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Criticism of the Old Masters and Contemporary Critique...Art is an expression.
Where there is Art there will be people who appreciate and hold the artwork in wonder...and also be those who not only do not like the creation, but feel the need to 'squash the artist'. Perhaps standards dictate the sway from the norm, but artists don't create on demand, the good ones follow their inner fire and tend to the embers that need to take flame! (Dang, that was a good sentence.)
So you probably won't be surprised to read that Claude Monet was told by an art critic of the time that his paintings looked incomplete and that as a painter he had poor technique. This person wrote a scathing review in a French magazine stating that a "Preliminary drawing for a wallpaper pattern is more finished than his seascape". Ouch. Vincent Van Gogh's paintings were dismissed as amateur.
Pablo Picasso introduced a new technique and had a profound understanding of the human form. His work was called schizophrenic and the paintings did not belong in galleries.
These artists are a small sample of the times. They weren't feeling' the love.
But... in spite of bad reviews and criticism they each continued to create because they believed in themselves! They believed in their art!
Where there is Art there will be people who appreciate and hold the artwork in wonder...and also be those who not only do not like the creation, but feel the need to 'squash the artist'. Perhaps standards dictate the sway from the norm, but artists don't create on demand, the good ones follow their inner fire and tend to the embers that need to take flame! (Dang, that was a good sentence.)
So you probably won't be surprised to read that Claude Monet was told by an art critic of the time that his paintings looked incomplete and that as a painter he had poor technique. This person wrote a scathing review in a French magazine stating that a "Preliminary drawing for a wallpaper pattern is more finished than his seascape". Ouch. Vincent Van Gogh's paintings were dismissed as amateur.
Pablo Picasso introduced a new technique and had a profound understanding of the human form. His work was called schizophrenic and the paintings did not belong in galleries.
These artists are a small sample of the times. They weren't feeling' the love.
But... in spite of bad reviews and criticism they each continued to create because they believed in themselves! They believed in their art!
Now these two paintings are my works...not to be mistaken for the Old Masters! (Ha!)
Let's come back to contemporary times.
Artists realize that making art is a solo practice and much of our time is spent in the studio. It is with the greatest of appreciation for critique, discussion, socialization, and education that we gather in small groups to discuss each other's art. I value these opinions and bring my most challenging pieces and those strong enough for competition. Critiques are done respectfully, usually addressing an area the artist requests help with. It's supportive and helpful.
Art critics??? I'm still a small fish in a very big pond. They just haven't found me yet!
Artists realize that making art is a solo practice and much of our time is spent in the studio. It is with the greatest of appreciation for critique, discussion, socialization, and education that we gather in small groups to discuss each other's art. I value these opinions and bring my most challenging pieces and those strong enough for competition. Critiques are done respectfully, usually addressing an area the artist requests help with. It's supportive and helpful.
Art critics??? I'm still a small fish in a very big pond. They just haven't found me yet!
I thought that was interesting...did you? It's fun to go back into my art history days. Let's do that again sometime.
Next week it's all about CONNECTIONS! Yep...we all need them. I never would have thought I'd be hanging around with these types of people! :-o
Am so very grateful for all your comments and recommendations.
Interested in a specific area of art? Ask me! I know everything!!! (Ha!)
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Patrice
Next week it's all about CONNECTIONS! Yep...we all need them. I never would have thought I'd be hanging around with these types of people! :-o
Am so very grateful for all your comments and recommendations.
Interested in a specific area of art? Ask me! I know everything!!! (Ha!)
www.patricecameronart.com
Ladypatrice5@gmail.com
Patrice
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A Complex Painting Progression...As many of you know, my technique is fairly new and still evolving. I am continually looking at subject matter that somehow is increasingly more complex. I have had good success with complex paintings if I paint them large...22" x 30"...but lately I have been interested in providing "Small Space Art" for my upcoming Spring Show. Decided I would paint a bunch of busy dahlias...because I could. (I have always had more guts than brains). My paper size is 10" x 15" and I sketch in the entire paper. My experience tells me this could be really really cool, or a disaster.
