Hi Everyone,
I have been out of action for some time and hence no posts. I have been busy on art and design projects and unfortunately all used up. Currently, I am working with graphic design media , creating digital art and working with some oils as well.
I prefer waterbased oils as they are odour free and less messy.
While working on designing and thinking about art projects, I have been investigating online businesses. The internet world of marketing and business is not an easy one to master and as relative newbie to internet marketing, I need professional help but at an affordable cost. When I have found a gem like this I like to pass it forward, as it were.
I have found an expert who REALLY knows what he is doing, who has helped me already, is a genuine coach who will be brutally honest with you and who's coaching is definitely affordable.
For those of you who are only interested in seriously making money from your art business or wish to learn how to develop successful businesses on line, then here is the link:
Coaching with Josh. All the best and I might connect with you in the forum. I hope this helps you as much as it is me. Good luck.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
NEW DIGITAL ART & DESIGN
Hi Everyone!
It's been a while as I travelled half way around the world to New Zealand. I have been enjoying catching up on New Zealand , which you can learn more about at Contemporary New Zealand Art.
I'm sure at times we artists go through periods of creative frenzy and I have been experiencing this since my return. I seem to be having a digital art burst at present.
I welcome anyone's feedback on their favourite current New Zealand contemporary artists, as I wish to compile a list for research for an article. Your input would be valuable.
Thank you so much in advance,
ChristieB
It's been a while as I travelled half way around the world to New Zealand. I have been enjoying catching up on New Zealand , which you can learn more about at Contemporary New Zealand Art.
I'm sure at times we artists go through periods of creative frenzy and I have been experiencing this since my return. I seem to be having a digital art burst at present.
I welcome anyone's feedback on their favourite current New Zealand contemporary artists, as I wish to compile a list for research for an article. Your input would be valuable.
Thank you so much in advance,
ChristieB
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Taking The Inner Artist Outside
Hello to all my readers,
On the weekend we did a bit of local touring by car. Of course I took my camera. If you're like me, you will see the artistic in many things around you.
Being an artist is something innate, I believe. You can learn techniques and master drawing but having the eyes of an artist to me, is another thing.
The eyes of an artist looks at the detail or can visualize beyond the image to the heart of the art. For instance,your inner artist immediately tells you, 'Yes, this is a good angle' or 'those colors are great together'.
Next time you are out and about, I challenge you to really look and see the art in the buildings, the landscape, how colors work together or contrast. If you think you have a good image, interesting angles or color sets, take a snap.
This image has been modified from a photo I took (from our moving car) of oil refineries. The angles turned out to be interesting and the shapes as well. I may use this image in future for a contemporary painting. Just to demonstrate,you can see below that I have modified it digitally to provide a different artistic aspect and style.
I use photos to paint from or gain ideas from. Ultimately I change and modify the image, particularly for abstract or contemporary themes.
On the weekend we did a bit of local touring by car. Of course I took my camera. If you're like me, you will see the artistic in many things around you.
Being an artist is something innate, I believe. You can learn techniques and master drawing but having the eyes of an artist to me, is another thing.
The eyes of an artist looks at the detail or can visualize beyond the image to the heart of the art. For instance,your inner artist immediately tells you, 'Yes, this is a good angle' or 'those colors are great together'.
Next time you are out and about, I challenge you to really look and see the art in the buildings, the landscape, how colors work together or contrast. If you think you have a good image, interesting angles or color sets, take a snap.
This image has been modified from a photo I took (from our moving car) of oil refineries. The angles turned out to be interesting and the shapes as well. I may use this image in future for a contemporary painting. Just to demonstrate,you can see below that I have modified it digitally to provide a different artistic aspect and style.
I use photos to paint from or gain ideas from. Ultimately I change and modify the image, particularly for abstract or contemporary themes.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Learn About Custom Framing for Artwork
Hello to my art loving readers!
Have you ever had concerns about ordering artwork prints or glicees online? One of my main questions has been to ask- What level of workmanship and quality goes into the framing?
Those of us who love to decorate our walls with art and who have finally ventured into online shopping (with a degree of trepidation), may find a little security in gathering information before taking the plunge.
Always check out the framing processes and materials used by your supplier(if the artwork you are purchasing is to be framed)before you make a final commitment.
I found this link useful from one of the larger online poster and print providers.
Click on the link to find out more about their custom framing.
Have you ever had concerns about ordering artwork prints or glicees online? One of my main questions has been to ask- What level of workmanship and quality goes into the framing?
Those of us who love to decorate our walls with art and who have finally ventured into online shopping (with a degree of trepidation), may find a little security in gathering information before taking the plunge.
