Gwen Fox's Blog: Where creativity unites with success

IMAGINATION

There is a lot to be said for imagination. My good friend Roberta Garrett sent these photos to me and I thought you would really enjoy them.  We as artists need to see how others express their creativity. You may have seen these before but they are still candy to the eye. Bet you will [...]

WORKSHOP IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

It has been a fast paced world for me during the past couple months.  I have neglected my blog and I apologize for this. My workshop in British Columbia was beyond the word fabulous.  I taught on Victoria Island in the town of Nanaimo which is about a twenty minute flight from Vancouver. Mary Stewart, [...]

Collage Workshops

I had three fun filled workshops this fall in Taos, NM. Two were Fine Art Collage and Mixed Media with metals.  It is always fun to watch students tear paper to make art that says more than craft.  There is a lot to consider when producing fine art.  Design, color and texture come into play [...]

TAOS TO COLORADO

I left Taos, New Mexico a few days ago and returned to Colorado Springs for the winter. The drive was spectacular with autumn in her fullest beauty.  LaVeta Pass was breathtaking. Autumn is my favorite time of year with its cool temperatures filled with sunshine.  It is also a time to revel in the glory [...]

DEVELOP OTHER FORMS OF EXPRESSIONS

Have you ever thought you would like to do something different than your normal form of expression?  Creativity is something we can’t seem to keep in a box.  When expressed, creativity grows and fills our life with many images. My main form of creativity is painting and teaching….of which I love!  For years, about fifteen, [...]

PAINTING SURFACE

I have been working on a new painting surface lately which is quite exciting. We as artists usually work on canvas or paper.  Sometimes this limits our thinking.   I normally do Abstracts on canvas so I decided to do pears on Metal.  Why?….just because I can! Choosing a different surface on which to paint [...]

MARKETING FOR ARTISTS

I have a friend who stated the other day….“Gee, it must be great being an artist because all you have to do is go into your studio and paint”! I looked at her as if she had just crawled out from under a rock.  To her it sounded like a fun day at the park…..just [...]

The Importance of Play

Well folks, I’m back! It has been a whirlwind of happenings during the last couple months.  Daughter had surgery (she is fine), Son moved to Costa Rica and I am now in Taos, New Mexico.  It feels good to be able to blog and be in a normal….whatever normal is….way of thinking and living life. [...]

WORKSHOP

Last weekend I did a two day workshop at Cottonwood  in Colorado Springs.  Cottonwood is a magical place where artists rent studio space, hold all types of creative workshops plus have many stimulating art shows.  They are a real asset to the community. I am always thrilled to do a workshop as I get to [...]

TIME AND REFLECTION

Today is a bone chilling day as the temperature will reach a delightful high …yes high…of 9 degrees.  Snow fell softly all day yesterday.  It was a good day to stay inside, have a cup of hot chocolate, read, paint and dream. I found out last night a good friend and fellow artist, Barbara Roeming, [...]

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