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Passion, Vision and Goals

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 9, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View

Being an Artist It’s absurd to expect yourself to be passionate about your art without knowing why you’re doing it. It’s the vision, not the idea of passion that inspires us. I write (paint, sing, act, dance, etc.) not to be a writer; I write...

Charleston Living – A Softer Touch

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 8, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View

A Softer Touch Here is a readable .pdf of the recent article in Charleston Living, beautifully written by fellow art spirit, Jason Zwiker. Or if you prefer, just scroll down. I hope you will read and share the message of the article, which I think describes our...

Cate Portrait is Finished

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 5, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View

Cate and Friends This portrait of my darling Cate depicts a world where all is well and all is one. Aside from completely repainting the face from the previous version, I have added 14 creatures to the painting, not including the Holy Spirit, seen in the upper right....

Our Culture of Exceptionalism

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 4, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View

I often wonder why I speak out, why I paint, why I write, sometimes, why I even bother waking up in the morning. It seems at times that nobody cares. I realize my blogs often disappear into the ether, sometimes completely unread, that what I’m burning to say...

Fear and Bravery for the artist

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 2, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View

Many people believe the following statement: “Real freedom is the absence of fear.” I respectfully disagree. I tell my kids that fear is only step one. Step two is bravery. An absence of fear is probably not practical or even possible. Denial is rarely...

What is the Fair Market Value of Art?

by netGALAXY Studios | Mar 24, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View

How Do You Put a Value on Art? “Don’t blame the marketing department. The buck stops with the chief executive.” John D. Rockefeller I recently blogged about the valuation of art. Many find the commodification of one’s creative output...

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