Tag: Artistic inspiration
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Eclipsing the Brain
Better be without logic than without feeling. Charlotte Bronte (from The Painter’s Keys) The purpose in art is frequently directed toward the rational, the brain. Many artists seek ways to make the meaning clear so that others may discern the intent. The purpose is for people to appreciate the art because they have grasped the…
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Routine Eccentricity
“Its important to keep the eccentric spirit alive, because when that goes, the work will go.” Nicolas Cage (from The Painter’s Keys) Do all creative people have eccentricities that stimulate the creative juices? Some artists have elaborate routines they must go through before they can create. To others it may be as simple as always…
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The Elusive Muse
“Often the muse will not respond to direct and logical requests. She must be lured in with the playful and the gentle.” Jill Badonsky (from The Painter’s Keys) One of the most painful issues for anyone in the arts is the feeling that the muse has gone. All inspiration has dried up. The art is…
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Weekend Inspiration–The Geometry of Art
Is there a numeric formula to art, conscious or unconscious? Possibly. Having never thought much about this idea, I am going back to look at paintings to see if I do it unconsciously. As I operate mainly in the right brain and don’t think much about left brain activity like numbers or numeric formulas, I…
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Weekend Inspiration–Gratitude
Do we, as artists, reveal to the world what there is around us to be grateful for? We see, hear, and feel the beauty that may be missed by others, especially those caught up in the rat race of the busyness of life. For myself, I forget to approach each canvas as an opportunity to…
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Week End Inspiration–Get Physical
“Stop talking. Start walking.” L.M. Heroux (from Skinnyartist.com) New research is proving that the best way to get the creative juices flowing is regular participation in exercise. Making time for a regular walk may be just the ticket to new inspiration. Walking clears the head and starts the flow of endorphins. Everybody loves endorphins. Endorphins…