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Vancouver rising artist: A true Ambidextrous Painter</h2>
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I visited Jace's studio and asked him about his "Apologies" series. I was intrigued about how he wants to "apologize",<br />
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"When I'm painting with the palette knifes it's like i'm torturing the canvas... " Jace said.<br />
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It is an unusual perspective; however, I understood the contradicting emotion because he is giving a "life" to the canvas but he has to press the bold colors and shapes on it in order to create the intensive and impasto texture of it.<br />
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Some may view his work quite dark. I have a different point of view. It's like a newborn - crying and uneasy, yet a beautiful gift from God.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURVFtluNhO8JhYrgCqJvgfQNInibxp4-Jy-fsbB_xhmkLvofCkTsc2okzPiosjSSNEIf5aEI7kyzYla4wfkhH4ByKEiDcZw6CwL-xeIR_h_hTNlGEU0IbcmUJPFItu0D4DA7yrZRl0hB_/s1600/Profile+picture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURVFtluNhO8JhYrgCqJvgfQNInibxp4-Jy-fsbB_xhmkLvofCkTsc2okzPiosjSSNEIf5aEI7kyzYla4wfkhH4ByKEiDcZw6CwL-xeIR_h_hTNlGEU0IbcmUJPFItu0D4DA7yrZRl0hB_/s320/Profile+picture.PNG" width="320" /></a>Jace Junggyu Kim is a rare Vancouver <b>ambidextrous </b>artist able to use the right and left hands equally well. He was born and raised in Korea where he was highly influenced by comic book art until his age of 15. He graduated Emily Carr University of Art and Design with a bachelor’s degree in Media art (animation). His career started off as an animator but the digital medium was not suitable enough for him to abandon his passion for traditional painting. Creating the most of the tension between the figurative and the abstract, his painting on canvas arises from the meeting and combination of various artistic materials; oil, acrylic, ink, spray paint and so on. An abstract chaos capable of giving rise to an emotional overlap plays as a background to the purity and refinement of the facial expression depicted with obsessively repetitive brush strokes. <br />
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1. When did you realize that being an artist was going to be your path?</h4>
I started my career as an animator and thought being an artist is an extremely challenging and unrealistic path to take for me since I never had any professional training. Having no painting background, it helped me thinking outside of box and constraints. I came to realize that art is something that everyone can possibly engage to regardless of your degree or certificates. I am not still sure that I am an artist. I think I am more of a painter.<br />
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2. What inspires you or stimulate your thought?</h4>
'Subconscious' is what stimulates me the most when it comes to my art making process. My work is considered as a layer between the conscious and the subconscious.<br />
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3. What is your average day like?</h4>
I have a studio teaching high school students mostly going for art schools in North America. I also have a freelancing job as a digital painter so I usually spend the half of my day working and start painting my own really late when nobody distracts me from concentrating.<br />
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The only reason of being an artist is doing what you love and passionate to do. Monetary value is still needed but it is more important that you strive for the better and more fun. Life is short and you should live the fullest without regrets.<br />
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I like to hear the stories of people overcoming the obstacles because it reflects significantly to the way I live my life and as an artist, it is essential continuously inspiring yourself in any possible way.<br />
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6. How has your practice changed over time?</h4>
It was tediously random and spontaneous how I started to paint seriously. I think the amount of commitment has been increased over the past couple of years because I became really willing to create a 'GOOD' piece of art.<br />
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7. Who’s your favourite Artist? How does this Artist inspire or mentor you?</h4>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhufVE5DonmIsgeu26LESBuPwMG_sS1uBCux4-ML86uM3GlhvVA8E0jzqkmkhR6GgyvUjPfmMZAEJXN-M-01ZSiC__slc28seYOvjjbQjEqsCtSZSB6A4cVQtjuBTRvJLDEvEq8vTENuCDh/s1600/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhufVE5DonmIsgeu26LESBuPwMG_sS1uBCux4-ML86uM3GlhvVA8E0jzqkmkhR6GgyvUjPfmMZAEJXN-M-01ZSiC__slc28seYOvjjbQjEqsCtSZSB6A4cVQtjuBTRvJLDEvEq8vTENuCDh/s320/Capture.PNG" width="320" /></a>My favourite artist is Mark Rothko among many other artists. He cares about the basic human emotions and how they are integrated in your work in terms of engaging with the viewer and creating extra ordinary emotional attachments. His work is pure abstract so it does not stylistically fit but the life style of anti-consumerism and his perspective towards art are very similar to mine.<br />
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I still don't think I am a successful artist but what I can say now is that I am a happy artist who can enjoy my life by doing art. I think the most important thing is that you keep motivating yourself by doing what you love to do and solitarily create the direction you wish to pursue other than being too followed by someone else's suggestion. What your heart impulses you to do is the most important thing.<br />
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Artists need to transform the culture more engaging to people. We are the bridge to connect the gap between the culture and the life. in addition to what I said in previous questions, it is really important that you need to be emotionally attached to the society and things around you.<br />
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I don't usually live my life with goals but I constantly dream. I wish I can continue dreaming those intangible possibilities and become really happy about being an happy artist.<br />
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creativity" target="_blank">Creativity </a>is a phenomenon whereby something new and somehow valuable is formed. The created item may be intangible (such as an idea, a scientific theory, a musical composition or a joke) or an original physical object (such as an invention, a literary work or a painting).<br />
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During the creative process, it encourages us being more brave, playing with ideas, keeping an open mind and making connections between unrelated objects.<br />
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Imagine how important these characters are nowadays, whether we are employees, managers, entrepreneurs, or freelancers.<br />
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Unlike adults, children's imagination is infinite because they carry less or no social burdens. Therefore, creativity should be developed since childhood. In fact, evidence also suggests that learning art will help children have positive experiences and good character traits:<br />
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<li><u>Concentration:</u> staying focus and being in the moment of creating</li>
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When it comes to high quality art programs for children, you can count on Arts Umbrella. This non profit organization is located in our beautiful Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, Canada.</div>
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It all started in 1979 with five, young parents whose own artistic backgrounds show how arts shape a life.<br />
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The first class was 45 eager students, and today, they program reach more than 21,500 children and youth every year. It amounts to 785 classes per year in four locations. And students range from preschoolers to pre-professionals.<br />
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Their programs have been sharing creativity through the following well-rounded focuses:</div>
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Other than regular programs, Arts Umbrella organizes different events to bring together artists and our community. Their current event, <a href="http://www.artsumbrella.com/events/splash-pendulum-gallery-exhibition/" target="_blank">Splash + Pendulum Gallery Exhibition</a>, is happening now:<br />
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<a href="http://www.artsumbrella.com/events/splash-2015/" target="_blank">Art Auction - Splash</a>: Oct 17, 2015<br />
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Their Splash Event has been running as an art <a href="http://www.artsumbrella.com/auction/" target="_blank">auction </a>and fundraiser for 33 years! About 900 different artists have donated over those 33 years. This year we feature about 100 pieces ranging from paintings and photography to jewelry, carvings, ceramics, and furniture. All proceeds from Splash help more than 21,000 local kids take part in high-quality arts programming each year. Splash also helps Arts Umbrella fund bursaries for struggling families, grant scholarships for talented students, and provide free programming so kids can overcome socio-economic barriers. <br />
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<li>First 10 people to share their favorite piece from the<a href="http://www.artsumbrella.com/auction/" target="_blank"> auction page</a> on social media and tag <b>#splash2015</b> will receive an Art Book from Art Umbrella (Applicable only within Canada)</li>
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He said, "to reduce the risk involved in art investments, you should consider three important aspects":<br />
