May 03
Last night, May 1, was my art opening reception at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach’s Towne Center. It’s a beautiful space, with very tall ceilings and nice wood walls. I had some art pieces that I thought were fairly large, but in that large space I realized much smaller art …
Feb 15
I always like to share amazing and wonderful art I discover. The Internet is such an amazing place to collect and share these terrific media and ideas. The inventiveness of humans is guaranteed to renew my faith in them. Click on the picture to read and see photos of a fantastic artistic expression by Japanese …
Feb 09
This is the coolest thing. Each photograph is more astounding than the previous! Click the picture below to go to the slideshow and prepare to be amazed!!
Jan 13
“Drawing Secrets Revealed,” a drawing video course by Sarah Parks Fine Artist, offers new pricing options as well as an additional lesson. Chesapeake, VA (PRWEB Press Release) January 13, 2012 Sarah Parks, Fine Artist, has developed a new lesson to punctuate her online drawing course, “Drawing Secrets Revealed,” which has earned the 5-Star Award from the DownloadPlanet.com. …
Dec 23
I’ve just created a new Members Only video showing you different types of drapery folds and how to draw them! It’s a TERRIFIC video loaded with useful reference photos and valuable tips and secrets. Check it out in my Store or, if you’re already a monthly member, just go to the Navigation Bar at the top …
Dec 23
Saw this on Facebook and had to share! So true.
Nov 28
Check out this fascinating article that busts 5 common myths about the human brain. Do our minds really dull after 40 or is that a vicious rumor? Myth # 1: We only use 10 percent of our brain. http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/5-brain-myths?page=1 Myth #2: People are right-brained or left-brained. http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/5-brain-myths?page=1 Myth #3: Your brain is gray. http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/5-brain-myths?page=1 Myth #4: …
Oct 26
Just when you think creativity has reached as far as it can go (how many new painting approaches can you explore? how many genres can be invented?), and when you’re wondering what is left to discover that hasn’t already been thought of before, you see something like THIS: http://news.yahoo.com/photos/alexa-meade-photos-imitate-paintings-1319236464-slideshow/. Amazing.
Oct 21
If you want a vase or a face to look symmetrical, draw a faint line down the center of your object before you begin. Visually measure the spaces on both sides of this line as you draw.
Oct 21
Many artists are fascinated with graphic design – my daughter is one of them. Combine that interest with launching your own business, and you’re probably thinking (or will soon think) about your logo. Especially now in our branded-to-within-an-inch-of-your-life society, a logo can communicate instantly and effectively to your community and your targeted consumers your business, …