Sunday, February 28, 2010

Check this guy out


Quote from the artist: The work I carry out involves using torches; I use many kinds: standard household torches, penlights, LED torches, LED strips, florescent bulbs, flashing lights, flash-lights…anything from very dim, to ultra bright… anything goes, depending on what I set out to achieve.

I set one golden rule; absolutely NO photo editing… everything I do is captured in one exposure. On rare occasions I will crop an image, or use slight colour correction, but these are few and far between, which means composition, correct colour and light, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, the complete works all take place in-camera. By doing all this, my work becomes 100% authentic… in other words, what you see is what you get. I do not use wires or rigs of any kind... everything I create is done freestyle... I find the process organic, mesmerising, magical...

He calls it light graffiti

more photos of his work http://www.michaelbosanko.com/

Saturday, February 20, 2010

How do you feel about Curling?


I'm watching Curling, is it a sport? Are the guys who slide rocks on ice athletes? Have you ever thought about whether or not your an artists? What makes an artist? One way of defining an artist: A person who practices any of the creative arts. Are you practicing? Did Picasso practice?

Don't forget to critique four of your classmates concentration pieces online. Use the elements and principles of art to intelligently give feedback to your classmates.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Thoughts on Blogging

So I've reconnected with Communication Arts and I have to say, I'm a big fan. I posted part of an article on ownership last month this month there is a great article titled, Blogging with a Different Perspective. Great stuff. Here are some nuggets to ponder.

"Blog, blog, blog. Every time I thought about starting to blog, I felt annoyed and guilty. Each new blog I came across increased the pressure to have one. I have my reasons for avoiding the task. First, I don't like throwing my opinions or visual concepts into a public space without giving them time for considerations and refinement. Second, if I think someone is looking over my shoulder, I am self-conscious about having bad ideas, which is a surefire way to crush the seedling of a good idea. Third, I resent the obligation of posting on a regular basis, whether I have something to new to present or not.....

I began to see a different perspective: Blogging in the original sense ('blog' of course, is a contraction of 'web log') can be a tool to foster and reflect upon the development of one's work. So instead of using the blog as a way of speaking out, I realized I could use it to speak in."

Other nuggets out of context but interesting:

'But a blog, because of it's nature, gives permission - even encouragement - to share work in progress. One of the toughest battles in the creative process is to maintain a balance between keeping ideas open and making conclusive decisions.'

The late artist Agnes Martin said, "The bad paintings have to be painted and to the artist are more valuable than those paintings later brought before the public." Keeping a log of the so-called bad ideas is a great way to see the evolution of your work. Often when you look back, you see discarded elements that may now have value.

"Like most artists, I need to have deadlines and destinations for my work. But even with those two taskmasters, day to day progress can be difficult. A blog is a sort of personal trainer. And as I think about the nagging requirements of having something new for each entry, I remember one of my own basic rules: By seeing what repeats you discover what has lasting value. A blog lets you fast-rewind and fast-forward."

Some interesting thoughts on blogging.

Consider a painting in a day....





Check out these scrumptious paintings. They were created in a day. They are raw, fresh and exciting. Perhaps you should give it a try.

http://web.mac.com/kjurick/iWeb/Site/painting%20a%20day%20gallery.html

Monday, February 8, 2010

Back from NY and can't wait to see you all!


I had a great trip but I missed you all so much. Can't wait to share stories and see what you have been working on.

This is a picture of me at the R&F Encaustic Factory.

See you soon. Ms. McB