I throw caution to the wind, with my 'Laisez-Faire' attitude, and eagerly jump in.
I throw caution to the wind, with my 'Laisez-Faire' attitude, and eagerly jump in.
There's my black and white photo and my sketch. See that yellow on the paper?...that's a special substance I paint on the areas I want to keep absolutely white. I'm a quick and sloppy painter at times and protect this white value. I peel it off when the painting is done. It helps to make my paintings successful.
OK...so far so good. Painting in my dark values helps me to make sense of all the shapes.
Am starting to lay in some light value color. It's pretty wild. If my values are right on I may just pull this one off!
Am starting to lay in some light value color. It's pretty wild. If my values are right on I may just pull this one off!
I like it!!!!
As with most of my paintings in this style...looking at it close up appears quite abstracted but when you look at it a few feet away, your eyes see the images...that is the work of distinct values...lights, mid tones, and darks. Matted with a 3" white mat will give some resting area for the viewer. I think it's an exciting painting, how about you?
I came up with a really cool title for this one:
"FLORAL EXPLOSION"
As with most of my paintings in this style...looking at it close up appears quite abstracted but when you look at it a few feet away, your eyes see the images...that is the work of distinct values...lights, mid tones, and darks. Matted with a 3" white mat will give some resting area for the viewer. I think it's an exciting painting, how about you?
I came up with a really cool title for this one:
"FLORAL EXPLOSION"
Next week let's explore how the old Masters created and critiqued their art. Critique groups are valuable in one's art career but there's something much, much more important...and the Masters perfected this!
I've had questions about how to obtain Prints of my work. That's easy...I have an online store at:
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Patrice
I've had questions about how to obtain Prints of my work. That's easy...I have an online store at:
www.patricecameronart.com
Ladypatrice5@gmail.com
Patrice
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A Glimpse into My Painting Season...
The holidays are over and this is my busy painting season!
I have submissions for competitions and the Lake Area Artists group show in April, to prepare for.
There is a slight difference in preparing for these events. Competition paintings are judged on the elements of art: composition, line, shape, space, color, value, texture, plus uniqueness of subject with masterful execution. I spend quite a bit of time preparing and painting these pieces. They also are the paintings I will take to my critique group to have other artistic eyes view, and comment. Being 'juried into' a show or exhibition, validates the skill and creativity of the artist. But...even though jurors are well known and excellent artists, they are as objective, within a subjective arena, as they can be. I am delighted when my paintings are chosen and understand when they are not. That's pretty grown up of me, don't you think?
The holidays are over and this is my busy painting season!
I have submissions for competitions and the Lake Area Artists group show in April, to prepare for.
There is a slight difference in preparing for these events. Competition paintings are judged on the elements of art: composition, line, shape, space, color, value, texture, plus uniqueness of subject with masterful execution. I spend quite a bit of time preparing and painting these pieces. They also are the paintings I will take to my critique group to have other artistic eyes view, and comment. Being 'juried into' a show or exhibition, validates the skill and creativity of the artist. But...even though jurors are well known and excellent artists, they are as objective, within a subjective arena, as they can be. I am delighted when my paintings are chosen and understand when they are not. That's pretty grown up of me, don't you think?
Here is an example of a recent submission into the National Watercolor Society. There is a lot of strength in this painting with values, shapes, depth, and visual interest. I paid special attention to the face of this ship's figurehead, my focal point of the painting. Wish me luck!
Art shows are fun and exciting for me as I have much more freedom with what I choose to paint! Viewers tend to appreciate art differently with attention to emotional impact of subject matter, memory, color display, and uniqueness. It is not uncommon to overhear viewers say to their friend, "I love that one!" Viewers know what they like and enjoy wandering through large exhibitions, taking their time.