Always check out the framing processes and materials used by your supplier(if the artwork you are purchasing is to be framed)before you make a final commitment.
I found this link useful from one of the larger online poster and print providers.
Click on the link to find out more about their custom framing.
Announcing new Online Art Gallery
Hello Fellow Artisians!
I have recently thought about showing some of my own art and have created an online gallery. There is a panel on this page highlighting some of my art. You can view my gallery at 9reddoors.
It is in the plan to create and feature my won original digital art and designs along with prints of my original paintings. The prints will be available as , poster or glicees on canvas and paper. Occasionally, I will have other products printed with my original art. Check it out and feedback is welcome. This is very new, so many more products will be added as time allows.
Take care,
I have recently thought about showing some of my own art and have created an online gallery. There is a panel on this page highlighting some of my art. You can view my gallery at 9reddoors.
It is in the plan to create and feature my won original digital art and designs along with prints of my original paintings. The prints will be available as , poster or glicees on canvas and paper. Occasionally, I will have other products printed with my original art. Check it out and feedback is welcome. This is very new, so many more products will be added as time allows.
Take care,
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Artists Networking On The Web
Welcome Fellow Artisians!
Being an artist doesn't necessarily mean that you have creative flare of the, electronic sort. It has taken me almost 6 months of part-time trial and error to discover other avenues to market my products.
The web provides so many options. Since I am not spending time surfing the net every other hour, I had not even heard of Digg, Stumble Upon, Del-icio-us, Flickr, Technorati or Squidoo. I found them by accident. Many of these sites are community based; they are 'social networking sites' all designed to give people like you and I the chance to have a say, advertise our talents and products, have an opinion or just share the love, as they say.
Well you don't need to find this out by accident. I am providing a list of a number of these wonderful sites that I am sure if you haven't heard of them, you will be pleased that I introduced them to you. It's definitely worth a look , especially if you need to spread the word about your art or art related products.
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Being an artist doesn't necessarily mean that you have creative flare of the, electronic sort. It has taken me almost 6 months of part-time trial and error to discover other avenues to market my products.
The web provides so many options. Since I am not spending time surfing the net every other hour, I had not even heard of Digg, Stumble Upon, Del-icio-us, Flickr, Technorati or Squidoo. I found them by accident. Many of these sites are community based; they are 'social networking sites' all designed to give people like you and I the chance to have a say, advertise our talents and products, have an opinion or just share the love, as they say.
Well you don't need to find this out by accident. I am providing a list of a number of these wonderful sites that I am sure if you haven't heard of them, you will be pleased that I introduced them to you. It's definitely worth a look , especially if you need to spread the word about your art or art related products.
,
Bedford Art Gallery
Hello Fellow Art Lovers and Artists!
I have been rather busy with visitors from overseas, so finally have managed to log in with more news.
Last week, my daughter and I visited the Bedford Art Gallery in Walnut Creek CA. It currently hosts an exhibition called Local Voice. The public vote on these.
The art on view, is created by local artists from around the Contra Costa region. It covers most styles and media from paintings to sculptures and quilting.
I was very impressed and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was given permission to take some photos while there and have displayed one or two for you here.
I have been rather busy with visitors from overseas, so finally have managed to log in with more news.
Last week, my daughter and I visited the Bedford Art Gallery in Walnut Creek CA. It currently hosts an exhibition called Local Voice. The public vote on these.
The art on view, is created by local artists from around the Contra Costa region. It covers most styles and media from paintings to sculptures and quilting.
I was very impressed and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was given permission to take some photos while there and have displayed one or two for you here.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
The Business of Art
Most developing artists are either starting out as hobbyists, small business owners or working part time toward building up an art business. It takes hard work and often happens over a long period of time.
If you look back into art history, you will recall how Vincent Van Gogh's artwork, was gravely undervalued while alive. Modigliani struggled to subsist and so on... there are numerous stories. Now after their deaths, their artworks sell for multi millions.
Today there are many ways to help you build up your finances or support you while developing your art business. Here's one way that I came across. Have a look and let me know if you try out the product and what you think of it. For further information on this product see the link below.
Christie.
Click Here!
If you look back into art history, you will recall how Vincent Van Gogh's artwork, was gravely undervalued while alive. Modigliani struggled to subsist and so on... there are numerous stories. Now after their deaths, their artworks sell for multi millions.
Today there are many ways to help you build up your finances or support you while developing your art business. Here's one way that I came across. Have a look and let me know if you try out the product and what you think of it. For further information on this product see the link below.
Christie.
