Challenge Yourself
Don't try to recreate something you've done before. Challenge yourself constantly.~Suzanne Partridge My setting a big goal for 2012 to paint 52 paintings in one year, caught the attention of Alyson B. Stanfield Art Biz coach. She invited me to speak to her Silver Incubator Group to tell my story; perhaps inspire them to take a leap and challenge themselves to a big goal. I’m now belonging to Alyson’s Silver Incubator Group, where like-minded artists join together on a members-only Facebook group to share advice and their experience. There is a monthly coaching call provided by Alyson, as well as a Monthly Special Topics call, of which this was one of them “Challenge Yourself with a Big Project with Janet Vanderhoof”. The Silver Incubator Group also provides audio recordings, transcripts and products, a plethora of up to date information to help you become the professional artist you always wanted to be. Below is the audio recording of my interview with Alyson, my gift to you, hopefully to inspire you to create your own big challenge.
https://soundcloud.com/djredlady/art-biz-interview-feat-janet
*Painting above "Family Ties" measure 36" X 36" Oil and Acrylic on museum wrapped canvas-Price $3240 *ART20K footage completed 17670 square inches *All art from Janet Vanderhoof’s Fine Art Gallery, maybe seen in Janet’s studio at Morgan Hill, CA. You may purchase through contacting my email jvander51@msn.com or phone (408) 460-7237. Thank you!
I Got Rhythm
Rhythm is as necessary in a picture as pigment; it is as much a part of painting as music.~Walter J. Phillips
My father loved music. He always had the latest albums and the latest contraptions to play them on. My love of music began at 3 years old in Alaska. Army pals would drop by for the latest songs produced from my father's homemade Hi-Fi and find me doing my scarf dance to the repetitive beat. I have to laugh, yet was this the moment I discovered rhythm?
Rhythm is one of the elements of composition in art. How important is rhythm in composition? I believe it’s the soul of the painting. It has the beat just like music. It’s where the viewer senses the feeling the pulse. It’s a repetition yet with slight variations of pattern. Each painting stroke is as a note in music; unified yet unique.
Pattern and repetition are essential to rhythm. You may discover repetition of shapes or color that create a pattern. But, there has to be a slight variation to prevent monotony. As my teacher would say “Nature never repeats itself”.
Rhythm is the harmony or dissonance in the painting. It can create tension or relaxation, sadness or, thoughtfulness, joy or excitement. It is the vibe of the painting.
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Do you "Got Rhythm"?
Painting above: "I Got Rhythm", 36" x 36" acrylic on museum wrapped canvas, price $3240
*ART20K footage completed 16,374 square inches
*All art from Janet Vanderhoof’s Fine Art Gallery, maybe seen in Janet’s studio at Morgan Hill, CA. You may purchase through contacting my email jvander51@msn.com or phone (408) 460-7237. Thank you!