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<li><b style="color: #38761d;">The entire chain of its ownership</b></li>
<li><b style="color: #38761d;">The title of the art work.</b></li>
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A.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I started collecting at the age of 15. It began with collecting old and historical items, news papers etc and gradually led me towards collecting Artworks. </div>
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A.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I was always allured by the creativity, art entails and this is how it started. Though, over a period of time, having passed through a journey, I evolved myself as a collector and connected with the intellectual aspect of Fine Art. The art of appreciating the aesthetics of Art, its rarity and historical significance are some of the key actuations for me to acquire an artwork. </div>
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A.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I have been collecting various Artworks from various Genres, including Post War Modern masters, National Treasures, contemporary art etc and of various forms including installations, assemblages, sculptors, paper works and canvasses. Some of the artists I collect are <a href="http://www.christies.com/features/VS_Gaitonde-5358-1.aspx" target="_blank">VS Gaitonde</a>, <a href="http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-12-11/news/56955604_1_tyeb-mehta-art-auction-15-crore" target="_blank">Tyeb Mehta</a>, <a href="http://www.cherryartfoundation.com/graph.php?name=S.%20H.%20Raza" target="_blank">SH Raza</a>, <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2011/09/14/m-f-husain%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98sprinkling-horses%E2%80%99-sells-for-over-1-million/" target="_blank">MF Hussain</a>, <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/10319484" target="_blank">Rabindranath Tagore</a> etc. </div>
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A.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I like Venice Biennale very much. It's one of the craziest places to be in for art Connoisseurs. One <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>can feel the ardor in collectors and the whole atmosphere there I an experience in itself.</div>
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A.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We are in process of creating some unique online platforms for showcasing and trading of Art,<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>which would connect collectors with the art, artists, galleries, scholars, experts etc, as I feel online platforms are a great way of connecting people located in various parts of the world. We are also in process of launching auctions of Art and Collectibles which would showcase and offer works of rare art and artefacts.</div>
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A.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I would advise people to begin slowly and understand Art gradually through a process. Knowledge and learning is very important here, as many individuals and institutions buy Art which has no value at a cost equal to or sometimes higher than aesthetically and commercially stronger works of Fine Art. One can begin with acquiring small works of masters at economical prices and gradually build a collection of works. It is advisable to buy works which they like and something which is aesthetically strong, rare or has historical significance which could also offer good investment opportunities, as you often can get aesthetically strong and valuable works at<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>decent prices, which one can cherish for generations. </div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">In a previous post I recommended the following book: <a href="http://bellefusionart.blogspot.ca/2015/08/how-positive-thinking-can-be-your-key.html" target="_blank">How Positive Thinking Can be Your Key to Success</a>. Today we're going to review this book from a completely different perspective: "Goal Setting". You probably think, "I'm an artist and prefer to improvise along the way." </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">"Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible." - Tony Robbins</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">"Top-level athletes, successful business-people and achievers in all fields all set goals. Setting goals gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation . It focuses your acquisition of knowledge, and helps you to organize your time and your resources so that you can make the very most of your life."</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Source: <a href="https://www.mindtools.com/page6.html">https://www.mindtools.com/page6.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Basically, setting a goal will also generate a <b>strong belief</b> which will give you willpower to take action and acquire the necessary knowledge in order to achieve your big dreams.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">One of my mentors' commented to me that there are </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">3 types of people:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">There is nothing magical or mystical about the power of belief.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">You believe, then you will have positive attitude with "can-do" attitude, that generates energy and skills on how to do it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">If there is a will, there is a way.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">All came from predefined goals. This is also recommended by a successful international art collector - Ajay Seth. Click <a href="http://bellefusionart.blogspot.ca/2015/09/art-collectors-series-2-ajay-seth.html" target="_blank">here</a> to check his interview.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">There is a reason 6 million people have purchased a copy of this book, "The Magic Of Thinking Big." </span></div>
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Today we jump out of North America and into Asia! I wish to introduce to you Mr. Adrian Cheng </div>
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Reading his bio here, he might seem to be a business only master. However, Cheng is indeed very active in many art involvements.<br />
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He founded K11 Art Malls in Hong Kong and Shanghai and other main cities in China, which claim to be the world`s first Art malls, and the K11 Art Foundation, a non profit organization whose <a href="http://www.k11.com/corp/press/monet-masterpieces-to-be-exhibited-in-china/" target="_blank">Monet Masterpieces to be Exhibited in China</a> was a great success last year!<br />
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I witnessed in person the art displays in K11 Art Mall in Hong Kong last year, and I was intrigued. The ground floor of the mall was surrounded by artists' work and sculptures the foundation selected or sponsored. Plus, each piece has an inspirational story or a message to the public.<br />
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It`s amazing that Cheng has so much energy and passion for art. He was able to put on 50 shows a year attracting thousands of people each day!<br />
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Even more surprising... he says his art activities only happen after his office hours and on weekends. He surely has unlimited energy, all because he loves art so much.<br />
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To learn more about Adrian Cheng, please click <a href="http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/1733513/k11-founder-adrian-cheng-bringing-six-exhibitions-art-basel" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Adrian Cheng is probably one of the pioneers and young entrepreneurs in Asia who has a true vision for art.<br />
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Thank you Adrian for supporting our art world and cultivating people`s awareness on arts and culture,<br />
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Today I wish to share something that is not art related, yet very important to all of us while pursuing our careers or business, keeping in line with our vision "Everyone enjoys a better life!"<br />
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We all pursue our lives for a purpose, some wish to be a doctor, some wish to be a great artist, some wish to be a great performer, or wish to be someone who has great social impact. We all want to successfully achieve our wishes.<br />
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Being successful takes time, based on my studies I have concluded the following basic transitions:<br />
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<li>In order to be <u>successful</u>, you need to set your ultimate <u>goal ( you may have other mini-goals)</u>. Think about it like archery; you know your target and everything you work towards is aiming to hit that red circle.</li>
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<li>In order to have a <u>"can-do" attitude</u>, you need to rewire your brain to exude and infuse yourself with 100% <u>positive energy</u>.</li>
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So how to stay positive and happy?<br />
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Remember, happiness came from thoughts; the way you control and change you thoughts will help you reach your happiness.<br />
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<b><u>The Rules to Stay Positive</u></b><br />
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<b>Rule #1:</b><br />
Be thankful for what you have, to everyone, even your enemies or the ones who have hurt you. For without those people and situations, you wouldn't have grown to this stage. Just count your blessings.<br />
