Smile or Die
This animation is truly outside the box as far as art blogging. I’ll simply say, I thought it was too good not to share. What do you think?
(Find link on my homepage blog if you are reading this on Facebook or elsewhere.)
Month: March 2012
Calling It Done
A not uncommon problem for the visual artist is how to decide when a painting is finished. This applies especially to works that are moving toward abstract. Here are some questions you can ask to help determine whether a painting is done. 1. Has it captured the essence of what you wanted to express about this subject? 2. Does it have a center of interest that is in harmony with the whole? 3. Does the eye find a pleasant pathway to explore the painting? It’s always a good plan to leave it alone for a few days, then check it out again. Lastly, don’t be afraid to leave some mystery – undefined edges or shapes – so that the viewer’s imagination can participate in the work too.