Artist motivation, choices, repeated themes, Series 6/8/23 Artist motivation, choices, repeated themes, Series 6/8/23

Ideas for Safe and Well series

Part of the process of making art is thinking of what to say. I am taking a close look at what makes me feel well and asking if these things are shared with my fellow humans.

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Artist motivation, Contemporary, repeated themes, Series 4/21/23 Artist motivation, Contemporary, repeated themes, Series 4/21/23

Life's Journey Shared

Our sense of well-being is enriched by spending time with others.

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Abstract, Artist motivation, choices, Construction 3/26/23 Abstract, Artist motivation, choices, Construction 3/26/23

Extreme

The word "extreme" brings to mind many conditions that are the opposite of feeling safe and well.

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Art Attributes, choices, composition, repeated themes 2/25/23 Art Attributes, choices, composition, repeated themes 2/25/23

Picnic

Food and family are important elements of feeling safe and well.

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Abstract, Construction, Contemporary, repeated themes 1/26/23 Abstract, Construction, Contemporary, repeated themes 1/26/23

Good People

I thought about all those people in our lives who support us, teach us, entertain, heal, cook, share, help, and are ready to step up. They are Good People.

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Abstract, Art Attributes, composition, Contemporary, Order and Chaos, Series 11/30/22 Abstract, Art Attributes, composition, Contemporary, Order and Chaos, Series 11/30/22

Good Balance

The newest piece for my Safe and Well series is called Good Balance. Can you think of examples of good balance?

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Artist motivation, choices, Contemporary, repeated themes 10/24/22 Artist motivation, choices, Contemporary, repeated themes 10/24/22

Progress on Safe and Well

I have committed a year to a series I call Safe and Well. So far, I'm on track. This month I share two figurative pieces, each sure to lower your blood pressure.

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Abstract, choices, Composition, Order and Chaos, planning ahead, Scale 9/23/22 Abstract, choices, Composition, Order and Chaos, planning ahead, Scale 9/23/22

Choices

Spending time on choices will result in stronger artwork.

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Artist motivation, Contemporary, planning ahead, Series 8/23/22 Artist motivation, Contemporary, planning ahead, Series 8/23/22

Mentoring

My job as a mentor is to help my mentee set goals, ask probing questions, make observations, and listen.

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Abstract, Contemporary, Shadow and Light 7/29/22 Abstract, Contemporary, Shadow and Light 7/29/22

Another Makeover

A Makeover happens when you remove and add and change what you have.

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Art Attributes, Artist motivation, repeated themes 6/28/22 Art Attributes, Artist motivation, repeated themes 6/28/22

Safe and Well

I have embarked on making artwork on the theme of Safe and Well.

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Artist motivation, Construction, Contemporary, Diverse, use again 5/24/22 Artist motivation, Construction, Contemporary, Diverse, use again 5/24/22

Recycled materials

I get a lot of satisfaction from using recycled materials.

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Artist motivation, Bold, Contemporary, repeated themes 5/2/22 Artist motivation, Bold, Contemporary, repeated themes 5/2/22

Digital Age

When did the digital age begin?I am not a fan of devices.

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Abstract, Art Attributes, Diverse 4/3/22 Abstract, Art Attributes, Diverse 4/3/22

Fabric Speak

Fabrics have something to say.

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Art Attributes, Artist motivation 2/24/22 Art Attributes, Artist motivation 2/24/22

What is the Juror looking for?

What is the Juror looking for? There are three things to keep in mind when accessing your artwork.

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Art Attributes, Commission, Composition 1/22/22 Art Attributes, Commission, Composition 1/22/22

Smart Editing

Keep the good bits and descard the rest: That's the goal in all creative work.

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Abstract, Artist motivation, Bold, Construction, Contemporary, Order and Chaos, use again 12/30/21 Abstract, Artist motivation, Bold, Construction, Contemporary, Order and Chaos, use again 12/30/21

Naming

If you can delight your viewer with a title that is fun or memorable, it will keep them looking at the art a little bit longer.

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Art Attributes, Artist motivation, composition, Construction, Contemporary Quilt Art, use again 12/2/21 Art Attributes, Artist motivation, composition, Construction, Contemporary Quilt Art, use again 12/2/21

Fantasy

What would you change in an old piece of art to make it more fanciful? Would you add a new dimension or strange colors? Maybe some fringe?

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Abstract, Artist motivation, Construction, Contemporary Quilt Art, repeated themes 10/27/21 Abstract, Artist motivation, Construction, Contemporary Quilt Art, repeated themes 10/27/21

Virtual Retreat

start a project by participating in a virtual retreat.

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Abstract, Art Attributes, Artist motivation, composition, Contemporary 9/26/21 Abstract, Art Attributes, Artist motivation, composition, Contemporary 9/26/21

Less is More

I've been creating art with a simple vibe, by saying more with fewer parts.

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