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The Vernissage of The Real Princess Kate Portrait

by netGALAXY Studios | Mar 4, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View

The Real Princess Kate Portrait Last evening we had the much anticipated Vernissage of Cate’s portrait “The Real Princess Kate,” surrounded by dear friends. Now it is time to share it with the world. Click to see the finished portrait (She’s...

Is Art Cool?

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

Following is an excerpt from one of the Chapters in my book, Point of Art. I’m not a cool person. They can dress me up to look cool. I’ve played cool on TV. But I’m really not cool. That’s ok, I’m cool with it. On the other hand, with all this talk about “cool cities”...

Those Who Teach, Stand the Most to Learn.

by netGALAXY Studios | Feb 15, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Uncategorized, World View

“I know no more sacred duty than to rear and educate a child.” Ludwig van Beethoven. If you want to learn something, really learn it, try teaching it. Often, in my classes, I ask other students to explain a concept with which they themselves are...

Negative People

by netGALAXY Studios | Feb 9, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View

I wonder about all these “negative” people my friends talk about from whom they always seem to be running. Who are they? I have a hunch that sometimes these “negative” people, or non-people, may really be those who don’t happen to tow...

Painting the Finish

by netGALAXY Studios | Feb 6, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Portraiture, World View

“No one is an artist unless he carries his picture in his head before painting it, and is sure of his method and composition.” Claude Monet. This conundrum is found in all disciplines. I equate the creative process to riding a horse. You want to ride the trail and...

My New Play

by netGALAXY Studios | Feb 5, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Uncategorized, World View

Colorful characters, along with clever twists and turns of circumstance are lots of fun on stage but without ideas, it’s just another sitcom. rm As I work on my play I am struck by the challenges of balancing theme and plot. The deadliest mistake an artist can...

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