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Welcome to the FLOAT-YOUR-PIGMENT Newsletter #17
Inspiration! that is what I want for all of you. I went and received some inspiration this weekend at The Milwaukee Art Museum. Their exhibit was Van Gogh to Pollock: Modern Rebels
Super inspirational. I was also looking to get to the Kenosha TWSA exhibit, but there wasn't enough time. I'm sure that would have been even more inspirational.
Both Thursday and Saturday classes are happening this week..... see you
there!
Get Inspired! David
Sketch above inspired by my mentor Irving Shapiro
Inspiration...do whatever works for you! |
Seeing work in person is what inspires me the most. Looking at works of art on the web and in books just isn't the same as seeing it live and in person. For instance, the painting by Salvador Dali below just doesn't do it justice, but when I saw this painting last weekend at the Milwaukee Art Museum it blew me away. It was the first original live piece of art I
ever saw of Dali's and until I saw this piece I never really thought about his work.
After looking at this piece, I saw some amazing craftsmanship and I hope I can see some more of his work now.
Times like I had this weekend are great to get one inspired. When I see work like this that I admire I try and see if there is something I can add to my style that helps my paintings.
Do whatever it takes to get you inspired to paint like, visiting a gallery or museum, watch a
movie about an artist, read a book about art or an artist, browse the web, join other artist to talk about artist's they love, go to one of my paint parties:) or one of my favorites is trying some new materials or colors or mediums.
Another great way to get inspired is to paint a painting by a master, there are so many things that you can learn from this type of exercise. Just make sure you don't claim it to be your own when finished. Sign it with your name and under that
put "AFTER ANDREW WYETH" if you copied a Wyeth.
Greek Islands Workshop attendance is getting me inspired |
I am so excited and inspired because we already have artists joining us on this trip and I am so psyched....thank you, thank you for those of you joining me next year. Time to start registering for my workshop to the Greek Islands. Dillman's has just released the website with most all the information. GO HERE TO VISIT WORKSHOP SITE |
Getting great feedback on my new BeckerArt Brush!
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NEW! The BeckerArt Brush is now available through this email to anyone that wants to purchase an amazing
1 1/4" Flat Series 020, Holbein Gold, Short Handle, Superior Synthetic Blend Watercolor Brush.
Made to my specifications, which were, The point of this 1 1/4" flat brush had to come to a razor sharp point, along with a bounce back to straight
action when applying watercolor to paper.
The BeckerArt Brush retails for $40.65 but you can get a personally autographed BeckerArt Brush direct from me for $25.00 Priority shipping along with handling is $5.00 total $30.00 for the best 1 1/4" Brush out there!
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Here is a book by John Singer Sargent that always inspires me!
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