Preparing for the summer interview issue of Poets and Artists Magazine. They wanted an artist photo along with my bio. I am nearly phobic about having my picture taken. Meryl Schenker worked super hard to get a few good shots. I was sympathetic to her struggles to get a natural smile but it turns out […]
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Collecting reference material for my paintings is always in the back of my mind. Here’s a small example. I managed upon a great rate at the Biltmore Hotel for my quick trip to L.A. I needed to stay one night downtown, and this seemed much more interesting than a Mariott or Hilton (and those cost
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8 new 40″ x 24″ custom canvases from HOLD studios
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Another great post by Seth about lessons from the art world. Value created by consistently showing up. http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2012/05/volatility-and-value.html
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“Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working.” – Picasso Hands down, the best lesson I learned in my atelier studies was to be disciplined in my studio practice. Keep regular hours and keep working even on those off days. Interesting article by Daniel Grant – What Artists Do While Waiting for the Next
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I want to be as passionate and insightful as Benjamin Zander when I grow up. His musical insights parallel painting – right down to the one buttock lesson. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LCwI5iErE [ted id=286]
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“Prestige is the enemy of passion.” Now that sounds like a Nietzsche thought nugget!Nice blog post with excellent TED video prize inside!! How to Find Your Purpose and Do What You Love www.brainpickings.org[ted id=605]
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Gage Academy = Family Gage believed in me and my artistic potential before I was able to believe myself. This is what great families do for each other. That is a powerful gift – perhaps even greater than the drawing, sculpting and painting skills they offer. Creativity and dreams are fragile. Surround yourself with believers.
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