Harley Brown’s fascinating things no one else will tell you
Greatness doesn’t have to be the grand masterpiece Sistine Chapel, Tale of Two Cities or Gone with the Wind. An inspiring work can be quite basic like John Singer Sargent’s painting of a fence post; one of my favorite TV documentaries, The Queen’s Garden; or a book, like the straightforward The Old Man and the Sea. Ah and yes, I recall five sentences of advice from one of my lifetime heroes of art. Simple to complex, our art world cannot always have logic, it needs to be experienced.
Artists can ponder elaborate projects; they certainly have an importance, but once in a while, all artists believe in “artistic breathers.”
While we’re on the subject, I have new artists that have totally reached me: spiders. Their webs are absolutely masterly. Each one is totally unique in its beauty. I’m also impressed that if a web is destroyed, another will soon take its place. One even more brilliant. I’m bringing this up because nature’s fascinations continue to teach us. I’m an ultra-student.
Gastown I’m here to proclaim that one of the most interesting places on Earth is Gastown in Vancouver, British Columbia. I was there a couple of weeks ago, and it took my mind to areas I thought were lost forever. To explain would be impossible, but somehow it revived certain creative corners that needed a wakeup. And here I am… it also took me to my revelatory art college days when virtually everything was beginning in my life from artworks, relationships, visuals around every corner, and yes, a few relaxing moments with espresso coffee.
My Own Techniques
I’ll stop my painting before it is “finished” in the academic sense. Before my obsessive fussing would take over like a masked bandit…stealing my heartfelt dabs and strokes. I want the viewer to see the subject and also the artist.
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A Sense of Depth
A solid grasp of foreground, mid and background makes Colley Whisson's scenes come to life
Peaceful Places
Sara Linda Poly creates a sense of atmosphere and depth in her soft, ethereal landscapes
School's in Session
A look at some of the many in-person and online art classes and workshops available today
Collaborative Environment
In this special edition of Beyond the Palette, we asked Scottsdale Artists' School executive director Trudy Hays a few of our own questions-about the benefits of art school, community and more
Flying COLORS
Artist David Barclay discusses how to pack painting gear for air travel-managing bulk, weight restrictions and more
Keep It REAL
The Art Renewal Center bolsters the support and reverence of traditional representational art
BUILDING AN ART CAREER ONLINE PART I
In this two-part series, James Gurney presents options for artists who want to improve their internet business strategies
EDWARD FRAUGHTON
Sculpting the Spirit of the American West
Preserving the Soul of Art
Throughout human history, people have used art to express themselves, record their daily activities, capture moments and share their emotions.
Intrigue in the ordinary
I've \"'ve never had any formal training always had a strong attraction to the arts and the practice of painting