by Margaret Owen via Permanent Magenta
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Artist Spotlight - Sharon Schock
I've been loving the wonderful light on these paintings by California artist, Sharon Schock!
Source: sharonschock.com via Zesty on Pinterest
"I am so blessed to live in such a beautiful area, there are SO many things that inspire me here. Tall palm trees contrasted against the sky, seaside cliffs, adorable bright buildings, quaint little towns. My goal is to isolate and build upon things that I find beautiful, things that others may have overlooked." - Sharon Schock
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Local Art Show a Smashing Success!
This past Sunday was the opening reception for "Speak to Me" by Beth Whitlow and "Just Breathe" by Jeannie Stone at the Arkansas River Valley Arts Center.
We really could not have asked for a better turnout!
It really felt like the whole town came out to show their support!
[Emory Molitor, recent inductee to the Beaux Arts Academy for her work in performing arts]
And many members from the Lemley House were there too!
[Troy and Sandi Whitlow]
[Joy Mason and her sister]
And, of course, Betty LaGrone, executive director for the ARV Arts Center, and one of our lovely hostesses, Amy Whitlow.
Jeannie and I were so pleased to see so many of our wonderful friends there!
[Beth Whitlow and Rachel Trusty]
If you or someone you know would still like to view the show, it will be up all month at the River Valley Art Center. So hop on over and take a look!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Alternative Ways to Market Artwork
Opening this month's Country Living, I was struck by a wonderful monthly segment called "Making a Country Living."
I often try to think of alternative ways to sell my art. Most artists offer prints and note cards because most people can't afford original pieces. But why limit ourselves? There are so many other ways to market our artwork. I've actually put my art on handmade throw pillows before, but I used iron-on transfer paper. I LOVE the idea of having an original fabric made!
Most recently I created an iPhone cover from Zazzle. I love that I can carry my art around with me and market myself everywhere I go. And speaking of marketing, why not offer buttons (if your artwork is conducive to this) or totebags? Many people would love to carry around a small piece of happiness!
All that being said, it is important to remember not to sell out or make yourself look cheap. Pick one or two things. Selling online? Offer a couple postcards or a button with a sold piece to entice buyers back. Going to art fairs, how about small magnets? Your target audience will take these pieces home and see them everyday. And maybe when they need a present or just something fun for themselves, they'll be back because they just can't get enough!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Artist Spotlight - Elizabeth Lennie
"The reconstruction of past experiences and retrieval of small radiant moments that exist in my memory define the images I chose to paint. The paintings that emerge come from the subconscious trigger of memory, of swimming in the liquid landscapes of northern Ontario and the deep aqua waters of the Caribbean.
I work primarily with oil paint on canvas, layering thin washes with thicker impasto, occasionally working on wood panel and incorporating cold wax and graphite.
The work is both abstract and figurative and explores the memory myth of summer. The paintings are a map of my internal logic in both abstract and narrative form. I look to explore notions of self within the resonance of shared memory.
This drives me to paint the same image repeatedly, looking for an entry point into the subconscious, occasionally scratching notes into the paint as symbols to carry the work forward. The luminescence of water continues to fascinate me in its three elemental forms." - Elizabeth Lennie, Artist Statement 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
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