It bears repeating, the moment I decided to be an artist at seven years old. It was a feeling deep within and it happened in one particular moment: My dad, who loved to draw, showed me a drawing he did. The power of that moment has stayed to this very day. That very drawing remains on the wall of my studio.
The reason I mention this is that I’ve seen similar instances happen with others and at various ages. I remember well in one of my workshops. At noon, a lady came over to me and said she’d had art in her mind since she was a child and now she decided, “I’m 78 years old and I know how I’m going to be spending the rest of my life. Art!” She smiled and walked over to the lunch area. That moment stayed with me, and I kept track of her over the fact, a few years later she came to one of my workshops and her art pieces were absolute wonders. This is what art can do for someone when the light hits them...in any way and at any age.
I’ve observed artists with various levels of talent from all parts of the world. Many of them were obsessed with what they were doing. Making money is always a plus, but every one of them created works because it was something they wanted in life. That’s why I got into this particular world knowing there were no guarantees to go with it. I simply needed and loved art even when my young mind knew it would not be a “practical” career. I’m still here and couldn’t be happier with my impractical existence.
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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