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<b>Rule #2:</b><br />
Birds of a feather flock together. Stay only with positive friends.<br />
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<b>Rule #3:</b><br />
Choose your wording differently to a positive meaning.<br />
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As Thomas Edison is famously quoted:<br />
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I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.</blockquote>
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Are you doing it for yourself or for the universe and community? This is important. One is inwardly focused, one is outwardly focused. Inward focus is dangerous because if the energy is negative, you are recycling negativity within you. If it's outward focused, your sense of achievement and accomplishment are more fulfilling which will make you feel super positive and happy.<br />
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Here are some different perspective you can transfer the negative force to positive outcome:<br />
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<li>Failure as new opportunities</li>
<li>Endings as new starts</li>
<li>Mistakes as new experiment</li>
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Now its your turn to control the controllable - which is your positive mind.<br />
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If there is a will, there is a way!<br />
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And action cures fear ... destroy your fear through positive action.<br />
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Great book here to help you stay positive! It helped me a lot. Glad to be able to share with you.<br />
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Pablo Picasso, 1932; Oil On Canvas</h4>
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I was compiling a list of art collectors today. While reading their interviews I noticed many of them started off collecting by first just loving the art they bought, then finding the potential market value of the pieces they acquired.<br />
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One of the pioneers in art collecting is Vancouver Real Estate Entrepreneur, Bob Rennie, the Founder of Rennie Marketing.<br />
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His first collection was purchased when he was only 18 years old. Now his collection has enlarged to 1400 pieces and he is the owner of a beautiful private art gallery in China Town, Vancouver, BC Canada! Says Rennie: "We <b>can't </b>pretend that art is not an asset.":<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Garden Party" painting by Kerry James Marshall is owned by collector Bob Rennie of Vancouver.<br />
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FYI - Rennie purchased "Garden Party" for $450,000 in 1993, now it is worth more than $1 million!<br />
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Thinking about starting your own collection? Start small to get big. </h2>
Thinking about starting your own art collection? By following these 7 simple steps, you will find your art collecting journey both fun and rewarding!<br />
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<b>1) Find your purpose</b>. Are you collecting for decoration? Or for investment for flipping to make money? For love of art and keeping it for a long time? They are many different ways to collect. Today's post is going to focus on buying art art as an investment.<br />
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The best part? You don't have to spend a fortune to start. Collecting is an evolutionary process.<br />
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Like any discipline, you need to do your homework first and connect to the world you are entering.<br />
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So joining an art community is very important, going to art shows, visiting artists' studios, listening and reading artist interviews, visiting different galleries, and reading art magazines and online art newsletters.<br />
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You must be prepared.<br />
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<b>2) Pick Your Preference:</b></h4>
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Original? Limited prints? Oil, acrylic, mixed media?<br />
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You may buy from emerging artists, as the price is relatively lower in comparison to well established or even old masters' paintings.<br />
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<b>3) Find Verification:</b><br />
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Has the artist already passed away? Look for appraisal, authentication certificate, and provenance. These will increase your chances of buying an authentic piece of art.<br />
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Some art pieces have already been authenticated with certification. We are proud to showcase Picasso, Dali, and Matisse authenticated art on Feb 13, 2013. Click <a href="http://allureprestige.eventbrite.ca/" target="_blank"><u>here</u> </a>to learn more about this exciting event.<br />
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<b>4) Learn Drawing and Painting</b>: </h4>
You may think: "why should I paint" or "I'm not artistic enough". I can tell you that, in order to become a collector, you should at least learn the basics. This can train your taste buds and your visualization skills. Also you will understand whether the artist is skillful and creative, and be able to judge the quality of the materials the artist uses to create that piece of art.<br />
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Again, no need to be a pro like the artists doing their work. Just learn the basics.<br />
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<b>5) Be Open-minded</b>: </h4>
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Look at LOTS of art: any kind of art and all art periods (from Renaissance to Contemporary). Do not oppose any style because it will block your learning mind.<br />
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After viewing different kinds of art, you will have a higher ability to judge the authenticity of the art.<br />
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<b>6) Find a Trustworthy Art Consultant:</b></h4>
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An art dealer is an art consultant who can and will work with you and learn your preferences and help you slowly build up your significant collections. <a href="http://erikbeckerart.com/#events" target="_blank">Paul Becker</a> of erik beckerart is one Belle Fusion recommends and consults with.<br />
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Want to know more? Check out his next lecture on Feb 13, 2016 to learn about authentic art collecting. This exclusive Event will be hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BelleFusionArtEventGroup" target="_blank">Belle Fusion Art facilitation group</a> and Heal Our Lives non profit organization:<br />
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<b>7) Check the price:</b><br />
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What price has it been selling for at past shows or auctions? What is the price for a similar piece of art? If you are investing in current artists, how much did they sell for 5 or 10 years ago? Also what are the hidden costs such as framing, restoration and insurance to acquire this piece of art?<br />
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(Bonus time!) Last but not least...<br />
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Be Prepared to ask many questions! </h4>
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If you made your first move, congrats!! Keep in mind that maintenance and protection are equally important.<br />
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Here I wish you best of luck and ending by quoting Mr <a href="http://erikbeckerart.com/#events" target="_blank">Paul Becker's</a> cardinal rules of collecting:<br />
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<li><span style="background-color: #93c47d;"><b>Rule No. 1 - LOVE YOUR COLLECTION</b></span> </li>
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<li><b style="background-color: #93c47d;">Rule No. 2 - EVOLVE YOUR COLLECTION</b></li>
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Want more inspiration? Check out the <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/the-six-habits-of-highly-successful-art-collectors/article4507913/" target="_blank">6 habits of highly successful art collectors</a>!<br />
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I met Kevin at <u><a href="http://bellefusionart.blogspot.ca/2015/07/buddha-quote-love-is-gift-of-ones-inner.html" target="_blank">Jan Kasparec Solo Art Exhibition</a></u> a month ago. </div>
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Kevin is an local artist and he always travels to Mexico to explore for more inspirations. His primary work involves contemporary and unique digital prints on ceramic tiles called "Connectiles" and I wish to share with you his beautiful work.</div>
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His Art includes large print installations, fine line drawings on various substrates, artworks incorporating recycled materials, photography and mixed media art.</div>
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Creativity was a big part of growing up, especially the act of drawing. This recreational pastime founded the way to graphic design in my early 20's. Working with my hands and crafts have always played an integral part of my artistic endeavours. My love of the arts has evolved through my passions for Art Deco, interior design, fashion, art and graphic design. I always knew I loved the arts but it wasn't until the advent of computers and design software did I finally realize that this digital environment might be the true path to becoming an artist.</div>
