Posted by artmentor on Jan-26-2009
Do We Need to Show Every Detail in Our Art?
In the beginning, we believe that having every detail of what we see - or what we ‘think’ we see, is the best and only way to create a piece of art. This type if art is called Photorealism and has it’s place.
Can You Tell from Which Area Comes the Detail Below?
When we as artists, define everything, we leave nothing to the viewers imagination. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by artmentor on Jan-22-2009
Is a Secretary of the Arts the best way?
Quincy Jones has been promoting the idea for at least 10 years and a petition asking President Obama to appoint a Secretary of the Arts was created and written by Jaime Austria. While many other countries have had Ministers of Art or Culture for centuries, the United States has never created such a position.
The Arts DO need attention and our country does NEED the arts - now more than ever.
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Posted by artmentor on Jan-13-2009
Keep this Art Kit Handy:
Whatever your favorite medium, keep some bare essentials in a case that you can grab and run with. Your Travel Art Kit might include:
- Small Sketch Pad
- Pencils (I also like to include a water soluble graphite pencil)
- Pen/Marker
- Eraser
- Colored Pencils (water soluble are nice
- Small Travel Watercolor Set with Brush
- Small Water Container
- Travel Tissues
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Posted by artmentor on Jan-6-2009
Slogging through mud to get things done?
Not enough hours in a day to get everything done? Looking back at the end of your day, do you still have a long list of things to do that you haven’t yet touched?
While making New Years resolutions - you might want to adopt these ideas. Start by applying 1 or 2 each week. Honestly…. they’re easier than losing that last 10 pounds and will make you feel so much better about yourself that you may drop those extra pounds without trying! Read the rest of this entry »
