Ignite Imagination - Photos Influencing Art Series

Tired, sleepy, and cold, my eyes would not tear away from the plane's porthole on the flight between Illinois and Atlanta. Andy later asked me why I did not sleep because he knew how I felt. The photos are the answer visually, my verbal answer was that the colors held me fascinated.

These photos and some of the recent sky views around my home are influencing what is quickly becoming a new series of art work.

What ignites your imagination?

Save the date! You are invited to share more art on Saturday, August 20th, at the Children's Gallery and Art Center! Click here for more information.

Remember, too, to explore Paris, France with me during my Fridays in France posts which began Friday, May 6th. Want some art from Paris? Click here for how.

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Angeline Marie of

Angeline Marie Fine Art

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Kim Bernard's the Next Level Encaustic Workshop at The Studios of Key West

Few words can tell how much I learned during the workshop with artist Kim Bernard at The Studios of Key West. The photos will have to speak for me, while my brain continues to fire off ideas. Encaustics have enchanted me...which was never expected when first seeing examples of it the fall of 2010.

I digress...here are the photos in which content belongs to artist Kim Bernard who instructed us. The photos belong to my library for use as memory joggers and reference. These are from the first day of the "Next Level."

Set up of the workshop inside of The Studios of Key West.

Kim gave us a first class encaustic workshop set up of stuff.

Making medium....

Kim's demonstration of a technique.

Making medium part two.

The set up for making medium.

Making of encaustic canvas. Any guess which is mine?

 

























































































































Links related to this post:
Angeline's Art

Encaustic Workshop Adventure in Key West 

Encaustic Video

Smiles, 

Angeline Marie of 

Angeline Marie Fine Art

Occupation Known As...Photography

"There is an occupation known as painting, which calls for imagination, and skill of hand, in order to discover things not seen, hiding themselves under the shadow of natural objects, and to fix them with the hand, presenting to plain sight what does not actually exist." (Cennino Cennini 1370-1440)


Painting has changed since the time of Cennino, and not just with technology. How people think about art has changed, too. Few things show how much the idea of art has changed than the art of photography.


Changes in Photography
The art of composing, lighting, etc. is easily faked in software, "digital art" is being shown in galleries, and most people under the age of 30 are attached to an electronic gizmo. Wallpaper is not just for walls, and even wallpaper can bought and used as removable stickers that the buyer can re-arrange on a whim and that is considered "art." Times have changed....


Film Cameras
Remember the days of film cameras? When you HAD to compose, measure the light, and pray the photo prints well? I used a film camera in 2002 when I lugged 40 rolls of 36 exposures film to England, Ireland, and Scotland and back home to the USA. The film was precious: you had to compose the picture in the frame, make sure the light was good enough for a decent print. Photoshop was what you did when trying to find coupons for less expensive film and/or developing. Then, I took all 40 rolls of film to the store to wait a week for them to develop the film.    


Digital Cameras
Now, most people take a photo, upload it to a computer, and edit it to their liking. Some how, art seems lost. The excitement of seeing what worked is quelled. Instant gratification, from the light in the photo to what was in the frame. 


Jason Eldridge
There is one photographer that I know that uses a digital camera like a film camera: Jason Eldridge. He composes "in the frame," knows about apperature (not the software), shutter speed, etc. He looks for the moment by actually getting outside before the crack of dawn or delaying dinner for the sunset. He uses the camera as his paint brush - and the results are stunning.


Jason's work can be found at Eldridge Studios by clicking on this sentence.

Grapes, Leaves, and Metal Jar - 2008 - acrylics on canvas - 8 x 10 inches - $50 

Smiles, 
Angeline Marie
Angeline Marie Fine Art

Boat Races in Key West, Florida

Series of sketches based on the boat races, none I consider very well done but all were very satisfying as it has been a very busy couple of months with few moments with a paint brush!

All that is needed now is the plane! Andy's phrase is "boys and their toys!" No kidding!

I love these plumes of water!!!

A few photos...from the over 1,500 taken this entire weekend!

For more about the boat races, please visit SuperBoat.com where they are uploading photos from this weekend's event. 

Now, back to sketch painting!

Smiles,
Angeline Marie of
Angeline Marie Fine Art

PS: If you would like to learn how to buy some of my art, my blog has a page with what is available on eBay. More will become available off eBay...as my business plan slowly fleshes out.

0 Planes, 1 Train, 2 Up on a Motorcycle - Adventure

Here is the ADVrider Ride Report link - this will have photos, comments, etc. Andy. You do NOT have to have an account to read the ride report:
CLICK HERE

Here is the Spot link - this is the map that shows where we have been already:
CLICK HERE

I am working on getting an online image account to upload some of my photos. Most of my photos are not to the level of Jason Eldridge, but they are mostly meant to be for art reference.

SPECIAL NOTE: You are invited to Coconut Grove's Art Stroll on September 4th at Dharma Studio! I will have a some of my art work on display there, from 7pm to 10pm! For more information, please visit my webpage and/or my blog page about the event.

Comments on this blog are welcome! Feel free to visit some of the past blog posts, too. Your comments, questions, and ideas are always welcome here, and you will receive a response.

Thanks for visiting! Smiles,

Angeline Marie of
Angeline Marie Fine Art

0 Planes, 1 Train, 2 Up on a Bike, Part 1

Blueridge Parkway View....

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Sunset from Amtrak Train

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Leaving Homestead & Miami....