Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!
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Warmest thoughts and wishes for the holiday!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Art Ready To Be Found
My little 4x6 watercolors are leaving the roost tomorrow. Sad, but sweet. I sketched and painted them quickly, but with a smile for each one and a wish that I could be a little fly on the wall when each is found.
Where to leave them? THAT is the question! I'll start by leaving them along my errand trail - so a gas station... a paint store... the library?? May go out of my way a bit to find a surprising place.
It's hard to part with them completely, so I scanned them in to put together a calendar that I hope to release around Thanksgiving - here's a quick look:
Where to leave them? THAT is the question! I'll start by leaving them along my errand trail - so a gas station... a paint store... the library?? May go out of my way a bit to find a surprising place.
It's hard to part with them completely, so I scanned them in to put together a calendar that I hope to release around Thanksgiving - here's a quick look:
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Authentic Art, Giving & Warren Buffet
It's November. The month when the season and spirit of giving revs up. It so happens that it's also the month I'm putting some bubbling ideas into action.
Creating art, to me, is an extension of myself. Distilling whispers of my intuition, insights and unguarded moments of truth and emotion into a bottle of art that's easier to take in.
When my creative flow is happening, it's like riding a wave of pure bliss. Hours fly by, splatters and spills don't matter, music pours through the studio like sunshine through a window. Art created during moments like these is authentic - whether the work sells, or not, is not part of the process. Art created in moments like these is what I want to produce. I also believe that original, handcrafted work is infused with a higher element - call it a vibration, human touch, love, whatever you want.
It's this sense of authentic art that has shaped my views and goals as an artist. Work I create is authentic and original.
A couple of months ago, in August, I was giving myself a lecture on getting motivated to communicate, give and share more about my art. Searching online about online trends, art marketing and such, I stumbled upon Chris Guillebeau's site and art guide (read my post here...). This is a great guide and it gave me two things: 1) a well-done updated take on social media and what's working for other artists. I signed up for Twitter and Red Bubble and 2) a catalyst to solidify my decision to create and share originals - even with the potential loss of sales that is the mantra of print sales outlets.
So, I'll be removing my new Red Bubble account. Any prints, greeting cards, calendars, whatever, will be either original work or handcrafted prints. The only digital art I'll share will be in the form of online files - downloadable wallpapers, tutorials, ebooks, calendars and other fun stuff.
The other half of my 'lecture to self' was about giving and communicating.
To communicate more about my art, process and inspirations, I am making an effort to blog more regularly and send my studio newsletter to my subscribers more regularly. I'm working on a site redesign to update my website and get everything in one place - and I'll keep using Twitter for now as a mini-blog and place for quick announcements and thoughts.
To give more, I found myself waiting to become as flush Warren Buffet so I could REALLY start giving. The need and desire to give more has been bubbling up for sometime and I now realized that I can't wait for that to happen (though I still admire you Warren :). So here's where I'm starting... with my art. My art is what I can give - today. As I stay true to my mission of creating authentic art it is my purest gift that I can offer.
Here's the list:
1) I'll begin with my friends and newsletter subscribers, I've decided to say THANK YOU! by giving away an original painting once each year. At the end of each year, I'll have my little son pick out a name from the bowl and I'll contact the lucky winner with the news. I might even create something new...
2) I DO want to make money with my art, I value what I create in an economic way also. With that said, a big part of my sales from my art will go to charity. Giving locally, nationally and internationally. Helping families, kids animals, earth. My hope is that I'll have to create a foundation at some point. I'll post results of this too.
3) Art Found. Little surprises of original art left in public places for the person who finds it. Inspired by BookCrossing, I've created a set of 4x6 watercolor sketches to hide in plain sight this November. Also, there will be a link for those who find these to post their story and reaction.. to share the feelings and inspire - full circle. Little sketches, bookmarks, handmade books... all on my list to give away. My plan is to do this several times a year.
So that's the latest. If you like my art, sign up for the newsletter so you have a chance to collect a free painting! If you are giving your art in some way, please share your link or stories!
Thanks for stopping by to read this.
Creating art, to me, is an extension of myself. Distilling whispers of my intuition, insights and unguarded moments of truth and emotion into a bottle of art that's easier to take in.
When my creative flow is happening, it's like riding a wave of pure bliss. Hours fly by, splatters and spills don't matter, music pours through the studio like sunshine through a window. Art created during moments like these is authentic - whether the work sells, or not, is not part of the process. Art created in moments like these is what I want to produce. I also believe that original, handcrafted work is infused with a higher element - call it a vibration, human touch, love, whatever you want.
