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The original goddess image of me that inspired the Ophelia’s Garden Series.
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Never thought to upload this one as an actual artwork, until a friend asked to see it larger. What I like about it, is the expression is open to interpretation. It is many things at once, (sadness, determination, subordination, deep thought) and at the same time, none at all. / Also went for a renaissance-style chiaroscuro effect on this one…
One aspect of RedBubble that has got little attention is where it fits in the development of art. Firstly a caveat, I probably only know …
One aspect of RedBubble that has got little attention is where it fits in the development of art. Firstly a caveat, I probably only know just enough to be wrong. Ploughing on regardless, I believe RedBubble is part of a revolution in the artistic market. It is about the rediscovery that art can be embedded in the fabric of society rather than spread on top like a thin veneer of Vegemite. Since the Renaissance, art has been what a tiny elite produced and sold at vast prices to another tiny elite. The art world was open only to the wealth few and a cabal of elevated artists. I have been lucky in my life and have some of this art on my walls. I know it is art because somebody has told me it is and because it cost a smallish fortune. It bloody well better be art or I want my money back. But then, taking a deep breath, I look at what my children produce (or an even deeper breath, what I produce) and I understand that this elite view of art is only part of the picture. I know in non-Western societies art can be much more democratic – anybody can participate in the process. Australia’s Aboriginals maintain this capacity but they are not unique (I have seen a similar thing in Bali). There was a dream of many in the 19th century to return to democratic art. John Ruskin felt everybody had a right to beauty. But the technology has worked against such dreams. In the era of mass production, everyday art is uniformly bland. Ikea continues to churn out an art mediocrity that manages to insult both the artist and the purchaser. And so RedBubble. I feel the site is creating new artists and new art purchasers. We strive to deliver the highest quality and each work, while not unique, is certainly rare. Building a great collection of traditional art is beyond almost everybody’s reach. A great collection from RedBubble can easily be aspired to for a few thousand dollars. All the Bub’s art lacks (in general) is the imprimatur of art elite who tell us it is good. As for me, my RedBubble purchasers sit proudly beside traditional works and I will dare anybody to say which has intrinsically more value. Next week I am meeting with the Chairman of the National Gallery of Australia. We will see if he shares my views on the evolution of art. I will pitch him to try and get a RedBubble art installation, which I see as truly modern art, not just a change in the medium (or content) but a change in the very meaning of art itself. This is a change enabled by the power of the Internet combined with print-on-demand technology.
Here’s another portrait of my favourite little muse…
Galeries Lafayette,40, boulevard Haussmann,Paris,France sold / 20×16” matted framed print / 13- 10×8”matted prints / clients – federation square The city of lights,Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with over 30 million visitors per year. La Madeleine / Arc de Triomphe / / Joelle / / Galeries Lafayette /
Digital Art by Maria Szollosi aka Mariska 02 / 2008 / Drawing / Photoshop / Available as a Card and Matted Print / On the red bubble HOME PAGE featured (14 April 2009) All Origional art work can be purchased through the artist. —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-——- Copyright notice: / All rights reserved. All images contained on these pages are © copyright protected by Mariska and any use of these images in any form without written permission will be considered an infringement of these copyrights. / / Image 094 / / /
like sparkling wine / the Ruby’s shine / your love and mine til the end of time featured in Color Me a Rainbow 09-18-2009 / featured in Creative Cards 09-11-2009
This piece was part of a duel called the seven day collage art smackdown between Aimee / , Angi and Silas. To learn more and see all the goodies, click here Angi’s smackdown entry (the original handmade collage): / Silas’ other entry (there were two): / Aimee’s smackdown entry: / © Angi Sullins & Silas Toball For inspiration visit the Message from the Muse Blog! For our gallery of inspirational and mytho-poetic art visit Duirwaigh Studios Duirwaigh Studios: / There you can find prints, greeting cards, calendars, books and more that will make perfect gifts. Plus our inspirational film “A Knock at the Door” and more…
I thought it would be cool to do a period image juxtaposing Robots with the Renaissance. Here’s the results. / 12×16 version. Oil paint on masonite.
