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Drawing for Smart People

by netGALAXY Studios | May 8, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Portraiture, World View

Here’s some advice for all you really smart people who want to be able to draw what you see: Dumb it down a bit. Great painters have more in common with magicians than with detectives. See less, rather than more. Don’t show off your sexy curves. Curves...

Reviews Are In for 33 Variations

by netGALAXY Studios | May 5, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View

Here’s a lovely, thoughtful review of the show, this by wonderful art spirit that is Olivia Pool of ART MAG. We are so lucky here in Charleston, to have the support of our media as our many artists throw themselves into their passions. The review also has a...

Hoping is the Great Curse

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

“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...

Beethoven and God

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

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...

Interview with “Beethoven”

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

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

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...

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