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The must read follow up to Raphael Rubinstein's influential essay "Provisional Painting." Starting with James Lord's observations of Giacometti's intense process, a process that ended in abandonment, Rubinstein tests the theory of "provisional painting," asking: "What does it mean to believe that in order to create a work of art one must entertain the 'permanent possibility' of abandoning and to believe that something called 'freedom' inheres in this situation?" read more ![]()
By Silvia Trujillo, 139 contributed posts View all Silvia Trujillo's posts. About the author: With a history in fashion design, Silvia Trujillo has 20 years experience in fine art study, painting, and teaching. She is a master colorist; emphasizing color harmony, and works in impressionist, realist and abstract styles, and teaches plein air and painting workshops. "My goal is to consistently produce paintings that are uniquely original and that express my love of nature." See Silvia's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  - The Lake in Winter
Yesterday was warm enough for plein air, so I headed for the lake and was delighted to catch some warm afternoon light on the distant hills and a very blue sky which gave the water its lovely color. It was a refreshing time to be outdoors both mentally, physically, and spiritually! 8′x10″ oil on canvas © “Copyright” 2012 Silvia Trujillo All rights reserved Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. Andre Gide ![]()
By Brett Baker, 33 contributed posts View all Brett Baker's posts. About the author:  Bob Duggan previews the exhibition Van Gogh: Up Close at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, on view through May 6, 2012. Duggan writes that "The mad, sad, and dangerous to know Vincent seen through the telephoto lens of legend gives way here to a… Continue reading Van Gogh’s Close Up By Art Works, 191 contributed posts View all Art Works's posts. About the author: Art Works is the official blog of the National Endowment for the Arts February 3, 2012 By Sunil Iyengar, NEA Director of Research & Analysis Houston Symphony Tunes Up by flickr user BFS Man It’s been nearly half a century since William J. Baumol and William G. Bowen advanced their theory of “cost disease,” using the performing arts as a case example. The idea remains as potent as [...] Continue reading Taking Note: An Economic Study of Symphony Orchestras By Art Works, 191 contributed posts View all Art Works's posts. About the author: Art Works is the official blog of the National Endowment for the Arts February 2, 2012 By Josephine Reed Behind the scenes of Robert Battle’s Takademe. Photo by Paul Kolnik Meet Robert Battle. He just completed his first season as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and is only the third artistic leader since Alvin Ailey began the company in 1958. The great dancer Judith [...] Continue reading Art Works Podcast: Robert Battle By Sara King Cole, 17 contributed posts View all Sara King Cole's posts. About the author: Sarah King Cole writes for the Britt Music Festival blog.  When I first came to Britt I was captivated by stories of Peter Britt and the early pioneers of Table Rock City (Jacksonville). I was deeply moved by the story of John Trudeau’s dream and how a music festival came to life. The story I’d like to tell here literally paints a picture. (If a picture paints a thousand words, can a thousand words paint a picture?) Continue reading Painting Captures Britt History By Cammy Davis, 32 contributed posts View all Cammy Davis's posts. About the author:  I have six of them done. Finally!! I just need the pet tags, which might be here tomorrow. Then I will package them, hang a few on the collar and take them to my retailers. Happy, happy!Trying to think of everything needed, I ma… Continue reading Working on the Immys By Ashland Art Center, 3 contributed posts View all Ashland Art Center's posts. About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. Learn more and make contact with us - Visit our listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for all our links and contact information!  Come make heart jewelry for yourself and your loved ones! Bring materials you have collected or use Wendy’s collection. Wendy’s work has been collected by celebrities, honored by Oprah, featured numerous times in Vogue. Private sessions also available – just ask! Saturday February 4 and /or 11 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm Come to one … Read More 
Continue reading Bring on the Valentines Bling with Wendy Gell By Brett Baker, 33 contributed posts View all Brett Baker's posts. About the author:  Dougal McKenzie considers origins (and possible origins) of Barnett Newman's Who's Afraid Of… titles, noting connections to "Jasper Johns' use of the primary colours and stencilling of the words onto his paintings around the same t… Continue reading Who’s Afraid of… By paperandbooks, 13 contributed posts View all paperandbooks's posts. About the author:  When I started my blog in January of 2011, it was to chronicle my Lotus Flower Project, making a lotus flower a day for a year. My original idea was to post every week or so and show what I was doing…. Continue reading 2011 Year End Review and A Preview of 2012 | DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. Purchases made through our links give us a small commission. This helps to defray the cost of operating the sites, so please use our links!   Utrecht's Special Discounts have been updated for 2012. The above link will get you 40% off your highest priced item, the one below gives 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! It's your choice - and using our links helps us meet the costs of operating this site!    Ashland artist Pegi Smith sells her art on Yessy.com - View her Yessy gallery here Make a beautiful art book yourself with Blurb's service. Artists Danna Tartaglia and Olivia Schemanski have both self-published art books using Blurb.  ImageKind, a Cafepress company, now has an artist shop site you can join for free to sell your art online. Join the Imagekind community and start selling your art today CafePress lets you design a huge variety of products with your own art and sell them for a profit! A great way to gain more exposure for your work and make a few extra bucks. Janet London of London Hummingbird Arts and Hannah West, the founder of SOAR and Art Matters!, use CafePress to sell products with their own designs.  |
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