Fueling A Passion For Creating Art

It's been almost a year since I last posted.

I'd have to say things have changed in significant ways.

I have come from saying "Well maybe, God wants me to create art for a living" to "It's becoming more obvious every day that I am on the right path."

This new found hope in selling art has fueled a new level of passion for art.

The Egg

Like Schroedinger's cat, an egg is an apt symbol for unknown potential.

I'm In The Character Business

Often its difficult to imagine a character. I have a hard time finding a reference point, but that changes when a narrative is attached to the required characters.

Where The OWLE Has Landed

Ask The Artist

I don't really get stage fright when I am doing a live painting.

I have painted hundreds of times, live.

In fact there are times when I was painting and I thought I was alone, but people have walked up to me to ask a question.

Photo by Heidi W.

With the dozen or so people watching and asking questions on Friday October 4th, I felt like God was cementing the value of my art.

Sure Bob Ross made millions off of his products and books, but he always painted for free. 

The one thing I am truly striving for is to find something that people value- A cross-section between the art I create and what people will pay for.

I really want more people to see my art and ask questions. 

I really want to serve with my gifts, so if you have some question that you would like to air on the art making process. Send it to me- mstudioartworks@gmail.com.

In the mean time: Check out my art show if you are in or going through Columbus, OH in October 2013- Cafe International Show.

If you can't get out to it, check it out online: Cafe International Art Show.

Watercolor Show

At The Zoo

3 Flowers #3

A Delicious Painting

Seekers Creek

Beyond The Hills

On Memorial Day weekend I visited family in Eastern Indiana. It was still cold. I had just a camera phone to base my light reference off of. 

This was definitely a learning experience.

Working within my limitations, I used what I had. Light frequently changes when you paint outside, so it is preferred to have a secondary reference. 

I enjoy leaving the pencil in heavy so that the texture can show through. This will be a piece that will be showcased at my art show at Cafe International on October 4, in Columbus, OH. 

It will be 6 pm-close. At 6:30 pm I will be doing a painting demo from one of my outdoor photos. It will be an experience all can enjoy.

Address:

2361 North High Street

Columbus, Ohio 43202

Click this link to art show: Cafe International Art Show

Painting Out

Blacklick Metro Park, Reynoldsburg, OH

There is nothing I enjoy more than painting outside, especially in a park or distant wooded place. Exploration is the key. I explore physically and then explore artistically.

Tonight at 6:30 pm I will be the showcased artist for an art demonstration of the above photo at cafe International. It's a great place to try a variety of cultural flavors and enjoy the creative atmosphere. 

Here is their address: 2361 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43202

I hope to see you there!

Chalk The 'Ville

 
Rock The Ville, Westerville, Ohio's art community art festival will be on Saturday August 10th 12 noon- 9 pm. They will have live music, spoken word/poetry, dance, fashion, and of course Chalk Art (not just professionals, but families as well).  

The Long Uphill Trek

  

Things ain't like they use ta' be.

Freedom to Create

Perhaps its often overlooked that the cost for freedom allows all different kinds of expression.

A Pot Called Character

I long so much to make beautiful things. But beautiful things require effort—and disappointment and perseverance.

~Vincent van Gogh 

100% Original

 

Simplicity 2

I like to show the perforated and raw edges of these little studies. It reminds me of the importance of keeping it basic and fundamental when creating works of art. 

Simplicity 1

I once wrote a blog post about the limited palette approach to creating art: Royal Colors.

The day that I started using a limited palette was the day that I started getting watercolor and color usage in general.  

~Royal Colors blog post

Frustration!

Long term goals keep you from being frustrated 

by small term failures. ~Unknown

The Joy Of Watercolor Painting

People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different. ~Bob Ross

Beyond Your Media Limitations

Its a fact that when you practice with one type of media it can help you develop your skills in another.