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Art Show Etiquette – The Way It Should Be

December 14, 2011

Let’s keep it simple. Attend art shows of the yet-to-be-known wonderfully-talented art its, like those I feature on this site. Admire them, support them, and love them. For, I’m sure that they will truly appreciate it and treat you in a kind manner.

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Ms. Brigitte : Encouraging Others

November 23, 2011

Ms. Brigitte, in her own words, is inspired by what she sees and experiences in her world, as well as her experience on the internet. But, she, herself is inspiring, in her growth beyond her comfort zone, as she puts it, and her desire to move forward in spite of any obstacles in her life.

She brings happiness to those who have commissioned her to create portraits of their beloved pets, and she brings encouragement to those of us who are beneficiaries of her inspiration.

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Tracie Koziura : Artist & Philanthropist

November 16, 2011

Ms. Koziura is not only an exception artist, but she is also an exceptional person. She inspires me in the way that she uses art to help charities. Her portraits, one of which is shown in this article, are sold and a portion of the proceeds are given to the charities favored by the subject of the portrait.

It is no small secret that I am in search of charities which I can assist through my music, that I started my own “5 Hugs A Day” campaign, as a result, and I have always said that music and art are cousins in the same family, drawing from the same core of who we are, expressed through our art, be it visual, music, or another art. Learning more about Ms. Koziura shows me that there are others like me who are drawn to the same desire to use their art in a manner that not only is expression of the art, but also helping people.

Ok, I have been gushing about what a wonderful person Ms. Koziura is, but, have you looked at her art? Read with me, and learn more about the woman behind the art, the woman behind the philanthropy.

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Jo-Ann Dziubek-MacDonald : Resonating Realism

November 9, 2011

Ms. Dziubek-MacDonald says it best, in her own words, when she says that “painting with watercolor and mixed media is [her] passion.” You can certainly see this in her artwork. The painting of the sunflowers reminds me of the sunflowers I used to watch as a child, fields of them. This fine art is painted so wonderfully that I feel as if I can reach out and touch the sunflowers and feel the wind blow through the flower in my hand.

Ms. Dziubek-MacDonald has done such a good job of interpreting what is around her and in her, and sharing that with us. Please learn, with me, a little bit about this wonderful woman.

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Starting Your Art Collection

November 2, 2011

Starting your art collection is aided by knowledge about art pieces. For example, the hand embellished reproduction is the type of reproduction that the artist signs, individually, giving the reproduction more value than it would have if it was “only” a reproduction (minus the embellishment), but still less value than the original artwork.

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♥ Why I Love Art ♥

October 26, 2011

There is a certain soothing aspect of art, especially when we allow ourselves to feel the vulnerabilities of our human frailty. Art has the ability to reach in and touch those vulnerabilities and give us wings. It is an expression of the artist, one that we can feel within ourselves, if we give it a chance. Art evokes a response. It does not have to be a happy response, it can be an angry response, but it touches the humanity… if we let it.

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That Blues Pentatonic Scale

October 22, 2011

Does that me I am going to dissect the Blues and play it exactly the way it is written? Is it written? No! I am going to come out of my box of the heptatonic scale and learn, not only how to play the pentatonic scale, but how it sounds, and how to feel it. In that way, I think I will start to unlock another facet of my piano playing journey.

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Heather Haymart : Inspirational Indulgences

October 19, 2011

I am always amazed, when I view visual art, at how beautiful art truly is. It has been in recent years that my love affair with abstract art has grown. I suppose, if I liken it to my own art form (music), it is easier for me to understand. For, to me, music is like breathing and it is a continual flow of art. Ms. Haymart’s art is nothing short of stimulating, and for me, as a musician, very inspiring. I imagine that many artists desire to go pick up their paintbrush and find the canvas when viewing art that moves them. I crave the feel of the keys beneath my fingers and the exhilarating sense that only the exhaling of music provides.

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Kylie Fowler : Blissful Pumpkin

October 12, 2011

I love the name of Ms. Fowler’s web site, ‘Blissful Pumpkin.” I couldn’t resist using it in the title of her interview. But more than that, her artwork is to love! Who can resist the color and playfulness of her Angel painting, or the detail and depth in her portraits. And, this from such a busy wife and Mum! Where does she find the time? Gaze with me, at her art and the person behind the art, as she tells us a bit about herself here.