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I derive my inspiration from experiences both past and present. A window display, a man made or naturally occurring pattern, a magazine, art history, industrial design etc. I also believe that “Everything is Connected” and that this energy has inspired the artist in me and has an dominant presence in my art.</div>
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Or rather, what would a typical day encompass as a full time artist? A cup off wonderful coffee while contemplating on my day, dreams or future existence. Then checking my email, social media, news, following up with clients and responding to important emails. I would then prepare for heading to my studio gallery. Work at the gallery would vary based on priorities; hanging new art, client/supplier follow ups, finishing projects, planning new works and shipping art work.... The most important aspect of the day, having fun!!</div>
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I believe that in order to live a complete existence one has to strive to work at something that one has an immense passion for. This is truly epic or bliss as one third of our days are spent towards monetarily sustaining our existence. There will always be joy, suffering and pain in our lives, this is a fundamental part of life. However, doing what you love will surely help to “<b>Look on the Bright Side of Life</b>”, and bring joy into our lives.</div>
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- Art allows artists to know ourselves better, to explore our human nature. To share the deepest parts of our being with others. Art is integral in the sense of the perspective of the artist who creates the art, the perspective of the viewer, and the perspective of the outside cultural context in which the work of art is a part.</div>
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I used to be an avid reader as a child but over the years this has decreased significantly to education on particular topics. One day in high school, I was reaching for a book on a shelf in the library. As I grabbed the book, the book beside it fell to the floor. I was “The Man Who Fell to Earth” by Walter Tevis. I read that book. Which to my surprise was made into a movie in 1976 starring David Bowie! A wonderful book and an amazing movie.</div>
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Architectural drawings in pencil of futuristic houses and structures were my first artistic creations. I loved to use shading in a big way. I was in awe of th technique of using a very soft HB pencil to create mesmerizing gradients. Illustrating plants, buses, flowers and trees was also very alluring. I then discovered that India Ink and a quill tip gave me the precise control to create very fine lines. I was enamoured by the symmetrical patterns and floating islands of Earth with stands spiralling downwards as if it was ripped from the planet. These were inspired by an album cover of the 70's band Yes.</div>
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From there, I used the old cut and paste method, literally, to design graphics until the dawn of personal computers. I taught myself the basics of design software and became an expert in Photoshop. I combined my interest in photography and image manipulation to manifest my current style of artistic expression. With my new found creations, I wanted to showcase my art in a different way. In researching various substrates I was attracted to printing on ceramic tiles. Thus, the “Connectile” Collection was created. In addition, while spending much time in Mexico with my husband over the last five years, I looked back to my past to start drawing styles to begin large scale pattern illustrations that I titled the “Women of Mexico” series.</div>
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There are so many talented artists. MC Escher was one of the first artists I was attracted to. Incredibly talented. Art movements, periods and styles have inspired me more than individual artists. These include Baroque, Classical engravings, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Bauhaus, Retro, Pop Art, to name a few. I keep a large collection of art, photos, designs and patterns from which to draw inspiration from. Currently I have a collection of high resolution scans of 16th century master engravers that I am restoring by removing the “aged” discolourations. I then remove the background and manipulate the colours of the engraved lines. I can then add any background colour or image to great effect. I have coined these works “Digital Clarity Reproductions”. A current project that I am working on involves printing the engraving on translucent mylar and layering over one of my digital prints. The result is very unique and contemporary.</div>
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Follow your passion. What do you love? Be aware of what the Universe presents to you, as there are signs all around you. Most people are to busy to recognize them. They are presented in response to your thoughts. To quote Buddha, “We are what we think”. Immerse yourself in art through art openings, visiting galleries, museums and design/art magazines. Anything that will inspire you. Be creative by exploring and experimenting with different techniques and mediums.</div>
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Artists today, in particular, contemporary artists are appealing to a wider and younger audience and communicating their beliefs in extraordinary techniques and technologies. Art is becoming more accessible and mainstream. Perhaps this is happening from the observation that contemporary art is becoming more political and delving into social issues. Perhaps this is happening from the observation that contemporary art is becoming more political and delving into social issues. The proliferation of public art is playing a very educational role in the awareness of artists as well. Art fairs are also creating a market of new art enthusiasts.</div>
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At present I am focusing my energy on opening a studio gallery where I can work while exhibiting my art. I wish to diversify my artistic creativity and explore painting , various printing techniques and large format collage works. I would also like to spend some time on collaborating with other contemporary artists to create an artist collective. Who knows where this journey will take me but I do know that I only want to have fun, be happy and have each day be EPIC!!</div>
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Thanks for sharing with us. Check below for more of his other work. Feel free to contact him for any inquiry on his art, he is super nice and will gladly show you more of his inspiration.</div>
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Last time we talked about "<a href="http://bellefusionart.blogspot.ca/2015/06/artists-as-entrepreneurs-7-common.html" target="_blank">7 qualities artists and entrepreneurs have in common</a>", we've touched base on getting accredited to be professional status. </div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>"Passion</b> (from the Greek verb πασχω meaning to suffer) is a very strong feeling about a person or thing. Passion is an intense emotion, a compelling enthusiasm or desire for something. </span> ~ <span style="color: #134f5c; text-align: right;">Wikipedia</span></blockquote>
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I recently read a book called "All In" by <a href="http://arlenedickinson.com/" target="_blank">Arlene Dickinson</a> - co-star of Dragons' Den.</div>
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In this book, she mentioned "get used to being misunderstood". You may be stereotyped as a "risk taking" person such as quitting your full time giving up financial security. It is because "entrepreneurs care deeply - so deeply that we're willing to take risks others wouldn't take in order to build a better future ..." it takes great passion, dedication, devotion, and courage to do so. </div>
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"...To pursue a dream with everything you have and all that you are. There are no half-measures. You have to be <b>all in</b>."</div>
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She shared that she had risked money, relationships, possessions, reputation, even health and occasionally lost all of these things at various points in her career, and perpetually tied up in everything: failure. </div>
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It's fear of failure that will limit your capacity and block your destiny towards success.</div>
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In the book, she gives a great example of the story of Charles Chang, who began his entrepreneur life at age of 7. When he was old enough to be able to ride the bus alone, he was creative enough to go to the Vancouver coast to catch fish on Saturday using his net and bucket, then sell the fish to 3 city aquariums for $5 dollars a piece. It was his passion to sell and create mutual benefits. </div>
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I had a chance to visit Ukama Gallery recently and was flabbergasted by the astonishing stone sculpture selection they chose. I was lucky that day because Janine, the owner of the gallery,was there so we had a great chat. I wish to share with you my visit and their current collection and strongly suggest visiting their gallery to see these sculptures in person!</div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">"In 2002 I moved to Zimbabwe, intent on devoting myself to development work in a country experiencing the crippling effects of hyperinflation and political turbulence. Over time, I fell in love with the country, its people and unique culture. Ukama Gallery is an effort to share that experience by shining a light on the contemporary art of modern Zimbabwe, and showcasing it alongside collections of work from talented Canadian artists. Ultimately, it is my hope that this will contribute to cultural connections between both countries through artistic expression.</span><br />