During the past summer I accumulated lots of fun photos references to paint. I've been pouring over these and choosing which ones to paint for the show & sale. My selection process?...land or seascapes, and interesting, everyday life subjects. If I find it interesting and valuable, I'll paint my pleasure and delight into each painting. And therein lies the meaning to my art; an offer of beauty and good feelings to viewers...my visual gift to all.
During the past summer I accumulated lots of fun photos references to paint. I've been pouring over these and choosing which ones to paint for the show & sale. My selection process?...land or seascapes, and interesting, everyday life subjects. If I find it interesting and valuable, I'll paint my pleasure and delight into each painting. And therein lies the meaning to my art; an offer of beauty and good feelings to viewers...my visual gift to all.
Here's a lovely I painted for the April show. A soothing subject reminiscent of hours of enjoyment in my Spring and Summer garden. What I would have you know about this one is I painted it during a very long, rainy grey stretch, and I found myself enjoying the sunshine and shadows, hearing my wind chimes, and contemplating which annuals I'd plant this coming season. I think my joy transfers onto the paper.
I'll keep you all posted if my paintings are accepted into exhibition and also when the Lake Area Artists will be having their Spring Show. Stay tuned.
Next week I will show you a new painting I started from beginning to end. This one was particularly interesting, and I'll share why.
Thank you for your continued support and great comments.
If you know of someone in searching for the perfect artwork for home or office, please consider giving them my website or contact information. I appreciate your referrals.
www.patricecameronart.com
Ladypatrice5@gmail.com
Patrice
Next week I will show you a new painting I started from beginning to end. This one was particularly interesting, and I'll share why.
Thank you for your continued support and great comments.
If you know of someone in searching for the perfect artwork for home or office, please consider giving them my website or contact information. I appreciate your referrals.
www.patricecameronart.com
Ladypatrice5@gmail.com
Patrice
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My Painting Process.....I've mentioned before I paint with three primary colors...red, blue, and yellow. These colors, when blending, will create beautiful purples, oranges, and greens.
I work with a reference photo which I will turn into a black and white so I can view the values better. My technique uses four values, white being one of them. I'll sketch out my subject and prepare my paints. In this painting I've decided to paint in my dark values first.
Here's a larger photo so you can see the blending of values.
There... finished up by adding the light values being careful to leave the white value shapes.
This technique creates an abstracted realism look. Beautiful shapes and distinct values. I find my paintings show much better on the wall with a bit of distance between you and the painting. Up close its colorful with fun shapes. Look at the next completed and framed photo.
This technique creates an abstracted realism look. Beautiful shapes and distinct values. I find my paintings show much better on the wall with a bit of distance between you and the painting. Up close its colorful with fun shapes. Look at the next completed and framed photo.
There you have it! A perfect sized colorful dahlia for that wall space!
I made this look really easy.
This 6 inch by 9inch painting probably took me 4 hours to completion. A 22 inch by 30 inch painting may take me 30+ hours to complete. Lovin' every minute of it too!
I made this look really easy.
This 6 inch by 9inch painting probably took me 4 hours to completion. A 22 inch by 30 inch painting may take me 30+ hours to complete. Lovin' every minute of it too!
I've been working on more ideas to write about and there are so many good ones I'm not sure which will come next. Stay tuned, my friends!
Many of the paintings I have been showing are available through prints on my website and some originals are still available too. Contact me if you are interested to view or would like more information on pricing.
Thank you for your support and referrals.
www.patricecameronart.com
Ladypatrice5@gmail.com
Patrice
Many of the paintings I have been showing are available through prints on my website and some originals are still available too. Contact me if you are interested to view or would like more information on pricing.
Thank you for your support and referrals.
www.patricecameronart.com
Ladypatrice5@gmail.com
Patrice
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Artistic Risk & Growth.....Risk.
What a downer of subject material.
But alas, you are reading this subject written by someone who actually enjoys constant change! Ask my husband...I'm frequently changing the dishes, moving artwork, rearranging furniture... and I've been known to move bushes in our landscape to create different looks. Yes, I like change.
