A few of my art pieces are hung in a very nice gallery in Old Town Katy and every time I am there I enjoy perusing the work of the other artists who are in that gallery. As the saying goes “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder” and that saying applies to art as well. It’s nice to appreciate the art of someone else and even nicer when you have the chance to meet and interact with that person. Katy Art and Frame had their holiday “Meet the Artists” event last week and it turned out to be a nice … [Read more...]
Keep an Eye on the Others
“Keep your eyes on the prize and don’t turn back” ~ Bill Clinton Okay, so we all are aware of the big deal artists – you know, the “famous” ones – but some of us have been lucky enough to find a few of those artists that are not quite so famous in the art world but who have such wonderful qualities in their paintings that we look up to and admire them and their work. Two artists I like to keep an eye on are Lisa Ober and Rene Wiley. Lisa is an outstanding pastel artist who puts together … [Read more...]
My First Workshop
As every artist knows, motivation is sometimes hard to come by. There are many ways to become motivated but one of the best is to attend one of the numerous workshops near or far. I would love to go to Europe for a workshop but somehow, when I’m in Europe the last thing I want to do is find myself lugging a pile of art supplies around and spending my days behind an easel (I don’t sound motivated at all do I?). I’d much rather indulge in the delights of my surroundings and be “on vacation.” So, … [Read more...]
