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Comment by David Miner on March 6, 2012 at 9:21am

Hi, does anyone have a source for wide oil frame mouldings in stick form? I frame most of my work. Dave 

Comment by Alexandra Kube on September 16, 2011 at 12:07pm

Thank you for being here. I look forward to reading and resonating on the events in a painters life.

Alex

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Comment by William D. Hobbs on August 25, 2011 at 11:45am

My style has been, and is still a realistic exploration of moving water.  Lately however, I've been influenced by studying the impressionists.  I don't think I'll ever become an impressionist, since I'm most inspired by nature's intricacies.  But I've learned a lot by studying them, and have utilized the exposure to explore the more atmospheric and moody aspects of the natural world.  I've found that I don't have to be afraid of exploring different approaches, because they always enrich my own.  It doesn't have to be a completely new direction, just a fresh approach.  ...... and past art clients do notice.

Comment by Carla Bank on April 24, 2011 at 3:48am

I am having fun reading about the change of style, I thought I was the only one thinking that. I used to do a lot of abstracts, my colors were always earthy, one day I woke up frustrated and started leaning tour pop art. Here's what I ended up doing, and since then, I've been doing this kind of paintings, but I feel I'm ready to switch. Well, first I'm going to see what happens in the summer shows in IL. Post your pictures! Let's see what we can get from different points of view :)DSCN3462.JPG

Comment by karen cooper on April 21, 2011 at 8:14am

I like this discussion vein.  I think we need to show growth in our painting (art work) each time we come to an art fair.  How bad for the art fair would it be if the patrons all knew exactly what to expect, same as last year?!  In fact I just wrote my blog post on my website yesterday, with this discussion in mind--  "Intake For Output" 

KC

Comment by Caroline Kwas on April 21, 2011 at 8:06am

Mine just appeared in a new painting one day after I had been struggling with a piece that almost ended up in the fire pit.  Talk about the value of seeing something through.

Comment by Pauline Ross on April 21, 2011 at 7:33am

I am also desiring to change my style and looking for a good workshop to get me going. Funny how so many want to shift styles.  I think it is a good thing to expand ones creativity in a new direction. Its good for the creative soul. I have displayed at shows several styles and had no negative responses from customers, in fact they comment "how talented" or "diverse."

Comment by Terry McCray on April 20, 2011 at 8:42pm

Caroline,

I am in the same stage with my work.  I am very excited about my new works but have a large body of realistic works.  I am currently building on these new works and holding them back until I have a substantial body of work.  I like both styles but like you I am wondering what my patrons and jurors will think.  One artist, whose blog I follow, has three styles and she enters only one style in a show.  It appears she decides to enter her works in a show in accordance to what sells in that particular show or what is more likely to fit the jurors picks for that show.  I would like the veterans' views on this also.

Comment by Caroline Kwas on April 19, 2011 at 8:50pm

Stylistic changes: how do you explain to patrons?  My early work was hyper realistic, but I've loosed up a bit.  Does this affect your chances when submitting to Zapp, as I have new, strong pieces in my new style and older pieces that are equally strong.  I haven't gone from realism to abstract, mind you, but I am evolving as an artist and I am proud of it.  Any thoughts?

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