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Art is never finished, only abandoned – Leonardo da Vinci

“Art is never finished, only abandoned.” – Leonardo da Vinci
When do you know when to stop working on a oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, drawing or other work of art? I often hear artists complain that they overwork their art. Or, they will state that they should have stopped before that last

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April 4th, 2010 | Category: Composition, Inspiration, advice, art, artist, books, solutions, tips | One comment

Environmental Sustainability and Artwork

I was at an art show and overheard a visitor ask an artist “Is your art recyclable?”. This question simply left me speechless. I wondered how I would have responded. Certainly, I would not have wanted my work to end up in the recycle bin. However, I also recognize that many of today’s art collectors are also sensitive to environmental

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March 15th, 2010 | Category: Inspiration, advice, art, marketing, promotion, solutions, tips, websites | Leave a comment

Inspiration

What inspires you as an artist? Personally, I am inspired by movement. The changing of lines, shapes, forms, hues and values as they transition from one stunning composition to another. This YouTube.com video of ballerina Polina Seminova should inspire

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September 17th, 2009 | Category: Inspiration | One comment