It's this sense of authentic art that has shaped my views and goals as an artist. Work I create is authentic and original.
A couple of months ago, in August, I was giving myself a lecture on getting motivated to communicate, give and share more about my art. Searching online about online trends, art marketing and such, I stumbled upon Chris Guillebeau's site and art guide (read my post here...). This is a great guide and it gave me two things: 1) a well-done updated take on social media and what's working for other artists. I signed up for Twitter and Red Bubble and 2) a catalyst to solidify my decision to create and share originals - even with the potential loss of sales that is the mantra of print sales outlets.
So, I'll be removing my new Red Bubble account. Any prints, greeting cards, calendars, whatever, will be either original work or handcrafted prints. The only digital art I'll share will be in the form of online files - downloadable wallpapers, tutorials, ebooks, calendars and other fun stuff.
The other half of my 'lecture to self' was about giving and communicating.
To communicate more about my art, process and inspirations, I am making an effort to blog more regularly and send my studio newsletter to my subscribers more regularly. I'm working on a site redesign to update my website and get everything in one place - and I'll keep using Twitter for now as a mini-blog and place for quick announcements and thoughts.
To give more, I found myself waiting to become as flush Warren Buffet so I could REALLY start giving. The need and desire to give more has been bubbling up for sometime and I now realized that I can't wait for that to happen (though I still admire you Warren :). So here's where I'm starting... with my art. My art is what I can give - today. As I stay true to my mission of creating authentic art it is my purest gift that I can offer.
Here's the list:
1) I'll begin with my friends and newsletter subscribers, I've decided to say THANK YOU! by giving away an original painting once each year. At the end of each year, I'll have my little son pick out a name from the bowl and I'll contact the lucky winner with the news. I might even create something new...
2) I DO want to make money with my art, I value what I create in an economic way also. With that said, a big part of my sales from my art will go to charity. Giving locally, nationally and internationally. Helping families, kids animals, earth. My hope is that I'll have to create a foundation at some point. I'll post results of this too.
3) Art Found. Little surprises of original art left in public places for the person who finds it. Inspired by BookCrossing, I've created a set of 4x6 watercolor sketches to hide in plain sight this November. Also, there will be a link for those who find these to post their story and reaction.. to share the feelings and inspire - full circle. Little sketches, bookmarks, handmade books... all on my list to give away. My plan is to do this several times a year.
So that's the latest. If you like my art, sign up for the newsletter so you have a chance to collect a free painting! If you are giving your art in some way, please share your link or stories!
Thanks for stopping by to read this.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tribute to Tony Scherman
Back when I was first pushing the limits of acrylic mediums and texture - trying to get them to dry faster, build up thicker, scrape away easier - I bumped into Tony Scherman's work.
I don't remember the magazine, maybe Art News(?), but his series, Blue Highway was spread out like an invitation to explore the metaphysical layers of blue imagery. His drips, wax builds and depth offered me a window into what could be done with wax. I was hooked. Thank you Tony for your inspiration!
He works with microcrystalline wax, which is more flexible than beeswax, so he is able to roll unstretched encaustic works on canvas for easy shipping. My choice is beeswax which needs to painted and shipped on a stable support. The trade-off of needing more care in shipping is worth it to me as I love working with the low temperature, sweet smell and organic quality of working with beeswax.
I don't remember the magazine, maybe Art News(?), but his series, Blue Highway was spread out like an invitation to explore the metaphysical layers of blue imagery. His drips, wax builds and depth offered me a window into what could be done with wax. I was hooked. Thank you Tony for your inspiration!
He works with microcrystalline wax, which is more flexible than beeswax, so he is able to roll unstretched encaustic works on canvas for easy shipping. My choice is beeswax which needs to painted and shipped on a stable support. The trade-off of needing more care in shipping is worth it to me as I love working with the low temperature, sweet smell and organic quality of working with beeswax.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Free Wallpaper
New Sagittarius wallpaper for computer and iPhones just posted here: Wallpaper Free Download
New paintings
New aspen paintings... I painted these pretty quick. They are just 5"h x 5"w on birch plywood panel... see more about them on Etsy
Twilight Forest © 2009 Roxanne Vise
The Same, But Different © 2009 Roxanne Vise
Friday, September 4, 2009
Extended Deadline for the White Show
Entry Postmark now set for September 9th, 2009 - link HERE to read more....
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