When I think of artists in America that painted the American spirit consistently in (I want to say all) most of his compositions, I think of one of my favorite artist–Norman Rockwell. It is hard not to see the … Continue reading
Can you utilize the internet to help get your artwork noticed? An artist has to have a plan, but there is no doubt that the internet can help get you noticed as an artist and give you a number of … Continue reading
Many artists find it difficult to market themselves. However, if you are to reach people outside of your comfort zone of friends, family, and colleagues, you must promote yourself to a wider network. The kind of effort required for promoting … Continue reading
I feel it would be a dereliction of my duties not to re-post some of James Frederick’s artwork. He was best known for some of his graphite drawings. James passed this week. He was a loved member of our extended … Continue reading
As a young person the Regionalist artist, Thomas Hart Benton, had seen the murals in the nations capital and understood the importance of the visual for inspiration and information. When his father was a congressman, the family lived in Washington … Continue reading
Be sure to enter at the upper right for the informative Art Center Information newsletter and take a chance to win a beautiful art table coffee book>>> As an artist, the first person to be excited and like your painting … Continue reading
Your eyes do not focus like a camera, but we can use the camera as an example of how we focus. To give you an example of this, I am on the back deck holding my arm out and thumb … Continue reading
Be sure to sign up for the Art Center Information newsletter and enter the drawing to win a free coffee table art book.>>> “Make your lights light and your darks dark when they are placed next to each other.”~Howard Pyle … Continue reading
It’s odd how sometimes things work out for an artist. This small painting by artist, James Frederick, lead to his largest art commission, $4950.00. The client wanted a larger portrayal. James was more than willing to paint the picture, and … Continue reading
Be sure to sign up for the Art Center Information newsletter and enter the drawing to win a free coffee table art book.>>> Here are some of James Frederick’s oil paintings. Again, I had to have the camera at an … Continue reading
