distribute to each family a hand-drawn portrait of their Fallen Hero, created by artist Michael G. Reagan, free of charge. Each portrait is intended to show our Love and Respect for these Heroes and their families."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S37ItmmA26I/AAAAAAAAEGw/7HKZuPz8h8c/s1600-h/1035ChristopherMichaelDana.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S37ItmmA26I/AAAAAAAAEGw/7HKZuPz8h8c/s400/1035ChristopherMichaelDana.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div style="color: #274e13; text-align: center;"> Christopher Michael Dana</div><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 11px;"><span style="background-color: white;">RR<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: #783f04;">"Reagan views his art as much more than work, he feels called to share his talent for larger purposes. While he is sought out to draw many commissioned portraits, even some as high profile as President and Mrs. Bush, he feels called to bring healing to difficult situations through his art. “After reading in the paper about a terrible car accident involving a drunk driver that had killed two daughters, I felt compelled to provide a memory of the girls through a portrait for the parents,” he describes. “When I met the family to present the portrait, the grandfather told me I had brought life back into the family. I can’t eliminate anyone’s grief, but I can provide some comfort and healing.” This is just one of many such examples of Reagan sharing his gift to bring healing to a family after loss."</span></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S37JM05NDdI/AAAAAAAAEG4/-28DzvTf0Ss/s1600-h/1006AmandaPinson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S37JM05NDdI/AAAAAAAAEG4/-28DzvTf0Ss/s400/1006AmandaPinson.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 11px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #783f04;"> Amanda Pinson</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 11px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: small;">I am a huge fan of Street Art aka Graffiti~ This is a <a href="http://www.strong-island.co.uk/2010/02/08/the-hope-street-hopefuls/">Creative Movement Project i</a>n the United Kingdom where </span></span><br />
Street Artists are working with Portsmouth City Council, Sifer Design and the Portsmouth Creative Movement. This is the "starting of their painting / spraying of Hope Street Hoardings in Portsmouth. Work will continue throughout the month" This was posted by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/create_up/">Clair Sambrook at her Flickr Photostream</a>. Follow the links to see more of their artwork.. So COoL!</div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-28690731432409310212010-02-01T12:44:00.000-08:002010-02-01T12:49:05.088-08:00Artists for A Heart For Haiti<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S2c8IaFcS8I/AAAAAAAAED4/hI9p6KCD6x4/s1600-h/Haiti+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/S2c8IaFcS8I/AAAAAAAAED4/hI9p6KCD6x4/s400/Haiti+Logo.jpg" width="283" /></a></div>I found this on a blog today while visiting <a href="http://amusingmuses2.blogspot.com/">Amusing Muses</a>. Kathy is organizing an art auction to benefit Haiti. Check out her blog for details, I'm sure you will be inspired to participate. The Auction is to be held in June via the web.itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-81531666449970128642010-01-22T06:35:00.001-08:002010-01-22T06:53:54.394-08:00Crafty or Artsy? Or Just Bringing Out Your Inner child?<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mydogsighs/4253580987/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" height="331" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4253580987_090907213c.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="441" /></a><br />
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"<b style="color: #cc0000;">Out growing</b>" childlike art.. Hummmm<br />
While I was clicking through Flickr and was looking at some of my "contacts" new uploads I came across some synchronicity in action, which is always CoOL~<br />
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</div>"I got fired up about a letter to the editor that I read in the recent issue of Somerset Studio. So I wrote a letter to respond to that letter that got me all riled up.<br />
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Then I folded it up, put it in an envelope, and Zen-ed myself by decorating the envelope."<br />
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no way.. Ok, so about an hour ago I was flipping through my "somerset studio" that I bought today, (It's been like a year since I splurged and bought myself a copy) and I was reading the Jenny Doh letters.. then I chill out clicking through Flickr.. And here I find this "beautiful cover" ..Your letter "vibes" were so strong I felt them all the way here in Florida!<br />
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Basically what the "Letter to the Editor" writer is saying is.. Hey, Loved your magazine, but I've outgrown you, cause now that I've retired from teaching elementary kids "visual arts" I'm a "Real Artist" and have outgrown you, your childish art and your readers.. and what do they think they are anyway.. "craftspeople" or "fine artists"? ...(little c and little fa) and besides.. someone else gave me this subscription anyway. Ouch..<br />