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Ukama Gallery recently opened its doors on Granville Island in February 2015. The gallery features sculptures from both emerging and internationally acclaimed Zimbabwean artists including Joe Mutasa, Eddie Masaya and Sylvester Mubayi (check their website for the complete list of Artists). The gallery, along with its Zimbabwean partners, claims exclusive Canadian representation of world-renowned sculptor Dominic Benhura. </div>
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Great music, flowers – obviously, light, shape. Often, I catch sight of something out of the corner of my eye and it hits me in a way that sparks my imagination and an entire series of ideas starts to take shape. Inspiration for me is completely spontaneous and random.</div>
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Human beings need art – we need the mirror art provides – to help us interpret and understand the countless facets of what it is to be human. Art also helps connect us. I also believe that human beings have an innate need to create, and art provides one means of fulfilling that need – both for the artist and the audience. </div>
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There are so many artists that I love – but I think the person who has influenced my work the most to date is Bernard Cathelin. I find his use of geometric shapes, and most importantly colour and texture, completely inspiring. The first time I saw his work I fell in love – instantly. He passed on in 2004 but whenever I feel stuck I refer back to his work and the block is gone in no time.<br />
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Today – my 5 year goal is to be painting, exhibiting and selling on a global scale, to have a creative studio where I can produce more than just paintings, where I can experiment to my heart’s content, hold workshops for and with other artists, and not have to clean up if I don’t want to! </div>
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Art shouldn't be limited to its form and medium, it is the innermost feelings expressed by the artist that matters. Today, we have a chance to post this interview with a very talented artist, Aurélia Bizouard, whom I met at a successful <a href="http://www.artvancouver.net/" target="_blank">Art Vancouver</a> Event in May 2015. Her cheerful personality and her colour sense interweaved strongly which made me feel really content while looking at her paintings.</div>
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Painting on a “transparent canvas” is a very different process and Aurélia paints <b>backwards </b>to realise her paintings: on one side of the glass, layers of paint are applied while the other side of the glass exposes the final painting.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">“Using glass as a canvas enables you to play with the paint in so many different ways: scratching, crushing, dripping and more. It is an amazing experimentation for creating the type of art I love to make.” Adding colours to life is also a major part of her art: “it brings you energy and makes you feel good. That is the reason why I use a lot of vivid colours”. </span></span></div>
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I started being involved with art since I was a kid when I discovered drawing. I first did a lot of drawings with a pencil to copy my favourite Japanese Mangas which were very successful cartoons in France when I was a little girl. I was raised in a western suburb of Paris, which, along with Normandy, was the cradle of impressionism. It was here that Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh and Morisot painted, some of my favourite painters who influenced me to start painting with oil. I became intrigued by art and fascinated with the beauty of the Seine river and its impressionist surroundings. </div>
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In 2011, I was in Toronto and I discovered a new way of painting using a transparent canvas: glass. It was a revelation to me and obvious that I will follow this path. During this time of my life, I was mostly focused on creating and I was isolated for few months. Along the path, I discovered that I can bring energy with some colourful paintings, which I did. </div>
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I was going back to my first love; we should all strive to get the opportunity to chase our childhood dreams and enjoy life as the fabulous journey it is, the way we want it. </div>
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I get the inspiration with the contemplation of my surrounding, the colours we see around us and what’s happening in the world. Painting is an exorcism, it makes you feel better when you create. Colours influence us a lot, I paint to exhibit the colours and to get some positive energy form it.</div>
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Also, visiting the world is the secret to unleashing creativity and I think we are at our best when we focus on the things we love doing. Passions are part of our life , it is important to know yourself first and know what are part of you. Ask yourself what could be your passions: these are the purposes of your life!</div>
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I always start my day with a good coffee, this could be the only "usual part" of my day, as each single day is different. I focus on my 2 main passions: art and travels. I have worked for years in the travel industry and I am involved in different associations. I do some art whenever I feel like it, it means most of my free time!</div>
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My art is like my life: very intuitive and free spirit. I do not follow a framework but I follow my heart. Maybe that is why I do not have an « average day ».</div>
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I do not know if it is integral to work as an artist, I just follow what my heart tells me to do and art has to be part of my everyday life.</div>
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I like the « Little Prince » from the french writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery. This story is different rather you read it as a kid or an adult. It also gives you a lot of explanations about life, humanity and society.</div>
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The main change was to quit pencils, oil and canvas for acrylic on glass, which is now the area I am focusing on.</div>
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My practice evolved because I use lots of bright colours and I use different material to paint , such as pallette knife or my hands!</div>
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FInally, I also got influenced by other artists, we share ideas and yet new techniques arise! However some people said my art reminds them the expressionist Jackson Polock but when I started, I did not know about him!</div>
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I do not have a favourite artist: all of them were mentors at a different time in my life. Surrealism (I like the craziness of Salvador Dali), impressionism (I love Claude Monet and his study of the light), expressionism (Jackson Pollock and its dripping technique) or fauvism (Von Dongen was excellent at using contrasts with colours) : they all influence me.</div>
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It is very important to follow your dreams and try everything to realise them (they usually come back to you anyway). But there is also a secret: creativity. It is to say that you have to find your own way of painting and your own style. What is different in your art? What is unique?</div>
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Art is very important in anybody’s life: if you are a director of sales, a train driver, a painter or a politician, art should be part of your life because it gives you creativity and a new way of seeing things or thinking. It is also a great way for the artist to deliver a strong message in a peaceful way.</div>
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My 5 year goal? …. hum…. do more paintings, spread some more colours and give more love around the world!</div>
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So thanking her suggestion, then I saw this video and totally thought of embracing this new bold lip colour so I decided go to Shoppers Drug Mart the next day and looked for this kind of red lipstick. There are so many choices, brandwise... after browsing around and applying 50 testers on the back of my hand, I finally bought......</div>
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One thing that is different, our pumped up beauty only lasts for a day and will need to be removed before bedtime and redo all over again next time.</div>
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I work long hours every day of the week because I love what I do. I also think that it is the only way to success for an artist although I don't like the feeling of pressure that the idea of “success” con-notates in one's mind. My reason for painting is and always has to be Joy and Love. Living in a world where money determines what you eat and how you live, I have to remind myself constantly of my reason. Sometimes I fail, but I always come back to my truth. In summer I wake up earlier since my body gets more energy from the sun. I love the morning silence in my studio and glitter of light coming through my garden by the roof window. Unless I'm pushed by deadlines and administrative work, I improvise my day. That typically results in lots of painting until well past midnight. I go out during the day for few hours to move- yoga, bike, walk. I always close my day by meditation and by giving thanks for all I have, even if the day was sad or painful.</div>
