Gwen Fox's Blog: Where creativity unites with success

A NEW MAN IN MY LIFE

I have never been in love with a man  who required extra care, being fed special meals several times a day, required being watched 24/7 and  YEE GADS….. the need to be potty trained !!!!! I am not normally drawn to a man with lots of hair or one who is rather pudgy. But this [...]

FOLLOWING THE RULES ?

There are lots of rules in art and then there are few. Don’t kid yourself, art and artistic expression is a political game.  Like it or not you play or you lose.  Find out the decorator colors for the season, move in the right circles,  learn color theory, be an expert in design and composition, [...]

GLORIOUS ABSTRACT CLASS IN TAOS

    With the kinks worked out about reducing the dpi, making sure it was a jpg and  finally uploading the photos, I can now show you how much fun the  Glorious Abstract class had.  The photo above shows the class with our class mascot, Emma.  They are standing outside the Stables Gallery and workshop [...]

CREATIVE ENERGY

A visit from my children and grandchildren makes one realize how much energy it takes to raise a family…… a lot !!!   I see and feel the energy here  in New Mexico with such strength  it is interesting to find my children and grandchildren feel it as well. When my five year old granddaughter, Sophie, [...]

THE STUDIO

Today I moved my furniture into my new  studio. The garage doors have not been installed but plastic works just fine.  Furniture in place, shelves awaiting organization…items holding their breath wondering where they will be placed.  My first job was setting up the music.  It now floats  through the air dispensing peace to my heart. [...]

The Birth of a Studio

I have known for years that my lack of patience was a major downfall in my personality. This lack of patience deals with getting things done not impatience with people.  I am a doer. Decide to paint the bedroom one morning……done that evening.  After moving into a new/old home with a one car garage with [...]

THE ACT OF CREATING….IS IT IMPORTANT?

How important is the act of creating to you? Is it a casual occurrence or are you driven to create?   When you create do you feel a peace inside?  I have a friend, Kathy Wallace, who’s motto is “Make  Art or Die”.  ( Kathy’s website is http://www.makeartordie.com ) This statement may seem extreme but [...]

INTEGRITY AND ART

What does integrity mean to you?  Does integrity mean something different in your art than with yourself? Integrity as a concept has to do with perceived consistency of our actions, values, methods, principles, expectations and outcome . Integrity means the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change. Integrity [...]

The Flow of Painting

I have two critique groups that meet once a month and  they bring their work for me to critique.  The group last week brought to mind that we as artists easily segue our thoughts without a blip in the radar.   One member of the group got up and showed her paintings.  We discussed them in [...]

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