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If you are referring to the letter from "S R W" ..OMG! I just hope she didn't infect too many children with her "opinion". The truth is that most of us stop learning art in our county in Elementary school due to our wonderful "educational system" that she was a part of.<br />
I will also point out that some "Artists" with a capital A are "holier than thou" so she's just tapping into that. But the majority of artist's (that I've met anyway) would laugh at her comment. Following the Muse is what's important to most us, and I wouldn't be surprised if she shuts her Muse off!<br />
as far as "do most of your readers consider themselves "craftspeople" or "fine artist".. Most of us play with our "art" not to define ourselves but to set ourselves free from "labels". I for one may not have much "talent" but at no other time am I happier than when I'm "playing" with art. As for the Artist's that are schooled and educated as "Fine Artists", they are like our "Professors" and they deserve our respect but by no means do most of us consider "art" only for the "Elite" that's like saying that the only people that should write are the people who write books.. UGHitsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-37700793971927806662010-01-16T09:14:00.000-08:002010-01-16T09:16:37.509-08:00Amazing<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vOhf3OvRXKg&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vOhf3OvRXKg&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />
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I was sent this in an email from a good friend of mine. This is absolutely amazing!<br />
<b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;">"This video shows the winner of "<i><span style="font-style: italic;">Ukraine</span></i><i><span style="font-style: italic;">’s Got Talent"</span></i>, Kseniya Simonova, 24, drawing a series of pictures on an illuminated sand table showing how ordinary people were affected by the German invasion during World War II. Her talent, which admittedly is a strange one, is mesmeric to watch.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;">The images, projected onto a large screen, moved many in the audience to tears and she won the top prize of about $130,000.00 </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;">She begins by creating a scene showing a couple sitting holding hands on a bench under a starry sky, but then warplanes appear and the happy scene is obliterated. </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;">It is replaced by a woman’s face crying, but then a baby arrives and the woman smiles again. Once again war returns and Miss Simonova throws the sand into chaos from which a young woman’s face appears. </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;">She quickly becomes an old widow, her face wrinkled and sad, before the image turns into a monument to an Unknown Soldier. </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;">This outdoor scene becomes framed by a window as if the viewer is looking out on the monument from within a house. </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;">In the final scene, a mother and child appear inside and a man standing outside, with his hands pressed against the glass, saying goodbye. </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;">The Great Patriotic War, as it is called in Ukraine, resulted in one in four of the population being killed with eight to 11 million deaths out of a population of 42 million. </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;">Kseniya Simonova says: </span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;">"I find it difficult enough to create art using paper and pencils or paintbrushes, but using sand and fingers is beyond me. The art, especially when the war is used as the subject matter, even brings some audience members to tears. And there’s surely no bigger compliment."</span></span></b>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-32813481397727990362010-01-12T11:34:00.001-08:002010-01-13T07:17:48.772-08:00In Pursuit of Daily Inspiration in the New Year<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimklassen/4269705698/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" height="293" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4269705698_9a881b8ee1.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="447" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimklassen/4269705698/">write {13/365}</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kimklassen/">Kim Klassen {mondo beyondo ...baby}</a>.</span><br />
</div>I have an affection for Artist's and their journals, and really enjoyed finding Artist Kim Klassens journal embellished with her art! This is from Kim's Flickr Photostream. <br />
