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Hoping is the Great Curse

by netGALAXY Studios | May 4, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View | 0 Comments

"Hoping is the great curse" Beethoven, from 33 Variations Keeping dreams alive that can never be is a form of insanity. This flies in the face of those who have bought into The American Dream and other delusions fed to us by those who desire to control us. Better to...

Beethoven and God

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 30, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View | 0 Comments

In answer to Schindler's question about the Opus 31, No. 2, Beethoven replied, "Read Shakespeare's Tempest." Much is said about listening to your inner voice and soul, which is all well and good. But first you have to connect your inner voice and soul with others. ...

Interview with “Beethoven”

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 25, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View | 0 Comments

An interview with Sara Coy for the Threshold Theatre production of 33 Variations 1. Where did you grow up? What drew you to theatre and the arts? I grew up in a household full of the arts in St Clair Shores, Michigan. I remember hot summer days of intense creativity,...

Which Came First, the Art or the Artist?

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 24, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View | 2 Comments

A friend posted, "you don't have to be an artist to create art." Yes, I suppose if you created art that would qualify you as an artist. But only an artist can create art. Most people simply aren't willing to risk looking foolish in the attempt and will never rise to...

Creativity and the Definition of Art

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 22, 2013 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View | 0 Comments

"Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." I've been saying this for many years as a teacher. The idea that giving ourselves total freedom to do anything at all and calling it art, may sound absurd, but it is a great first...

Madness and Art

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 17, 2013 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View | 2 Comments

In his turn, in a letter to a friend, composer Zelter from Berlin, Goethe let him know of his meeting with Beethoven: "I met Beethoven. His talent astonished me; nevertheless, he unfortunately has a tumultuous personality, which is not completely wrong in thinking...

Orphan Relief Gala Performance Painting

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 7, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 6 Comments

Orphan Relief Gala and beautiful people I performed this sketch of Mary Playing the Violin at the Lowcountry Orphan Relief Gala, last evening, where it was auctioned off to raise money for first responders in cases of child abuse here in Charleston. I was given the...

Why Do It?

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 5, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View | 0 Comments

Why Do It? This is the most important question we can ask. "I have never thought of writing for reputation and honor. What I have in my heart must out; that is the reason why I compose." Ludwig van Beethoven As I prepare for my upcoming role as Beethoven in 33...

Creativity and Insanity – Artbeat Tribute to Gail mally-mack

by netGALAXY Studios | Mar 29, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View | 0 Comments

Today I present a tribute to Gail mally-mack, whom we featured on Artbeat back in 2003. Her passing is a loss to the art world and the Detroit art community will miss her dearly. Although the conversation didn't really go there in my visit in her studio, it struck...

Be a Con Artist

by netGALAXY Studios | Mar 27, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View | 0 Comments

"Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist." Pablo Picasso Here's the ugly truth about being an artist. Actually, its not really so ugly, once you get over the initial shock. It's your job to convince me, the art lover/collector, that you know...

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