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...
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,...
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...
by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 22, 2013 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View
“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...
by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 17, 2013 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View
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...
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...