Kim has a beautiful Blog at <a href="http://kimklassen.blogspot.com/">Kim Klassen Cafe</a> where you will find some of her beautiful creations as well as many of the things that help to inspire her. Also check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kimklassendesigns">Kim's Etsy store</a> where she has some of photography and other designs. Kim is "ga ga over words" and that's probably one of the reason's I am so drawn to her "Art"!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimklassen/4249826610/">Kim's "one little word" For 2010</a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I especially love Kim's "one Little word" for the year; "Soar". Kim credits this idea coming from <a href="http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/2009/12/one-little-word-2010.html">Ali Edwards </a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">from her blog "One Little Word" where Ali's words were Peace (2007), Vitality (2008) , Nurture (2009)and for 2010 it's <b>Story</b>. <br />
</div>"Essentially the idea is to choose a word (<i>or let it choose you</i>) that has the potential to make an impact on your life". <br />
Go to<a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://kimklassen.blogspot.com/"> Kim's blog</a><a href="http://kimklassen.blogspot.com/"> </a>to find out about the word of the week etc. I love themes and the "word" tradition really helps get the inspiration flowing. Now I have to find my word~<br />
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</div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-43376099009396856402009-12-08T21:19:00.001-08:002009-12-09T06:46:03.050-08:00Small Pieces of Wonder<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12967142@N05/3305891260/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3305891260_53c844b683.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12967142@N05/3305891260/">the stones from Winnipeg</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/12967142@N05/">knitalatte11</a>.</span><br />
</div>Every once in a while I come across an artist's work that brings me to tears. I'm not sure if it's because of the time and love that the artist puts into it, or if it's just the creativity itself that moves me, but Margaret is one of those artists! Once I learned that this beautiful artist is in fact a "family physician in a small rual community, who even makes house calls and end of life care" it all made sense :-)<br />
Margaret has an<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/knitalatte"> Etsy Store</a> where you can find her many prints available to purchase, and her blog <a href="http://www.resurrectionfern.typepad.com/">Resurrection fern</a> is full of creative playfulness. Right now you can even find a long list of where to find tutorials for handmade gifts.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12967142@N05/3764666891/in/set-72157621747051893/">Luna the Giant Pink Sea Snail</a><br />
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</div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-42640269551669829112009-12-01T19:26:00.001-08:002009-12-01T19:46:07.581-08:00Orbiting with Laura Rogers and Her Encaustic Wax Painting<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dontorbitme/4151610906/">Encaustic Wax Painting 'Brown Bird with Pattern'</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dontorbitme/">dontorbitme</a>.</span><br />
</div>This beauty if from Laura at her Etsy store <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dontorbitme">Don't Orbit Me Encaustics</a> . Laura lives and creates in Markham, Ontario. Her medium of choice is painting with beeswax. Laura shares with us her inspirations as well as her artistic process at her <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dontorbitme/">Flickr Photostream</a> and Etsy store. I love that it's "Perfectly imperfect in nature". You'll find all kinds of goodies available to purchase at her Etsy store..<br />
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</div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-82788427101166193152009-11-22T22:26:00.000-08:002009-11-22T22:26:41.458-08:00Remembering Charles Seliger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Painter Charles Seliger passed away six weeks ago at the age of 83 from a massive stroke. I just finished reading the Artist Addison Parks' blog <a href="http://artdealmagazine.blogspot.com/?expref=next-blog">Artdeal Magazine</a> and loved what he had to say about his friend Mr. Seliger ; "He was an artist. Artist as poet, explorer, gardener, astronomer, composer, and botanist. Artist as painter." make sure you go to Addison's blog to read his whole post. I was weepy when I was done.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We always hear how anything worthwhile takes time, and you only get out of things what you put into them. These are the lessons that I am now reminded of. Patience to walk through life and take its turns one at a time. Not rushing through it to end up at a dead end. At the end of his life Charles Seliger had gone through his journey participating in it all, giving it his all. We are lucky that he was such a man, that he left his legacy in his art for us to enjoy for generations to come.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cellular Mansion<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1945 Oil on Canvas<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">at<a href="http://www.artnet.com/artwork/425135237/97523/charles-seliger-cellular-mansion.html"> Artnet</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ways of Nature 10<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2007 <br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="caption"><i>crylic, colored pencil, matte gel, and beeswax varnish on gessoed Masonite.