TODAY'S FEATURED POST
Unconventional Inspiration: Beyond the Visual
Inspiration comes in many forms. As visual artists, the obvious place to find inspiration is other visual experiences. However, some of my favorite ideas often come from sources that are not strictly visual. Here are some rocks to turn over to find your next great idea or inspiration: Buy the Frame, Make the Painting It's kind of like starting with the end, and reverse engineering the idea. For example: These two frames were being sold…
YESTERDAY’S POST
Vote for Your Favorite Artwork
August 29, 2024 - It's that time of year again: the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize Catherine K. Gyllerstrom "People's Choice Award" voting is now open through September 6. Across five categories - Traditional, Digital, Photography, Sculpture and Emerging Artist - one of 150 international finalist artworks will be selected by popular choice to receive accolades and prizes. A few years back, Colin and I entered "Spinner of Dreams," one of our collaborative pieces. She went on to win the Sculpture Category that year, so we experienced first hand what winning an award of this magnitude opens up. About the experience we wrote: "The artist’s journey is an intricate weaving of ups and downs, loves and sorrows, successes and failures. This moment is a confirmation and a validation of everything - every little step on the path, every obstacle overcome,…
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