And then I go into the studio and you might think I'd be all over the place with my creations, but no...I'm thoughtful, directed, and open to inspirations. Perhaps loving change doesn't equate to embracing risk? Life is risky and sometimes my trials work out and sometimes they really don't. Maybe it's my reactions, post risk that are more interesting. Another story. Look here...I'll show you a success:
What a downer of subject material.
But alas, you are reading this subject written by someone who actually enjoys constant change! Ask my husband...I'm frequently changing the dishes, moving artwork, rearranging furniture... and I've been known to move bushes in our landscape to create different looks. Yes, I like change.
And then I go into the studio and you might think I'd be all over the place with my creations, but no...I'm thoughtful, directed, and open to inspirations. Perhaps loving change doesn't equate to embracing risk? Life is risky and sometimes my trials work out and sometimes they really don't. Maybe it's my reactions, post risk that are more interesting. Another story. Look here...I'll show you a success:
Mid 2017 I completed this Yellowstone painting( left ) in watercolor and a realistic approach. I very much enjoyed this composition and the feeling of the painting. A summertime portrayal. In late 2018 I re painted the same composition in my new style. Whoa... a very different look and feel...more winter and abstracted in shape and color.
Changing my style was a risk. Glad I took it.
Didn't intend to improve on an already nice painting, but the newer style (right) took the People's Choice award in a local gallery competition. Nice validation.
Always wondering......
Changing my style was a risk. Glad I took it.
Didn't intend to improve on an already nice painting, but the newer style (right) took the People's Choice award in a local gallery competition. Nice validation.
Always wondering......
Next week I'll show you how I paint. Will take you from the beginning to on the wall in frame, completed.
Am so grateful for all of your comments on my posts! Makes me want to keep writing :)
Thank you for your continued support and referrals.
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Patrice
Am so grateful for all of your comments on my posts! Makes me want to keep writing :)
Thank you for your continued support and referrals.
www.patricecameronart.com
Ladypatrice5@gmail.com
Patrice
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The Significance of Titles.......this is pretty interesting for artists and actually helpful for art appreciators (that would be you). :)
Many artists will develop the theme of their painting and create the name first. They then proceed to create, keeping their title in mind, which gives them direction and flow. Some artists will use the title to help explain the meaning of their work. And there are those who prefer to "Untitle" their paintings. Some merely use numbers.
It's also important to note here that those who enjoy art do not have to define what they see or draw conclusion or understanding. Enjoying art for the visual entertainment, emotional pull, or love of color and shape is enough!
Titles may give insight into what the artist was thinking when they created their art. For me...the title evolves as I work through my painting. An idea will usually start percolating and meaning is assigned. In this way, I am connected deeply to my art! My titles can capture the essence or story. These are the topics I will discuss with those viewing my art at exhibitions. Each painting is uniquely special to me, a part of me. I enjoy sharing this with potential buyers or appreciators.
Many artists will develop the theme of their painting and create the name first. They then proceed to create, keeping their title in mind, which gives them direction and flow. Some artists will use the title to help explain the meaning of their work. And there are those who prefer to "Untitle" their paintings. Some merely use numbers.
It's also important to note here that those who enjoy art do not have to define what they see or draw conclusion or understanding. Enjoying art for the visual entertainment, emotional pull, or love of color and shape is enough!
Titles may give insight into what the artist was thinking when they created their art. For me...the title evolves as I work through my painting. An idea will usually start percolating and meaning is assigned. In this way, I am connected deeply to my art! My titles can capture the essence or story. These are the topics I will discuss with those viewing my art at exhibitions. Each painting is uniquely special to me, a part of me. I enjoy sharing this with potential buyers or appreciators.
Lets look at the painting on the left...I have titled this "UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES". I have many times driven by this improbable tree growing in the rock outcropping, on the Oregon Coast. This symbolizes strength through hardship and resonates deeply with me.
The large urn on the right is titled, "ANNOUNCING JOY" and was painted a few days before Christmas as I anticipated the homecoming of my son, daughter-in-law, and grand dog. A lightness in my heart is expressed in this piece.