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="caption"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">read more at the <a href="http://www.brooklynrail.org/2008/10/artseen/charles-siegler-ways-of-nature">Brooklyn Rail</a></span> <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="caption"><i> Redefining Abstract Expressionism </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="caption"><i> Book available at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Charles-Seliger-Francis-V-OConnor/dp/1555952321">Amazon</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/Swopi6iUnPI/AAAAAAAAD2Q/_rs_B6UcZ80/s1600/charles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/Swopi6iUnPI/AAAAAAAAD2Q/_rs_B6UcZ80/s400/charles.jpg" /></a><br />
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</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="caption"><i> Don Quixote 1944</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="caption"><i>found this at the blog <a href="http://ajourneyroundmyskull.blogspot.com/2009_04_12_archive.html">A Journey Round My Skull</a><br />
</i></span></div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-63838133311466813912009-11-20T10:52:00.000-08:002009-11-20T11:28:56.952-08:00The Art and Beauty of Lesley Dill's Language<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/SwbicCMjAsI/AAAAAAAADxk/ee4L4__luKA/s1600/artwork_images_19_178636_lesley-dill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/SwbicCMjAsI/AAAAAAAADxk/ee4L4__luKA/s400/artwork_images_19_178636_lesley-dill.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artnet.com/artwork/424352081/19/lesley-dill-small-poem-dress.html">Small Poem Dress</a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lithograph on newspaper<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Can be found at <a href="http://www.artnet.com/">Artnet</a><br />
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found at the <a href="http://www.huntermuseum.org/exhibition/7/i-heard-a-voicethe-art-of-lesley-dill/">Hunter Museum Of American Art </a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">On exhibit at <a href="http://fine-arts.org/exhibitions.html">Museum of Fine Arts at St. Pete, Florida</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">See a Virtual tour on Youtube courtesy of the Hunter Museum<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> I was listening to my favorite talk radio at <a href="http://www.wmnf.org/">WMNF</a>'s show <span style="color: #cc0000;">Art In Your Ear</span> this afternoon when the guest on the program was Lesley Dill. (you can hear the podcast <a href="http://www.wmnf.org/programs/255">here</a>). Lesley is an extraordinary mulit-media artist who uses everything from foil, newspaper to photographs with all types of materials and textures in between.<br />
"An English major before she became an artist, Dill found her artistic vision when her mother gave her a book of Emily Dickinson’s poetry. Dickinson’s words resonated with Dill, sparking images that the artist says she just could not ignore." She's a visionary artist bringing her love of words to her artwork. Her artwork is known for it's spiritual and sensual nature. <br />
Lesley Dill has traveled and lived in India and currently lives in New York. Her most recent exhibition<br />
<span style="background-color: white;">I Heard A Voice</span> is of her large scale theatrical art work and is currently being shown in <a href="http://fine-arts.org/exhibitions.html">St. Pete's MFA.</a><br />
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</div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-74020025607030061252009-11-14T20:01:00.001-08:002009-11-14T20:17:16.239-08:00Shadows, Reflections and A Photoshop Tutorial<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/roddh/4102175986/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" height="454" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2607/4102175986_1855ec9c54.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="454" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/roddh/4102175986/">Shadows and Reflections</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/roddh/">roddh</a>.</span><br />
Rod who currently lives in Boston, Massachusetts USA as a Software Developer has an amazing Flickr Photostream and is as much an artist as he is a photographer and software developer. He uses texture and color to it's fullest. I especially love the wine glasses in this image. He has a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/roddh/">tutorial at his flickr</a> and show's us how he makes these incredible images. He's talented <b>and</b> a great teacher! Thanks Rod~<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> find <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/roddh/4066318198/">here</a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rockartshow.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=7">Bob Masse</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A Man Called John<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rockartshow.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16:a-man-called-john&catid=2:art-by-musicians&directory=10">Marty Balin</a><br />