This piece was part of a duel called the seven day collage art smackdown between Aimee / , Angi and Silas. To learn more and see all the goodies, click here – (link to be added shortly) Angi’s smackdown entry (the original handmade collage, unfinished): / Aimee’s smackdown entry: / © Silas Toball For our inspiration blog for creative souls visit www.MessagefromtheMuse.com For our gallery of inspirational and mytho-poetic art visit Duirwaigh Studios Duirwaigh Studios: / There you can find prints, greeting cards, calendars, books and more that will make perfect gifts. Plus our inspirational film “A Knock at the Door” and more…
Parrots of the Caribbean / May 9, 2009 / Fairburn, Georgia Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Exposure: 0.025 sec (1/40) / Aperture: f/5.0 / Focal Length: 200 mm / ISO Speed: 200 Featured work in First Things group.
I purchased this violin back in 96’, as i was reading the book The Artist’s Way by: Julia Cameron. Looking for my ‘inner artist’. well, i think i found it. Although . . .it never came through the strings of the violin, more through the lens of my camera. When i did play (and i played often) . . it was more noise and scratching rather than music . . my biggest fans were my 2 cats that sat endlessly at my feet and tilted their heads in sync to the ‘noise’. Perhaps it was music to their ears . . or just them amusing me! Anyway – i still have the violin, but get something other than music from it, I got this series!
I’ve had my nose buried in the art of Da Vinci over the past couple of days, re-familiarizing myself with his mastery. / As much as I love his paintings, it’s his sketchwork that intrigues me the most…... his sketch workups for his paintings have such humanity in them, his invention sketches showing us a tiny glimpse of his genius, & those anatomy sketches giving us some insight into his constant need for knowledge…. Sadly I haven’t drawn anything for almost 5 years, but today the great Master has inspired me to pick up a pen after all this time, & I have to say it feels great! This image began life 12 years ago as a single line drawing hastily sketched as a thought came into my head. I’ve often looked at it with stirrings of interest….. / So today, with visions of Da Vinci & ancient manuscripts in my head I am drawing again . [ sharpie pen on cartridge paper, scanned, worked in PS with my own textures] Featured – Dimensions – July 2009 TOP TEN PLACEMENT – Drawings/Sketches Challenge August 2009 /
featured in Color Me a Rainbow 10-24-2009 / featured in SOLO-EXHIBITION 10-19-2009 / featured in A Spiritual Walk 10-16-2009 / featured in The World as We See it 10-04-2009 / featured in Globes, Sphere’s & Curves 09-01-2009 / featured in Metallic Junktion 08-14-2009 / featured in A Kaleidoscope Kraze 08-19-2009 / featured in A Fractal Energy Passion 08-18-2009 / featured in Live, Love, Dream 08-15-2009 Take me back to the rivers of belief / Take me back to the rivers of belief / My friend / . / I look inside my heart / I look inside my soul / I promise you / I will return / . / And when the lamb / Opened the seventh seal / Silence covered the sky / . / Take me back to the rivers of belief / Take me back to the rivers of belief / My friend / . / I look inside my heart / I look inside my soul / Im reaching out for you / Lets hope one day / We’ll rest in peace on my rivers of belief / created with Apophyisis, Incendia & PSP
Portrait of my dear firend and long-time model Laurie Lovell. She was back in town the other day and I had the privilege of hanging out with her and her fiance Jacob and of course – creating Art again..
I love the music of the Renaissance, clear back in the early sixties I played soprano and sopranino recorders and shawm in a renaissance music consort when music of that period was first being appreciated here in the US. Below is some beautiful music from the period and beautiful images Renaissance Music I had to add this music and video, it is not a true renaissance music sound, but just too beautiful / not to take a see and listen. Romeo and Juliet Greeting Card For that bright flash of color or as a conversation piece in your decor use a small ‘Mounted Print’ on a plate easel, chic. Framed Print
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