This question was posed to me by watching a video from the TEDx series. Good question really! So, I’ve been thinking over my reasons for what I do and here’s a short list of what I’ve come up with.
I paint because I want to create more beauty in the world…..
I paint because I want to spread love, peace, and hope…
I paint because I believe art can help bring us all to a higher consciousness….
I paint because I want to bring the sunshine indoors…..
I paint because I have so much love/emotion/peace/hope/etc to share……
I paint because I would die if I didn’t……
I paint because it is my purpose in this life….
I paint because I love the way the brush feels in the paint and on the canvas…..
I paint because it’s who I am…..
I paint because I hope to inspire others to pick up a brush….
I paint because I couldn’t possibly keep it to myself…..
I paint because the world needs something to think about……
I paint because the world needs to know that being an artist IS a way of life….
I paint because I want to kill the myth of the starving artist……
I paint because I love my life…..
I paint because…..
So, my question for you is this…..why do you do what you do?
Since I recently moved into a new studio space which is about half the size of my last studio, I am having a studio clearance sale to make more space. Head on over to my Etsy Shop to see what’s available. I will be putting new pieces, prints and originals, up over the next week or so. However long it takes! Lots of really great deals available!
I’ve been in my studio all week, working on new art! I am continuing the vinyl series of acrylic paintings on old records. The two I finished this week are both sizes, 12″ LP record and 7″ 45 record. These are available in my Etsy shop.
Dance, acrylic on 12" vinyl LP record, $70
Here I am, acrylic on 7" vinyl 45 record, $25
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This week is dedicated to getting back into the studio and getting some new work painted! In order to make space in my much smaller new studio, I must sell off some of my art! So, I am having a studio clearance sale in my Etsy shop this week! Check out the link to see some of my favorite pieces on sale at some really great prices! Not sure how long this sale is going to last, or for that matter, how long these pieces will be around! So, if there is something you’ve been thinking about not being able to live without, get over there and purchase it before it’s too late. Later in the week I will have new work to share with you all. Hope you have a wonderful week!
Me in my new, smaller office/painting studio
So, I hope to get back to a more regular schedule of blogging very, very soon! Things have been changing in my world, again, and I am currently working on getting my new studios set up and ready to work in. Can’t remember if I mentioned it here on my site before, but we have given up the big upstairs gallery space here at Chroma Studios. This meant moving my painting/framing studio and office downstairs. The past couple of days I have been working on unpacking and organizing my new space. This has not been an easy task as with this move I have had to step down into two smaller rooms from the 3 larger rooms I had upstairs. I’ve had much smaller spaces in the past, so I know it can be done, it just takes a bit more time that usual since I have to get rid of things and try to compress all my supplies, furniture and tools into less space. In reality, I like having a smaller space, it feels cozy, more comfortable for some reason. This is turning into what I think will be a great move for us. There will be much less maintenance and cleaning to do as well as less gallery work, leaving me more time for my own art. This is very important to me. I’ve heard so many stories of artists opening galleries and then giving up their art because the gallery takes so much time. I’m just NOT willing to give up my art! I am an artist, first and foremost, and I am excited about getting back to daily painting. So, guess I should cut this post short so I can get my studio in order and get back to painting! Stay tuned for more regular blog posts and LOTS of new art!!
Three new paintings, daily journal size, that I finished this week. These are all 8 x 8″ oils on canvas boards and available in my Etsy shop.
Misunderstood
Regrouping
Moving On
Finally getting back to some semblance of a normal schedule after all the excitement of the past month. I had gall bladder surgery on March 31st after being sick for months. Starting to feel normal again, not totally healed yet, but getting there. April 2nd was the 2nd anniversary opening reception here at Chroma Studios gallery. We had an awesome turnout, of course I don’t remember much about it since I was still doped up from my surgery. Last week was a wash, I was back in the gallery but didn’t get much accomplished since I was still recovering from surgery.
So, this week, I am back in the studio every morning. Working on getting back to a regular painting schedule. I finished two small paintings this morning. They are 8 inch square oil paintings on canvas board. A return to my “Daily Journal” series. Hopefully I can start doing at least one of these everyday again. I think it was the beginning of 2008 that I abandoned this series. We opened Chroma Studios around that time and then in April my dad passed away. At that point, everything went out of whack. I’ve been trying to get back to a daily painting routine ever since. Now is the time, I can’t live without painting everyday, it makes me crazy! Another thing I’ve wandered away from is regular blogging. Working on getting that back too.
Below are the two newest paintings, they will be available in my Etsy shop sometime today. $50 each or add a frame for $70.
Release, 8 x 8" oil on canvas board, $50
Sun Energy, 8 x 8" oil on canvas board, $50
Just completed the current guitar painting this morning. Starting on the next one, but have decided not to post any progress pics of that one until after the April show begins, in hopes that you will come down to the show opening on April 2nd to see it in person!
Currently Untitled, Acrylic on 3/4 size guitar, $800
Just about done with this guitar painting!
