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Jul82017
Watercolor painting by FL artist Carolyn Land

Embrace the Unexpected

  “Another thing about creation is that every day it is like it gave birth, and it’s always kind of innocent and refreshing.  So, it’s always virginal to me, and it’s always a surprise.”                                           Louise…

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Jul12017
Acrylic painting by FL artist Carolyn Land

Where Did that Come From?

“Ultimately, my hope is to amaze myself.  The anticipation of discovering new possibilities becomes my greatest joy.”      Jerry Uelsmann   Your supplies are ready, you are excited to have time to paint. The hours pass, and you come out of the creative zone, look at your work, and ask yourself; where did that…

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Jun242017

More on Simultaneous Contrast

Simultaneous contrast is not just a curious optical phenomenon; it is the very heart of painting.”                               Josef Albers (German artist/educator; 1888-1976) Last week I wrote about how everything in a painting is inter-connected, and introduced the term “simultaneous contrast”. Everything in our…

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Jun172017
Acrylic painting by FL artist Carolyn land

Inter-Connected

“Imitation is not inspiration, and inspiration can only give birth to a work of art.  The least of man’s original emanations is better than the best of borrowed thoughts.”                                              Albert Pinkham Ryder A…

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Jun42017
Pastel painting by FL artist Carolyn Land

Your Purpose for Painting

  “The work of a man is the explanation of the man.”                                                 Paul Gauguin I have written many times about having an “Artist Statement”, which tells people what motivates you, the artist, to paint.  For emerging artists, this is “good food for thought”, and an excellent exercise to undertake.  It helps you zero in on…

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