Click Here!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Announcing your Artist Resources
Hello BAABTF readers,
Many of you reading this blog I am sure, are accomplished artists. Maybe from time to time, like me, you look for new ideas or ways to improve your art , style or media.
Whether you are a student of art or a advanced artist, I hope over time to add useful resource links that will assist you in creating great artwork.
Check out this new resource listed under Artists Resources. Visit my site again to discover new resources, information and links.
Many of you reading this blog I am sure, are accomplished artists. Maybe from time to time, like me, you look for new ideas or ways to improve your art , style or media.
Whether you are a student of art or a advanced artist, I hope over time to add useful resource links that will assist you in creating great artwork.
Check out this new resource listed under Artists Resources. Visit my site again to discover new resources, information and links.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
9reddoors art & design
Today's post invites you to view some of my own artistic impressions via the 9reddoors shop.
Since you are visiting this site, you no doubt have a keen interest in art, artistic expression and events. It is a pleasure to share with you my keen interest in artistic photography and design. If you are looking for unique artistic digital images and designs on stationary and other items to give to someone special, you need to check out the 9reddoors premium store. These images and designs are all copyrighted by 9reddoors, so you know that you are getting limited production, individual designs.
Just add this link into the address bar of your browser to visit my shop,
http://www.cafepress.com/9reddoors
Since you are visiting this site, you no doubt have a keen interest in art, artistic expression and events. It is a pleasure to share with you my keen interest in artistic photography and design. If you are looking for unique artistic digital images and designs on stationary and other items to give to someone special, you need to check out the 9reddoors premium store. These images and designs are all copyrighted by 9reddoors, so you know that you are getting limited production, individual designs.
Just add this link into the address bar of your browser to visit my shop,
http://www.cafepress.com/9reddoors
Monday, June 9, 2008
Upcoming Art & Wine Festival
Hi fellow artisans!
There is so much happening around the art scene at present. Just a reminder about the Los Altos festival coming up in July.
Here is the link for further information and directions- http://www.losaltos-downtown.org/arts_wine_festival.htm
More coming soon.
There is so much happening around the art scene at present. Just a reminder about the Los Altos festival coming up in July.
Here is the link for further information and directions- http://www.losaltos-downtown.org/arts_wine_festival.htm
More coming soon.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Garden Art at Walnut Creek
The 14th Annual Sculpture in the Garden Show definitely looks worth a visit. Exhibitors include some of the Bay Area's best artists. Check out the link below for more information.
http://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/
Christie
http://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/
Christie
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Bedford Art Gallery upcoming exhibition
One thing is certain, there is always something going on in the Bay Area art world. It's all very exciting to have so much to choose from. Mmm...I wonder what I will stumble onto next? From June 29- August 31 the Bedford Art Gallery will show Local Voice 2008: Defining Community through Art. This is a juried exhibition and has proven to be popular in the past. A great opportunity to view some of the best and most impressive art from Contra Costa County. I will certainly be attending this one!
Check out the link above for Culture & Cocktails June 5.
Check out the link above for Culture & Cocktails June 5.
Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival
Hello Everyone!
I recently visited this festival with my family; one of a first for us in this area. It was a clear, warm , sunny day buzzing with people. There were a number of art and craft stands. Two artists stood out in particular for me. Paul Nzalamba, whose art works are both personal experiences and cultural Ugandan inspired Batik paintings ( a wax resist fabric dying technique). Paul's paintings were vivid and held profound meaning within each image. We had the luxury of meeting and talking to Paul about his works in some detail.
The second artist whose work affected us, was Michael Anthony Nisperos, described as an Abstract Expressionist. His works were either vibrant abstracts or muted figurative pieces.
There were a number of other craft artists that impressed us too, including the contemporary glass vessels of Spring Designs, Jeff & Jenny Tseng.
The next festival we hope to attend is the 29th Annual Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival, July 12-13.
I recently visited this festival with my family; one of a first for us in this area. It was a clear, warm , sunny day buzzing with people. There were a number of art and craft stands. Two artists stood out in particular for me. Paul Nzalamba, whose art works are both personal experiences and cultural Ugandan inspired Batik paintings ( a wax resist fabric dying technique). Paul's paintings were vivid and held profound meaning within each image. We had the luxury of meeting and talking to Paul about his works in some detail.
The second artist whose work affected us, was Michael Anthony Nisperos, described as an Abstract Expressionist. His works were either vibrant abstracts or muted figurative pieces.
There were a number of other craft artists that impressed us too, including the contemporary glass vessels of Spring Designs, Jeff & Jenny Tseng.
The next festival we hope to attend is the 29th Annual Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival, July 12-13.
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