Jul, 2012

Edie Schmoll : Poetry In Motion

by Deborah E on July 25, 2012

I was very moved by what Ms. Edie Schmoll had to say, in her interview, below. Here is a woman who has experienced pain, great pain, and yet has processed that pain in a way that builds character and displays its artistry in her painting, her writing, and her music.

As years have progressed, I have realized that we don’t get any younger and that we need to seize the moment, whatever that moment presents to us, good, bad, or otherwise. Ms. Edie Schmoll has inspired me and now, when I look at her art, not only do I see beauty, but I see a deeper meaning, something that speaks to my heart and soul.

When did you first decide that you wanted to be an artist?

I started painting about four years ago. Following the loss of my husband, I returned to school to brush up on my musical skills (classical piano solos on www.trinityhemet.org/ : Edie’s Page). Following the resumption of a career in performing, teaching and composing, I took a semester of Watercolor and Oil Painting at a community college. I had a painting nominated for National Artwork Award in 2011 by American Mensa. The painting, “Glow” is seen here. I won their National Poetry Award in 2008 for “And Now.”

Jul, 2012

Interviewing Deborah E

by Deborah E on July 18, 2012

Recently I met someone who was commenting on how much they like the ScatnStyle.com blog and reading all the interviews on the visual artists. She commented that she did not see any interview of me, the musician behind the blog. So, I thought I’d present you with one of the YouTube videos of me. >> An impromptu, casual interview of Deborah E, Jazz Singer. Enjoy. :D

Jul, 2012

David Calfo : Salvage Artist

by Deborah E on July 11, 2012

I have always been fascinated, truly fascinated, by the art that can be created out of other objects. I didn’t know the term for it, necessarily, but I knew when I saw it. Hailing to us from the wonderful industrial city of Pittsburgh, comes Mr. David Calfo, giving us his own brand of salvage art and teaching this musician what the meaning of “salvage art” is and a bit of the process of the art.

I am so thrilled to be able to feature David Calfo and his salvage art, a mixture of art, history, and memorization of the past, in Mr. Calfo’s creation in the present, for the future to enjoy and remember with us. Read and learn with me.

Jul, 2012

Holly Marie Tourdot : Sleeping Dogs

by Deborah E on July 4, 2012

Ms. Tourdot’s paintings are peaceful and yet emotion-evoking. I could gaze at them for hours, taking in the artistic way that she creates a movement in her paintings. And, yet a serenity, at times.

I enjoyed learning about Ms. Tourdot’s routine, as well, not unlike the way I approach my art (writing and music), and appreciate what she says about her painting be an intimate moment, even though the next moment she can be a socialable as a social butterfly.

Come, meet Ms. Tourdot and her beautiful expressions of art.

Jun, 2012

Jennifer Schultz : Art Within Her

by Deborah E on June 27, 2012

I like how Ms. Schultz puts it, and I agree that this is true for me, as a musician. She says, in referring to art, “I don’t feel one decides to be an artist. It is something inside of you that needs to be released.” Very well put! That is the essence of the art within, desiring to be expressed, desiring to be released.

From the sounds of things, Ms. Schultz found ways to express this art, from a young age, even if/when it was not particularly pleasing, referring to her choice of canvas. Please, read with me, and learn about Ms. Jennifer Schultz.

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