The large urn on the right is titled, "ANNOUNCING JOY" and was painted a few days before Christmas as I anticipated the homecoming of my son, daughter-in-law, and grand dog. A lightness in my heart is expressed in this piece.
"SEAS THE DAY".... Yes, a play on words but I was in Hawaii at this time and living each moment, as one does on a tropical island. Back in the studio, and while painting, the essence of that time filled me with realization that appreciating life is not saved for vacations!
Ahhh...this beauty on the right: I was exploring the antique shops in an old Oregon country town when I walked passed this deserted building. I'm blessed as an artist, to see more than what is there. The window held my fascination and within minutes I could see this new house filled with life and occupied by the generations with laughter, growth, and happiness...til present. Abandoned, but well used. I titled this painting "ANCIENT LIFETIMES".
Ahhh...this beauty on the right: I was exploring the antique shops in an old Oregon country town when I walked passed this deserted building. I'm blessed as an artist, to see more than what is there. The window held my fascination and within minutes I could see this new house filled with life and occupied by the generations with laughter, growth, and happiness...til present. Abandoned, but well used. I titled this painting "ANCIENT LIFETIMES".
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"Color Play".....I developed my present watercolor painting style back in November 2017 and determined I would obtain a cohesive color palate utilizing just three primary colors (triad)...red, blue, and yellow. They produce the secondary colors of purple and green.
Sounds easy and straight forward, no?
These past two years I have created some astoundingly beautiful color combinations and have also made some very yucky muddy blends too. I had the wherewithal to document every single triad combination. The plot is going to thicken a bit because I soon discovered different brands of watercolor paints produced differing results. I found this fascinating... and promise not to be a bore. Stay with me.
Sounds easy and straight forward, no?
These past two years I have created some astoundingly beautiful color combinations and have also made some very yucky muddy blends too. I had the wherewithal to document every single triad combination. The plot is going to thicken a bit because I soon discovered different brands of watercolor paints produced differing results. I found this fascinating... and promise not to be a bore. Stay with me.
Here are a few of my color cards for recent paintings. I staple the reference photo onto the back of the card as an easy identification of the colors for each painting. Right, are the various color combinations I've come up with. Each triad can be a blending of warm and cool colors, only warm and only cool. I have favorites but every trip to the art store, or catalog viewing, has me looking for the next perfect pigment!
Let's look what pigments can do. Left, the paints I choose are not as saturated (intensely pigmented) as the painting sample on the right. When choosing, I think of what outcome I want for my painting...the painting on the left is softer like an early morning hazy day. Hey...notice the sediment-looking particles in the light blue....that is a characteristic called granulating and can be very useful for texture in paintings. Adds interest. Also interesting in the right painting is how the red paint (right upper and lower part of painting) disperses in the yellow...doing it's own thing. I love that uncontrolled nature of watercolor painting!
In the forest sample on the left, the colors I chose created a brown and normally I would consider this muddy in a painting. I painted my darks first and realized this was the recipe I was stuck with, so I made the best of it by popping out pure brighter color...note the peachy oranges, golden yellows, and grey blues. What started out as a mess has become one of my favorite paintings! I'll be sure to experiment more with 'mud' in this manner. And the waterlilies....I wanted the water to augment the pureness of the lilies and went to my 'green-blue' pigment. Again, red (one of my triad colors) combined with green (complimentary colors) produces muddy color... so I chose a 'cool blue-red' to offset the greenish blue. I think it worked well.
So...I don't blindly pick out colors and start painting. Working a lot with pigments and acknowledging their characteristics helps me to choose wisely and obtain the results I see in my mind.
So...I don't blindly pick out colors and start painting. Working a lot with pigments and acknowledging their characteristics helps me to choose wisely and obtain the results I see in my mind.
Whew.... I hope that wasn't boring. I get carried away with all this watercolor stuff!
Next week we'll be looking at a topic that has more meaning than we give credit to.... Painting Titles.
