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LATEST ARTICLES ( 172 )

• Why I Paint for a Party of One

  The perfect art world starts within your own studio; and the thoughts you walk in with. No real art world exists beyond the imaginary. The focus of creativity i... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Blessings From Art

  When I say art, I don’t just mean painting. Artistic people are a blessing to themselves. Although it can be extremely frustrating. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Art Has a Pulse

  It may be true that anything created by man that is tactile, retains a certain pulse energy from its creator. Most likely, it’s imperceptible to the casual... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Art and Pink Air

  If you are an artist with a really big ego, you may not want to read this one. Actually, I’m not against people that have big egos, but for some strange... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Contest Results for This Painting

  The best submitted name for this painting came from the very talented Anna, she can be found at @cowpunkgal on Instagram. Anna is a remarkably talented jewelry... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Value of a Painting

  The true value of a work of art is directly proportional to the needs, wants, and desires of the individual willing to pay for it. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Art Social in Name

  The name is the game; or so it would seem. We all try to brand ourselves and that usually starts with our names. Liking it, or disliking it: whether it be... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• The Hand of Art Touches a Million Generations

  : Annalise stood before Botticelli’s painting Venus and Mars. All the while she thought to herself, “Their hands are overly languid.” Leaving her with the... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• I Love the Thought You’re Okay on This 2020 Valentine’s Day

  

  For all those with a kind, loving and understanding heart. Please download this free poster ( just click on the link below) and share with everyone you love. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Art and a Place to Create

  There is this perfect place; where everything creative just magically occurs. Is it a destination? Perhaps for some; it’s a dream of an art studio in Florence... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Art = Angst

  Many years ago I read a book about a very famous photographer. The photographer was quoted as saying; “You have to be willing to die for photography. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• The Art Collector & Me

  The Art Collector Me He enters the studio from the daylight sun. He is neither old nor young. He is both deliberate and slow, intent on satisfying and inner... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Crayons and the Road to Art

  Wouldn’t you agree that there is much magic in a box of Crayola® crayons? In fact, if you thought there was a lot of magic in that old silk hat that  “Frosty Th... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• I Love the Thought You’re Okay

  – We nearly always receive some form of feedback from the effort we put into social media. Generally speaking, it’s pretty positive stuff. If we are kind in... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• A Dog Named Snowy

  A Dog Named Snowy A Love Story Of course it was snowing; why wouldn’t it be. This sets the stage for two things, number one: snow play and fun winter recreation... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• The Soaring 20’s

  

  2020: Creative or not? You will be something in 2020. There is little doubt in that. We each live a life full of opportunities: some we embrace, some we miss.... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Talented People on Social Media

  You would have to be pretty self-serving, not to witness the amazing amount of creativity that is shared on social media. Perhaps what’s even more impressive;... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2019 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• God Pushed Me

  : Anyone that knows me clearly understands that I fervently believe in God. In fact I have a long history of believing, which started at a very tender age. You... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2019 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Thoughts & Ideas

  Thoughts and Ideas:  My ideas escape my thoughts— in fact they hightail it out of my  consciousness, often leaving behind no trace of authenticity or... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2019 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Innocent Pink Rose

  The Innocent Pink Rose: Many sometimes ago; when I was photographing at a prestigious botanical garden. I witnessed what was to become a life long... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2019 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE