Harley Brown’s fascinating things no one else will tell you.
IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES OF ART
What got me really going as an artist was learning and practicing the basics of art: perspective, tone, design, anatomy and shapes. Color eventually came but under the canopy of those necessary fundamentals. All the arts are driven similarly. Performance, music, writing and dance. I remember my writing classes at school; piano lessons starting with one note and then two, and eventually Chopin mazurkas. I once went to a ballroom dance class and was astounded at the difficult intricacies involved. The arts must be taken seriously, surrounded with the joy of doing.
In my world, visual arts must go through the rigors of steady development of skills. What eventually emerged was myself. Note: we’ll not find ourselves without pressing ahead thoroughly and relentlessly with what we love. You and me—art.
I keep telling art students to quit trying to be different. Different for its own sake. I learned this firsthand when I tried dumping “old fashioned principles,” so I’d be unshackled by traditions and open to new, personal approaches. When we try this, it won’t come naturally, but will be a façade. Personal approach in art happens when basic foundations are built, and by that, you know what I mean. Finally, being your own self in art means that your art is “different.” That’s the “different” the world wants to see.
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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