I appreciate your business and referrals!
Thank you,
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Patrice
Next week we'll be looking at a topic that has more meaning than we give credit to.... Painting Titles.
I appreciate your business and referrals!
Thank you,
www.patricecameronart.com
Patrice
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Art Story 2019...What I would have you to know about me is that I have always had a love affair with Art. I took art history classes just for fun, explored most mediums (adore the feel and messiness of charcoal sketching), and I knew the complexity of Watercolor Painting would keep me interested for decades.
Decades later....here I am!
I have been juried into several shows last year. This is kind of a big deal for us artists, as when we submit our work we are competing with hundreds of other paintings for very few exhibition openings.
Decades later....here I am!
I have been juried into several shows last year. This is kind of a big deal for us artists, as when we submit our work we are competing with hundreds of other paintings for very few exhibition openings.
"CAREFREE"... (boat) was juried into the National Watercolor Society Spring Show in San Pedro, California.
"WINDOW OF THE SOUL" (window) was juried into the Watercolor Society of Oregon Spring Show in Portland, Oregon.
"WINDOW OF THE SOUL" (window) was juried into the Watercolor Society of Oregon Spring Show in Portland, Oregon.
"ONE STOP SHOPPING" ( above) was juried into the Northwest Watercolor Society Fall show in Bothell, Washington. I also received my Signature Membership with this painting inclusion into the show.
"DAYS LIKE THIS" (middle) was juried and accepted into the International watercolor magazine SPLASH! I have completed my article and was told it will be published in the August 2020 edition.
"BRIDGE OF LIGHT" (below) was juried into the Watercolor Society of Oregon Fall Show in Bend, Oregon.
"DAYS LIKE THIS" (middle) was juried and accepted into the International watercolor magazine SPLASH! I have completed my article and was told it will be published in the August 2020 edition.
"BRIDGE OF LIGHT" (below) was juried into the Watercolor Society of Oregon Fall Show in Bend, Oregon.
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Patrice's Studio & Gallery Tour.....I'm writing in the winter so the outdoors is not as lush and serene as normal. I do love the look of winter and deciduous tree skeletons...they do add beauty to the landscape.
I have always felt where I work is important to being able to let myself go freely. I need space, good light, and a modicum of tidiness.
Some of you have been to my work space and gallery and I know from experience that where an artist creates is an interesting little space that adds a bit of spice into who the artist is. Here comes a little spice your way.....
I have always felt where I work is important to being able to let myself go freely. I need space, good light, and a modicum of tidiness.
Some of you have been to my work space and gallery and I know from experience that where an artist creates is an interesting little space that adds a bit of spice into who the artist is. Here comes a little spice your way.....
STUDIO
This is a cozy space during cold and rainy days plus a bonus when opening the door onto the deck, next to the stream, in summer. My work station is next to the window. I like having my office here and usually spend one day per week with business management.
I love painting early mornings when it's still dark out...very peaceful. My other most favorite time to paint is when it's snowing or the Autumn leaves are coming down and blowing around like crazy. That's when I take mental health breaks and silently watch.
This is a cozy space during cold and rainy days plus a bonus when opening the door onto the deck, next to the stream, in summer. My work station is next to the window. I like having my office here and usually spend one day per week with business management.
I love painting early mornings when it's still dark out...very peaceful. My other most favorite time to paint is when it's snowing or the Autumn leaves are coming down and blowing around like crazy. That's when I take mental health breaks and silently watch.
GALLERY
This space is located next to my Studio.
I first came up with the idea of hanging my paintings here when I started submitting my work into competitions. It was convenient for me to choose the painting and obtain measurements. At any time, I can hang around 30 paintings. I'm quite a prolific painter and not all of them make it onto the walls. I added the Hanging System once my husband taught me how to identify the studs. :) It's easy.
I open my Studio & Gallery by appointment and to the public during my Open Studio. Having the paintings up for viewing allows me to tell stories about each of them and point out interesting technique areas.