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You might not agree with me, but art is one of the few material things which has real value. Although not quite the material part of it, but the feeling it evokes in people. The place where it makes you come back you- your home. This world would be a happier place without politicians, lawyers, bankers, judges and all that ego noise that actively depletes this planet, yet we're brainwashed to the point that we believe we need it. But it would be a very sad place without art. Art is a true reflection of our Selves. Hunger for money and power is a illusory reflection of ego.</div>
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Real life stories. Of people who went through hardships and woke up to their true potential while staying humble. Shantaram is a good example. Don't know him? Google!</div>
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Find your own way, stay true to it, work hard, when you think that the whole world conspires against you, just work harder, never look back, be positive, grateful not only for good times and always polite, remain humble. Believe in yourself! Anything you have faith in will manifest if you give it all you have. Keeping your day job because you don't think you can make it otherwise is not usually your best.</div>
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For me the role is clear: to awaken. Awaken from the current system in place which is killing life on this beautiful planet. It will not take a new government or more money to heal it. All it will take is changing the mind patterns that create it and sustain it. Art plays a huge role in this. It possesses an incredible transformational power. Why did the ancient hunters draw on the walls of caves? Perhaps to get a better kill or invade the neighboring tribe? Or to express wonder of creation without second thought of getting anything in exchange for it? We need to do more art to heal the pain that our untamed minds produce! Create, liberate, be free.</div>
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Thank you Jan! People see your insight about art and life. I also wish express here that through out conversation, people also deserve to learn of your inner glamour and beauty which have been accumulated through your thousands of miles of journey, as well as your good heart giving back to the community.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">"If painting were indeed such a vehicle, which can transform gross matter into finer substance and then, into a subtle substance which resonates with the mind, then it may be that painting could ultimately evoke those elusive spiritual sensations, which seem the finest of all. This would be an achievement. For if we transcend the solidity and diversity of our existences, we would merge into a unified field - experienced as love. And in this love, we would feel something of our spirit-soul, God or the Absolute. And the mystery of who we are, as individuals and as an undivided unity, would unveil."</span></blockquote>
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While trying to decide, I was still working as an Aupair for a Swiss family and painted in my spare time. The village librarian saw my artwork and recommended that I submit a portfolio to the Kunstgewerbeschule (art/trade school) in Zurich. It was a small miracle, but out of four hundred applicants I was one of 120 to be accepted. My excitement overrode my fear of starving. I was too far from my father to heed his advice. I started art school and never questioned this decision. I loved school and my professors, who fostered my passion for art. The day I chose starving over a comfortable future, was the day I realized art was my path. </div>
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After the first year of Foundational art, I specialized in photography. Not that I wanted to be a photographer, but my sensible mind said it would be a great compromise. After four years of training, I earned a Swiss Photography Diploma. Now that I had a trade, I earned the right (in my mind) to pursue fine art. I moved to Germany and apprenticed with painter Oskar Koller. Oskar taught me about composition, drawing and commitment. He encouraged me to attend the art academy in Nurnberg. I went for a year before moving to Budapest where I attended the Hungarian State University for Art. After another year of traditional painting classes, I felt confident with my formal education and returned to Canada. I set up a photography and painting studio in Vernon. </div>
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I worked as a commercial photographer and painted in my spare time. I exhibited work in various galleries, but still felt that I wasn’t truly committed to art. I couldn’t stop thinking about what Oskar Koller’s said: “Heidi, you will never be a painter if you don’t paint. You will always find a hundred excuses not to paint. You have to make a decision then commit to the path. The beginning will be tough; there will be sacrifice and sorrow. But, there is no other way. If you keep taking photographs or earning a living with different jobs, you’ll never be a painter.” </div>
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My struggle became easier when I married Ted, a guitar maker. We were two creative people who supported each other’s struggle. How could you ask for more? I was very happy. We shared a common goal – to make the necessary sacrifices, save the necessary funds to remain independent, self-employed and creative. Without this supportive partnership, I may have never been able to commit fully to painting later on. When I shut down my photography studio and started painting full time, was also when I became a mother. Staying home, living in a rustic house in the country, painting and caring for a child was ideal. Raising a daughter in a creative environment was a beautiful experience for all of us.</div>
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I love average days. I’ve experienced serious drama in the past and prefer average. I love to wake early. Enjoy coffee and discussion with my husband. Take a walk up the hills. Return to my studio, prepare a canvas and even paint something. Then have lunch. I may return to the studio or check emails, update my website, drive to town and do practical things like shopping. Later I may work on a speech for <a href="https://www.toastmasters.org/" target="_blank">Toastmasters</a>, which is my favorite hobby. In the evening, I cook a vegetarian dinner and enjoy further discussions with my husband. We may get a visit from our grown children or grandchildren. We often watch a movie. Then before bed, I may meditate. That’s what I call a good average day.</div>
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Painting makes me complete. Painting helps me to make sense of life. Creating abstract images, organizing color and shapes on a surface, striving to create something I feel is harmonious or beautiful seems like a good use of my time. When I’m not painting, I start feeling dissatisfied and unproductive. These unpleasant feelings compel me to go back to the studio, confront the empty canvas and try again. German painter, Gerhard Richter wrote: “Painting things, taking a view, is what makes us human; art is making sense and giving shape to that sense…“ I agree with Gerhard’s insights. </div>
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For me, painting makes life seem worthwhile. But it is not the only thing that gives me this feeling. Being a mother and having a husband and family to love and care for also give me great fulfillment and sense of purpose. </div>
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I love true life stories about people and their everyday struggles to overcome obstacles. Since joining Toastmasters I’ve had opportunity to hear many stories. I have grown to appreciate personal stories of everyday life. I especially like humor. </div>
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Over the years, my paintings have changed from dark to light; from sad to elated, from reactions to external environments to expressions of internal states. What hasn’t changed is relationship to painting. I have always stayed true to my vision and emotions. Always painted what my feelings. While studying art in Europe, I was most interested in people, their suffering and their psychology. I did portraits and scenes. In Germany and Hungary I saw glimpses of a darker side of life which affected my work. I heard stories people’s long and difficult history. I heard about the war, political repression and people’s hardships. My work reflected the sadness I encountered and my sadness within.<br />
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When I returned to Canada, my external world changed. I was surrounded by nature, beauty, and freedom. Darkness gradually vanished from my paintings. I stopped doing figurative work and focused on non-objective paintings filled with color, light, and joy. Since returning to Canada, I attended Vipassana meditation retreats and the more I meditated, the more my paintings changed. As I became healthier, calmer and more peaceful, so did my paintings. I am not saying this is how it should be – I value art about chaos, destruction and human suffering. I just didn’t have it in me to paint anymore. As I became increasingly connected with my inner world, my work grew less influenced by external environments. It was less reactionary and more actionary. As my inner world calmed down, so did my art.</div>
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I was inspired by many artists. Turner’s abstract sunsets. Van Gogh’s celebration of nature and his psychological expression of colour. Pollack’s liberated application of house paint on large canvases. I appreciated the chaotic abstractions of the American expressionists. I fell in love with Rothko’s warm floating color fields. But ultimately, my favorite artist is Mark Tobey. The Pacific Northwest mystic was the forerunner of Pollack. What I like most about Tobey’s work is how it emanates a sense of calmness, order, intimacy and mystery. His delicate lines appear irrational, yet somehow transcend the logical mind and bring order to chaos. Perhaps I feel closest to his paintings, because he too practiced meditation. Both his work and his writings reflect his inner journey and experience.</div>
