2nd Edition...News and Views 29/06/09
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right”…
HOW TO… PAINT A STILL LIFE FRUIT videopedia…you need to type in this title to see the video...
IN FOCUS…RON MOSS...Ron’s work reflects his love of Eastern art and philosophy which he states he has pursued through “extensive reading and through the study of Japanese writing forms including haiku”. An artist “whose poetry has been translated in several languages he is widely published in journals and anthologies. Ron has won numerous awards both within Australia and overseas”. (including Japan).
View Ron’s wonderful art HERE
NEW MATERIALS…A New Fixative for pastel...Spectra Fix is casein based, archival, no toxic fumes, no yellowing and best of all does not alter or dull colours.
TIPS….FREE YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT.
When you just can’t seem to find any new inspiration in
the world around you, try the following:
1 Look closely at things you take for granted, like a drop of
dew or weeds by your porch.
2 Try a microscope if you want even closer details—you’ll
never run out of them.
3 Look only at shadows and the light reflected in them.
4 Tint the world with colored glasses—this can help you
avoid painting values too similarly.
5 Work at a different time of day.
6 Try a whole new subject.
7 Take a child along, and try to see through his or her eyes.
Cathy Johnson..Artist Magazine…
TOOLS…The Best Watercolour Brushes... Guide
GREAT BOOKS…”CREATIVE PHOTOSHOP: Digital Illustration and Art Techniques”, by Derek Lea… “Welcome to the world of art and imagination! Derek Lea, one of the worlds top 100 digital artists, shows you how to use Photoshop in unorthodox ways to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.” Overview excerpt…buy it at Amazon.com
MARKET YOUR ART…1.Put SELLING on your watchlist for fantastic “articles, interviews and inspiration to fuel your sales efforts”...
2. Join TWITTER and follow RB and me (Paintability), for great posts on art, artists, photographers, competitions, exhibitions etc.....
I hope you found edition 2 of News and Views, informative and useful…please let me know by your comments below, what you would like to see in future issues and I will do my best to find the information for you...
Anna D'Accione
Thank you Janis, a great second edition, the article on brushes is very informative. The tips are very pertinent to begin the thought processes to get started.. Loved looking at site of Ron Moss
Janis Zroback replied
You’re very welcome Anna…glad you enjoyed it…
Jim Phillips
Excellent Janis. Keep up the good work. I enjoyed it all.
Janis Zroback replied
Thanks for adding a comment Jim..I appreciate it…
Joanne Bradley
Always interesting and informative! Looking forward to more…
Janis Zroback replied
Thanks so much Joanne…glad you enjoyed it…
Lorna Gerard
Thanks Janis, lots more interesting facts and news. Going to check out Ron Moss and other items.
Janis Zroback replied
You are welcome Lorna…glad you stopped by to comment…
FlowersEtc
Wonderful and so helpful. I love your suggestion of looking around ourselves to find inspiration. So many people over look so much in this world.
Janis Zroback replied
We all do that…I try to look as much as I can, but there are many times, that if I’m tired etc. I will miss something…but there is always tomorrow…thank you for stopping by to comment..I really appreciate the feedback…
C J Lewis
Thanks Janis … will come back to read entirely when have time :)
Janis Zroback replied
You’re welcome CJ…check out the Extra Extra as well…I had some later time sensitive news to add…
Alison Pearce
Excellent edition Janis :)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Alison.. :))
Linda Callaghan
have favourited Janis and will read it later….(where is more time I wonder!!!)
Janis Zroback replied
The competitions are time sensitive, but everything else can be read at your leisure…
Euan Thorburn
thank you janis
xxx
Janis Zroback replied
You’re very welcome Euan..
eoconnor
Hi Janis I checked out Ron very calming. Have read most of the pages please keep up very informative I have some pastels but have yet to give them a go,the fixative sounds like it works well.I have done a few pencil and graphite pieces but don,t like the fixative smell so strong.
Janis Zroback replied
Ther are some fixatives that are low odour…check your store next time…ther is a new issue of th eblog out this month, but you’ve probably seen that…thanks for the feedback…