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Expression Progression

February 23rd, 2023

Expression Progression

How do you see your art? How does it express you as a person, as an artist?

For me expressing myself through my art started as a photographer. I saw an opportunity to evolve my art into something else, something I haven't see before. So where I created a passion for photography, I became more curious of how it could be something else, something completely different that just a picture of an object or a location.

Sometimes going in several directions can prove to be frustrating, but at the same time most of us learn something in the process. One day while sipping a cup of coffee, I decided to reimagine my photos into art. As the days and weeks went by I was becoming more and more frustrated that I couldn't find what I wanted my art to become. Then it struck me, I was over thinking this whole concept. At that point I came to the realization that my photos were just a part of an art piece, and each photo sometimes had dozens of elements in them that could speak on their own. So, then my style was born. I call it "elemental artistry". This is where I take elements of a photo and combine it with texture, color, and elements from other photos to create one-of-a-kind art.

So once I managed to understand where I wanted my art to take me the flood gate of ideas opened up in my thoughts. Every waking moment was crammed full of ideas. They were all around me, and it continues to evolve to this day.

For new or struggling artists out there, its not about what you think you want others to see in your art, its about what you see. You must create the vision that speaks to your creative juices flowing in the moment. Build on inspired visions, and feeling about what you want to express. I feel I am progressing along nicely, and I think that, looking back, I've come a long way. For me now its finding out how my work resonates with others, we all do it, we all think about it, we want to be loved for what we do, and of course we want people to hang our art on their walls, or in the case of Fine Art America, we want people to have our art on their T-shirts, pillows, blankets, and shower curtains...right? Well your progression as an artist also comes with the responsibility to effectively promote it. If you are like me and have a day job it takes time, and study. I believe that every artist has a desire to be known, because its what we do, we want our art to hit as many emotions as possible.

Each of us has a resounding desire to be noticed, but very few of us actually promote ourselves properly. There are many ways to promote yourself but the one thing that has helped me tremendously is use the tools you find here on Fine Art America, and spread out your art over many avenues. Social media is a big one, but its not the be all end all of promoting yourself. You have to spend some time thinking it through and see what works for you. Twitter seems to work well for me, as there are a great deal of art lovers on twitter, as well as the other professions that need us artists. If you want to learn more let me know, i would be happy to discuss what I have found and help everyone in the process.

I say, as you read this post, pat yourself on the back for all the work you have done and pass it along to someone else.

Where are you at in your art progression, work progression, life progression? Are you going one direction or many? Find one direction and perfect it, hone it like a coveted skill, and perfect it until you see results. What are you actually doing? I'd like to here your story.

Venetian Architecture

November 11th, 2020

Venetian Architecture

All about Italy with it’s most impressive and timeless architecture. Venice architecture consisted of various styles throughout its prominence in Europe. It began its architectural prowess in the years of 900-1300, with Byzantine and Ottoman influences, then forming Gothic Lancet style architectures 1300-1500 that combined Ottoman and Byzantine influences that was very classic and simple with shimmery textures on two-dimensional decorations. This type of architecture also included galleries above the aisles, a central dome, and impost blocks. The domes, walls, and floors were most always covered with detailed golden mosaics.

Later the Venice experienced the Renaissance period between the 1500-1600 and influenced another type of architecture to Venetian buildings. This type of architecture presented arched windows and a more classic design by geometry and columns. Colors played a important role in Venetian buildings and structures. As you can see in this photo of the canal facing structures the many colors and textures applied to the buildings.