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Today’s art climate needs to be examined, before accepting it or becoming part of it. There is a strange art bubble happening and I don’t buy into it. My advice to aspiring artists is to learn as much as you can about yourself and art and never stop learning. Go to art school to learn about history and traditional drawing and painting. Seek out teachers who you admire – dead or alive. Read books written by other artists. Ask questions about why and how they did what they did. Master various techniques until you develop your own voice. Draw nature and develop a love connection and respect for her. In the end we are all part of nature. Most importantly, look inwardly, deeply and keep focused. Find your truth – in a world of superficial distractions. Meditate and transcend your intellectual brain. The intellect brain will continue to interfere, confuse, mislead and prevent you from creating meaningful art. </div>
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Another tip…stop wanting so much. Wanting for the wrong reasons –validation, fame, fortune, will prevent the universe from giving you what you really need to be happy, conscious and liberated. Unfortunately, as much as the Internet gives us opportunity to connect with the world, advertise our product and aggrandize our image, it can hinder our progress. It helps to maintain a certain anonymity and humility. </div>
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Of course, internet will work for getting connected. I have some websites and Youtubes, but remember you are an artist and have a great vision to share. Why share prematurely? As well, it helps to restrain from comparing yourself with other artists – especially those perceived as “successful”. No one can be you – this is your advantage. Use it. Be you! Focus on improving your craft and honing your message. Visit other artists, galleries, fairs to learn about what others are doing. Then retreat into your world and do what is good. Success is relative. I believe you are successful when you find your style, your vision, and your passion. Success is when your work and your path towards liberation and awareness is one and the same. If creating art helps you on this path – you have achieved success!</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Heidi, can you please help those emerging artists further by recommending a book or two in the comment section below.)</span><br />
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Go deeper into myself, experience Truth and try to paint beautiful paintings. This is today’s goal, tomorrow’s, next year’s, five years from now and unless I change, it will be my goal for the rest of my life. Now I better get on with it!<br />
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Continuing our last session of "<a href="http://bellefusionart.blogspot.ca/2015/06/artists-as-entrepreneurs-7-common.html" target="_blank">Artists and Entrepreneurs</a>", we mentioned "Once you consider yourself as an entrepreneur, you are tapping in to the Art of Business". The #1 quality Artists and Entrepreneurs both share is "<b>Professionalism</b>". Today we'll share more about joining memberships in professional arts organizations in order to be known and seen as a "Professional Artist".<br />
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We've searched around and talked with different successful Artists, and we noticed most of them are members of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA). Digging deeper, we want to know more about this organization. Similar in the way you learn and understand more about art such as its history and trend, all color pigments, different mediums, type of paint brushes, different usage of palette knives, canvas materials, and etc so that you can make the best choice of work / decision.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The FCA was founded in 1941 by a group of Canadian artists, including the Group of Seven luminary, Lawren Harris, whose art was just exhibited at the Vancouver Art Gallery last Winter. It continues to operate as a registered not for profit society with members throughout the world and Chapters in Western Canada. The FCA is dedicated to raising artistic standards by stimulating participants to greater heights of knowledge and achievement by offering what is believed to be the first completely artists sponsored gallery in Canada. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Federation Gallery is located on beautiful Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, featuring bi-monthly juried exhibitions of works by emerging and Signature members as well as two juried international shows held annually.</span></div>
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Gigi's paints are done almost entirely with her fingers. "My fingers are my most useful tools, painting with them makes me feel close to the painting, more connected, like I have more control of the outcome. Neutral colours were never a part of my visual dictionary, until I started painting the Totem Series; the colours I choose for this series are rich and the paintings are very powerful because of it. "</div>
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I always knew I was meant to be an artist. From the time I was five years old, and when people asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up, my response always was, I want to be an artist.</div>
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Everything. I feel like I see things differently.</div>
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My biggest inspiration is having an emotional connection to something. Usually nature, or wildlife, a beautiful scene or landscape, sitting on my kayak floating in the water, walking through the woods...</div>
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I enjoy psychology, understanding the way people operate, breaking free of our social programming. I like personal growth, evolution of the mind, body and soul.</div>
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I am a bit of a loner. I've never had a mentor. I do like the masters, such as Monet (in fact I went and saw his garden in Giverny), Leonardo DaVinci...</div>
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I believe as artists, we have a responsibility to speak out about the injustices in the world. Not only through our work, but with our voices as well. I am a strong environmentalist and conservationist. I did an entire series of elephants in order to bring awareness to the poaching that is happening.</div>
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World domination. Just kidding. To continue to progress and evolve as an artist, and to be understood as an artist that speaks out. </div>
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Fascinated by Dean's handmade Jade tables and some of his prototypes, it was very worthwhile to make a trip visiting his studio. This super decent designer surely has a passion talking about his work, yet also knows how to enjoy a good life. He is a very knowledgeable person! During our conversations, I sometimes throw out some facts, he would then finish the stories about how and why they happened. </div>
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His design is absolutely one of a kind piece of functional art that upscales your home atmosphere! </div>
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I still struggle with whether I am an artist, a designer or a builder. I am all three, and sometimes just one. But it was around 2006 that I knew that I chose to do design/build.<br />
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I have always enjoyed reading for the way it forces a different point of view upon me. It gives me many voices that I can connect to and puts me in the mind of another person for a while. For inspiration I like to put on a record at night when the house is quiet, sip on a good glass of whiskey and recap on the day. I find this is a good time to inspire new angles on current projects.</div>
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I split my time between a few different projects most of the time. But I am up between 6 and 7:30 most days. If I can I spend a bit of time with my son before I head out if I am working away from home. If I am working at home I wake up a little later, spend a bit more time with my son and enjoy the morning with him while I do some reading, write emails and update my website. Dinner is family time again and I like to sit at the bar with a beer and talk with my wife while she cooks us dinner. Evenings is work again for a couple hours before switching off and reading for a bit before bed. I try to spend two or three nights a week out in the neighborhood catching up with the locals.</div>
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It gives me a freedom where it is all about my rules. This is something that designers and builders struggle with. But as an artist I can get away with this freedom.</div>
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I like adventure stories, the classic character who is smart, capable and charming. Someone who has to work for their success and yet is not completely driven by wealth.</div>
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I have learned to rely on myself more and more. It is harder but in the end I am only held accountable to myself and my family. Business seems often about taking from others rather than adding to our environment in a positive way so in many ways I am trying to find my business success by following my heart.</div>
