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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...

Orphan Relief Gala Performance Painting

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

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

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...

Creativity and Insanity – Artbeat Tribute to Gail mally-mack

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

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...

Be a Con Artist

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

“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...

The Philosophy Behind the Power of Positive Painting

by netGALAXY Studios | Mar 20, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View

The Power of Positive Painting (P3) The Philosophy Behind the P3 Method As the title suggests, my philosophy of teaching, as well as my approach to painting itself, is positive. I encourage my students to take positive action, always moving forward in their process. ...

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