Sculptures from Watch Parts
Here is a lovely art form. Isn’t it wonderful how diverse creativity is? Sculptures from Watch Parts – by Sue Beatrice. Thanks for the post ArtFido!
Author: Cheryl
Art and Brain Health
Did you know art can make your brain heathier and help you live longer? Studies show that looking at art that you really enjoy increases the blood flow to the brain by 10% – the same as looking at a loved one! I always knew art was good for us – it’s even more so than I thought. Here’s the complete article on: OC Designer Source Blog.
Comfort and Adventure
Art is such an odd mix of moments of comfort and moments of being stretched. To the artist, these dynamics seem to flash back and forth in a reality that doesn’t stand still. As the artist gets more techniques under the belt, there is certainly a level of comfort. For example: it’s great to know 2 specific pigments and all their mixtures so well that they feel like old friends to work worth. But the creative spirit won’t rest there. There are endless colour combinations, and endless new techniques to try. So out of the comfort zone and into adventure we go again. Paint on!
Square Foot Show – Wortley Village
Pleased to be part of the Square Foot show at Westland Gallery in Wortley Village. The show starts today (July 9) until August 3. The opening reception is Friday July 12 at 7:30 p.m. Lots of art to see! My painting “Flights of Fancy” will be there.
A Bit of My Heart
My Mom told me this yesterday – that each painting I do has a bit of my heart. Sometimes Moms are sooo right.
Wave – by Mario Ceroli
I fell in love with this beautiful wave. See more of Mario’s work on Richard A Jacobson’s Blog.
The Escape of the Prisoner
Nearly everyone has something tough to deal with. Life does that. We need a place to go where we can be refreshed and come back with renewed energy and hope. I know I’m not alone when I say that my God-given place of refreshing is in my art. When I take time out to paint, yes, it’s pleasure, and at times work, and sometimes – it’s just plain survival. Taking creative time enhances my ability to deal in a positive manner with whatever challenges are currently waiting on my doorstep.
J.R.R. Tolkien seemed to get it. When someone challenged him for spending so much time creating fantasy worlds, he responded, “Why should it not be the escape of the prisoner, rather than the flight of the deserter?” Why not, indeed.
(Acrylic painting by Cheryl O)
New Palette Suggestion
If you have taken art courses from me, you know that I don’t buy a fancy palette. I use a piece of white cardboard. Most often this is the center piece cut from a white mat board. On top of that, I used to use a piece of wax paper. Recently a student told me that parchment paper worked better. It is less porous, and will take more scrubbing without deteriorating. The advantage is the same. Instead of having to wash a palette, I simply pull off the used parchment paper and put a fresh piece on when the old piece has become too messy. I use sticky tac on the back of the cardboard for fast and easy switching of the paper. I’m all for anything that makes for more painting time, and less clean up time!