Let me know if you are interested in viewing the Gallery. It would be my pleasure.
This space is located next to my Studio.
I first came up with the idea of hanging my paintings here when I started submitting my work into competitions. It was convenient for me to choose the painting and obtain measurements. At any time, I can hang around 30 paintings. I'm quite a prolific painter and not all of them make it onto the walls. I added the Hanging System once my husband taught me how to identify the studs. :) It's easy.
I open my Studio & Gallery by appointment and to the public during my Open Studio. Having the paintings up for viewing allows me to tell stories about each of them and point out interesting technique areas.
Let me know if you are interested in viewing the Gallery. It would be my pleasure.
It's taken me some time to process everything I have done with my art last year. I think it makes a good story. Until next week!
Many thanks for all your positive feedback with my writings. Who would have thought this could be so much fun!
You can order prints of my paintings on paper, canvas, or metal on my website:
www.patricecameronart.com
Contact me if you would be interested in originals
www.ladypatrice5@gmail.com
Thank You,
Patrice
Many thanks for all your positive feedback with my writings. Who would have thought this could be so much fun!
You can order prints of my paintings on paper, canvas, or metal on my website:
www.patricecameronart.com
Contact me if you would be interested in originals
www.ladypatrice5@gmail.com
Thank You,
Patrice
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An Artist in Today's World...Imagine a world without interesting design on buildings and bridges, parks and gardens without decorative fountains, and homes and offices without paintings, visual interpretations, or color. A world without beauty.
Enter the artist.....one who is inspired to create unique visual expressions which encourages the viewer to think, feel, and engage. Communication and connection among people.
Artists create...that's our similarity, but we really are a group with varied interests, practices, and goals.
There will always be artists who create without the desire to share their work, and others who instruct techniques to groups while enjoying exotic locations around the world . Collectors LOVE art and hard working successful artists are appreciated by those of us emerging onto the art scene. I often remind myself, that they too, once experienced the humility I feel.
The art world seems to be changing. This world cannot be compared to other professions where one works their way up the promotional ladder. Making art is a solo practice ....creatively and self promotionally. But here is where it gets interesting for us...networking and community is our super power! With their goal is in mind, the artist connects with many and follows leads.
Our younger generation artists are fearless teachers, and they don't fancy protocols, the way we "seasoned" artists are likely to. They think it perfectly acceptable to email, show up unannounced or approach someone who could be helpful. And... they are obtaining results and favorable outcomes. This has been a new realization at this phase of my career and this new year I'm going to quit acting my age, and build up my confidence muscle.
Enter the artist.....one who is inspired to create unique visual expressions which encourages the viewer to think, feel, and engage. Communication and connection among people.
Artists create...that's our similarity, but we really are a group with varied interests, practices, and goals.
There will always be artists who create without the desire to share their work, and others who instruct techniques to groups while enjoying exotic locations around the world . Collectors LOVE art and hard working successful artists are appreciated by those of us emerging onto the art scene. I often remind myself, that they too, once experienced the humility I feel.
The art world seems to be changing. This world cannot be compared to other professions where one works their way up the promotional ladder. Making art is a solo practice ....creatively and self promotionally. But here is where it gets interesting for us...networking and community is our super power! With their goal is in mind, the artist connects with many and follows leads.
Our younger generation artists are fearless teachers, and they don't fancy protocols, the way we "seasoned" artists are likely to. They think it perfectly acceptable to email, show up unannounced or approach someone who could be helpful. And... they are obtaining results and favorable outcomes. This has been a new realization at this phase of my career and this new year I'm going to quit acting my age, and build up my confidence muscle.
2017 my painting style (left) was very realistic. I did enjoy adding background fencing and the caterpillar to this scene. That was adventurous for me back then. I continue to evolve my new abstracted realism (right) with the addition of softer edges, which is what I'll be working on this next year. Inspired progress.
I appreciate all the comments I am receiving.
Thank You!
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Patrice
Thank You!
www.patricecameronart.com
Patrice