The many types of art styles never entered my art world my entire art life which is more than five decades. Recently I have become more familiar with some and feel they would distract me from my own unique styles. I respect the rich history they portray yet will do as I have been doing, as an artist what are your thoughts about this?
I think it’s incredibly important to look back at the history of painting and understand where you, as a painter in contemporary times, fit into that history. If a particular moment in painting history intrigues you, find out why and perhaps you can use that in your work. Or simply admire what has come before you and the achievements of those artists.
Also, don’t become too attached to any "style" (even your own) if it gets in the way of becoming a better painter, but at the same time, don’t feel obligated to change the way you work if it’s what you like to do. 
Happy painting!
I’m afraid that no artist named "Vovins" has ever attained any fame or notoriety as an artist. A quick google search would have shown you this faster than I could have.
I need to know for project. Thanks for the help!
check your local coffee shops for something similar to what you are looking for- many of the artworks are for sale and have a number for the artist to be contacted. Most artists are open to commissions.
Also, check with your local university’s art dept. Phone book… etc.
I’ve had a box of folded up canvas sitting in my garage for about two years. I haven’t been out there to look at it, but is there any possibility that it’s messed up at all? Obviously aside from water physically touching it, could the weather/humidity have affected it at all? I live in Buffalo, NY so we have extreme temperature/precipitation changes.
And if it has been affected, will it be ok to paint on after I Gesso it?
Thanks!
If it is plain canvas it should last ages (literally) as long as it’s basically dry. That is why most artist paint on canvas. So as long as there are no visible spots of mold it is as usable as ‘new’ canvas. Be sure to clean it from dust etc. when you are going to use it.
If it has been affected but only discolored you can give the washing machine a go. A little bleach should take care of most of the discoloration and thus the molds. If your canvas comes out without any holes it should be good enough to paint on.
It is advisable to stretch your canvas straight from the washing machine and do not tumble dry or use fabric softner. It will dry perfectly smoothed out on a stretcher frame this way.
Well I like to get Vans Warped Tour cds and Take Action, Punk Goes _____, etc. But I was wondering, if I don’t have any other songs by an artist on that cd is there any way to have them in the artist section in my ipod’s music?
By the way, I have an Apple Ipod classic, 80gb and it works fine.
Any help?
Under artist for each song just put the name of the Artist. Then under Album Artist, put Various Artists or whoever else you want to put there. Then the songs themselves will be displayed as their own artists, but if you search for/organize them under album, then you will find them as one "Various Artists" Artist.
I heard about this place called color que in Dayton Ohio, but I cant find anything on it. I need good digital scans and print, but for resonable prices. So if your an ARTIST, or know of any places I could try, please contact me! I have no artist contacts, im trying to get on my feet. I need more resources and friends : /
Check out ST. Augustine FL. Just an idea. Old town has many shops that sell them, they might be interested in you. Go to
www.myflorida.com
On that site U can look up ST Augustine and see. I have some other sites that might be of interest to you.
www.devianetart.com
www.art.com
www.unitedgalleries.com
www.yahoo.com/Arts/
You may find 1 or more of these sites helpful to you. I hope I answered your question & helped you as well. Good Luck
I got a oil painting from a neighbors elderly friend that was auctioning her antiques.I was wandering if anyone know if it is of value. I can send pictures and the Master oil painter is Eduardo Leon garrido from Spain.
He was born in the 1800 and passed away in mid 1900. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.
Thank You for the information. I really appreciate it!!!
This site lists auction results for Garrido paintings;
http://www.findartinfo.com/search/listprices.asp?keyword=56301&name=Eduardo_Leon_Garrido
You will need to know if your painting is original and genuine so take it to a reputable auctioneer or dealer in 19th century pictures and get it appraised (photographs are not reliable enough).
I am collecting some opinions for my research paper and I’d like to hear your thoughts please. Thanks for ur help!
i honestly feel it has not changed much over the years
to document
to shock
to delight
to bore
to disgust
to challenge
to confuse
to question
i could go on forever! but i hope some of those words will help
Just curious.
Doesn’t have to be a specific portrait artist, just someone who has branched out into that area.
Also, doesn’t have to be realistic portraits, (I class the likes of Audrey Kawasaki works as portraiture too)
Chuck Close did huge tremendously detailed portraits where you could see every pour and hair fuzz on the face. Then he had a stroke and lost the use of his hands and arms. The work he does now is fascinating and unlike any other artist. He grids the painting off and then paints brightly colored concentric circles in each square. When you are right on top of the painting you see a brightly colored abstract design. As you back away an extremely life like and accurate representation of the subject comes into view. Just last month the Art Museum in my city just had show of his portraits . Truly breathtaking , beautiful on so many levels, and tremendously inspiring.
Here is a site where you can compare his early work and later works. Both are original and wonderful in the entire world of portraiture.
http://images.google.com/images?client=safari&rls=en&q=chuck+close+paintings&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=UolKS_ShDYraNfHj8OAF&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQsAQwAA
Someone with their main body of work between the 1970’s – today. I need to do a research paper. I’m particularly interested in Catholic or Christian artists but any noteworthy artist who does figurative work (or does portraiture) would be of interest to me.
Someone who I could find a lot of information on would be good.
One of my favorites… and he’s Catholic…
John August Swanson
http://www.johnaugustswanson.com/