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ACCEPTANCE versus REJECTION by Ann Hardy
Acceptance: the state of being accepted or acceptable, favorable reception; approval; belief. Rejection: the refusal to accept or to discard as unsatisfactory. We all would prefer Acceptance! We must remember that rejection is not meant as a personal insult, … Continue reading
The Transience of Light
Impressionism is the newspaper of the soul.” – Henri Matisse As we enter the last month of summer and head into fall, we become more aware of the effect of sunlight shining on the earth. Impressionistic painting places its emphasis … Continue reading
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Representational versus Abstract Art
So much has been written about Representational Art versus Abstract Art that I hesitate to even start; however, the truth is that people and art organizations preach and live under this separation each attesting to the virtues of the type … Continue reading
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Lessons from a Limited Palette by Shirley Fachilla
“Color has been explored throughout human history and it is a uniquely human experience. A study of the color theory will actually confirm that color is an illusion caused by reception of light wavelengths by our eye, which form colors … Continue reading
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The Creative Process of Hans Guerin
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” – Einstein As artists we work when we are thinking. We are used to spend hours in the creative process. And then, when we paint, we just … Continue reading
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Portraiture of our Four Legged Companions by Beth de Loiselle
“Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet” – Colette I have always loved animals. There has never been a point in my life without them; however, knowing I could never be around blood or immersed in sick and suffering … Continue reading
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The Illusive Image of the Mind’s Eye by Julie Gilbert Pollard
The eye may see as a camera ‘sees’, but the mind’s eye sees an altered, imagined image, what it wants and hopes to see. It’s that illusive image, uniquely mine, along with a heightened sense of ‘realness’ that I try … Continue reading
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The Unexpected Charisma of the Rural Midwest
From the East to the West coast, from the Southern States to the North, NOAPS artist members bring landscapes to life through their paintings. Iowa artist, Laura Larabee brings us the rural Midwest. Raised on a farm overlooking the Mississippi … Continue reading
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TROPICAL BEAUTY by Joyce Lazzara
“There are always flowers for those who want to see them”. – Henri Matisse The tropics are home for me. I love all varieties of trees and flowers, as long as they are tropical. Few things are more intriguing and … Continue reading
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How My Art Came to Illustrate Several Books by Maritza Jáuregui-Neely
When opening a door we never know what opportunities might be waiting on the other side. For me, volunteering and involvement with different causes I support have unlocked possibilities and led to the illustration of many book covers. I have … Continue reading
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