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Thanks to Artist<a href="http://gerees.blogspot.com/2009/06/surf-exhibition-at-cultural-center-ross.html"> Geree McDermott</a> for turning me onto the website <a href="http://www.rockartshow.com/">Rock Art Show</a>. This site has "hundreds of cool rock art pieces in every price range for every music and art fan.<i>Their</i> site is a visual history of Rock from the Rat Pack to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.....from Aerosmith to ZZ Top and everything in between!" The Rock Art Show travels throughout the United States, you can find their tour dates <a href="http://www.rockartshow.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=3">here</a>, and are sponsored by local radio stations.Portions of the proceeds then goes to local charities. The <a href="http://rockartshow.com/blog/">Rock Art Show blog</a> has fun stuff too, some behind the scenes events, such as the artists with their fans and where the art is now~<br />
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</div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-53647222069488493002009-10-29T20:54:00.001-07:002009-11-20T11:34:02.065-08:00Dream of the Perfect Studio<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather_bailey/398076412/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/398076412_418b934114.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather_bailey/398076412/">My Studio!</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/heather_bailey/">*Heather Bailey*</a>.</span><br />
</div>This beautiful Fancy Shmancy Studio is the incredible space of Heather Bailey, the fabric, paper, pattern designer. This is from her flickr Photostream.<br />
She has one of the best eyes for color and texture ever! Her website <span style="color: red;">Hello my name is Heather</span> is a fantasy in itself for any creative junkie!<br />
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</div>Heather Bailey's Designs are so incredible Check out her website <a href="http://www.heatherbaileystore.com/?Click=25">Hello My Name is Heather</a>, for a real Treat!<br />
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</div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-89789269790285016962009-10-27T20:04:00.001-07:002009-10-29T20:56:25.001-07:00Art in Progress<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/silvietta80/3184721686/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3184721686_aa9fe1e380.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/silvietta80/3184721686/">Il mio disordine...</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/silvietta80/">ladycupcake80</a>.</span><br />
</div>Artist Space maybe the most sacred space of all. Check out Lady Cupcake's studio space that she works on her adorable creations. I'm sure most of us would agree that there is many projects and just not enough space or time! Creative energy is about to pop out of the picture. I love It!<br />
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</div>These creations are the artwork of Silvia in Italy and can be found at her flickr photostream. She has an adorable blog <a href="http://rainbowinthedark777.blogspot.com/">Rainbow in the Dark.</a>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013027543058320364.post-21459080724506098502009-10-20T14:28:00.000-07:002009-10-20T14:30:24.711-07:00Painting in Combinations of Paint and Passion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/St4qV99qxKI/AAAAAAAADTw/sdoucER_I2M/s1600-h/Small+clear+Idea.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_flI_-iQAnZI/St4qV99qxKI/AAAAAAAADTw/sdoucER_I2M/s400/Small+clear+Idea.JPG" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A small clear idea</span><br />
5 x 7 inches<br />
oil on canvas board<br />
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These beautiful paintings are the creations of <a href="http://halimawashington.com/home.html">Halima Washington</a>. Halima is an artist who lives in Atlanta, Georgia and paints with a combination of a palette knife and a brush. She "loves using the impasto technique because <i>she</i> wants the viewer to be aware of the paint and her passion for it and wants people to see everyday ordinary objects and surroundings as extraordinary". Halima has a beautiful blog <a href="http://hwsmallworks.blogspot.com/">SMALL WORKS</a> <br />
Simple and thoughtful daily paintings by Impasto painter and art instructor, Halima Washington.Her blog is full of her magnificent pieces of work. If you're lucky enough to live in Atlanta Halima teaches at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center and has her work available at the Anne Irwin Fine Art Gallery. You can also find out more at Halima's website.<br />
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8 x 8 inches<br />
oil on canvas<br />
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8 x 8 inches<br />
oil on linen canvas board<br />
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</div><a href="http://hwsmallworks.blogspot.com/2009/01/sweets-available-at-anne-irwin-fine-art.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Red, White, Blue and a cupcake too!</span></a><br />
8 x 8 inches<br />
oil on canvas</div>itsallgroovyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05110931410302328008noreply@blogger.com1