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My favorite local artist is <a href="http://www.robinsonstudio.com/" target="_blank">David Robinson</a>. His sculptures show me the struggle of man in our complicated built environment in the simplest way possible; essentially one man vs one machine.</div>
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Do not spend lots of others money trying to figure out if you are an artist. Learn by doing and have someone pay you for this. While school is a great way to learn, it is also a great way to create debt and this makes it hard for people to follow their passions. And as a young person in today’s world, you are not entitled to anything. Jobs and homes especially are not just handed out by birthright for most of us.</div>
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The same roles as artists always have. Beauty, creativity, and a way for people to come together.</div>
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To continue with what I am doing now but gaining more ability to move around more. I love Vancouver but I want to start spending more time away every year, about 4 months. I am into my second year of my current plan of gaining this freedom, and by year 5 it should be complete.</div>
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I paint purely from my soul. I take every day interactions, conversations and contemplations and express the thought process on canvas. I get excited to paint when I can hash out my feelings about love, I get inspired to paint when I can work through my emotions about frustration and I get moved to paint when I am challenged to remember to be present despite the world provoking me to do the opposite. My art is an extension of myself and I allow every detail of it to help guide me to my next creation. </div>
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An average day in my world is never the same. As I transition out of my full time job as a nurse, I am more and more focused on filling my evenings and weekends with as many artistic opportunities I can get my hands on. From actual painting, photo shoots, <span class="il">interviews</span> for magazines, to going to art openings and working on the back end of the business (social media and returning emails), I am making a concerted effort to be as present in the art world as possible. I have a vision of creating a life that is made up of a variety of artistic components so i make it a point to keep my days full of new challenges and experiences. You never know how a simple introduction or event could change your life, so I am open to it all.</div>
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I am often amazed about how far I have come in this whole journey of my painting and I am not naive to know that it won’t dramatically change continuously. I started out with never having painted a single brush stroke to now being represented by a gallery in New York City. Over time, I have made it a point to simply just keep painting. As the actual act of painting became more of a priority in my life I have been able to be become more courageous and intentional and my work has taken on a new level of depth, both visually and conceptually. Now that I have made a commitment to art as my profession, I have developed a new respect for the whole process and I continue to strive to finds ways to be more involved, passionate, inspired and productive. The key is to continue growing and evolving and never stay stagnant. </div>
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I am not your average classically trained artist that grew up idolizing the greats like Monet or da Vinci. Instead, I am passionate about supporting and being inspired by local artists right here in Vancouver. I absolutely adore Linzy Arnott and Tanya Slingsby as they both just have a way of making me feel incredible when I look at their work. It’s their unique techniques and ability to create a visual depth that keeps me inspired to continue to create my own brand as brilliantly as they both have. </div>
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This is one of my favourite questions that I get asked. I am a firm believer and very vocal with how passionate I am about emphasizing the importance of artists helping other artists. I am devoted to sharing any piece of knowledge or expertise with anyone that is willing to ask or listen. So having said that, my biggest piece of advice would be, don’t “reinvent the wheel” and surround yourself with a community of other artists that are willing to share their story. We need to create a culture that we are in this together and not against each other. By creating an environment where we constantly share, collaborate and encourage, the chances for success are limitless. </div>
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On a more individual basis, I would advise emerging artists to understand that the difference between being an artist and being a successful, thriving artist comes down to the attention to details. Make it a point to separate yourself from the rest by going “above and beyond” and taking the time to send a personal thank you note to a proud new owner, or a bottle of wine to a repeat customer. It’s these types of gestures that people remember that make them more inclined to come back wanting more. You take care of your fans and customers and they will take care of you.</div>
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I think that art and creativity is integral to a beautiful life. whether it’s making a scrapbook or creating exclusive fine art collections, art provides a visual journey, visceral emotions and creates dialogue between people that perhaps never would have spoken to one another had it not been for the art. Being someone that has the ability to create these emotions and interactions between individuals because of my work is of the highest honour. I think that artists, specifically here in Vancouver, have a huge role to play in today’s day and age. Our art has the ability to create community, to expand thought and to most simply, create joy. Vancouver is looking for new ways to get inspired and involved and I feel that artists have the duty to help make this a reality. I look forward to expanding my creative expression and hopefully inspire someone along the way. </div>
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As the momentum and excitement for my artwork continues to increase, my five year plan keeps changing as I am now realizing that the possibilities are endless. Having said that, I do hope that in five years I will have made the transition to painting and exhibiting on a full time basis and would also be offering specific services like mentorship opportunities, public speaking engagements, painting classes and working collaboratively with a select group of interior designers to get my work hanging in as many homes as possible. Aside from the art career endeavours, my hope is that in five years I will still be surrounded by an incredibly supportive community of family and friends and waking up every morning being grateful that I get to live my passion. </div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Doris' previous solo exhibition: “Freedom of the Heart” in May 2015 was a great success. Click <a href="https://doristheartist.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">here </a>to check out more of her work and her biography. I suggest meeting her in person, you will admire her passion for art, her positive attitude towards life, her kindness to family and others; a fantastic artist with a fantastic heart!</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Let's learn more about her!</b></span></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>When did I realize that art was going to be
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<span lang="EN-US">A good question. Art has been a part of my
life forever. Growing up with my family, in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Montreal</st1:place></st1:city>, my parents had a few original
pieces of art. They never purchased prints. My environment was also enriched
with classical music with some “modern” tunes and I was part of the Beetle era.
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<span lang="EN-US">Nature was a strong force and its
appreciation was demonstrated to me early on. As a child in school, I loved how
I would loose myself in painting, creating. Art is all around me. I am giving
my self the gift to be me in retirement.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Nature inspires me, being connected to it
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<span lang="EN-US">My average day is full and busy. It changes
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<span lang="EN-US">It is me, who I am and I want to share my
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<span lang="EN-US">I enjoy well written stories, rich in
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a feeling and a sense of having learned something about themselves or a place
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<span lang="EN-US">I like to think it is maturing, showing
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<span lang="EN-US">Who is my favorite artist and how do they
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<span lang="EN-US">Difficult to answer, I love Gauguin,
Cezanne (colours/shapes), to Kandinsky and Jean Paul Riopelle, Borduas. Many
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<span lang="EN-US">Suggestion to other emerging artists – find
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<span lang="EN-US">Possibly as entertainer, a stimulator of
thought, conversation. Depends on what the viewer is looking for, how they see
the world. Each piece of art takes on a life of its own. Artist is a pioneer to
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Artists including painters, dancers, musicians, comedians who are skillful at what they are doing and performing at their best level. Entrepreneurs usually refer to professionals who own and run their businesses such as lawyers, doctors, retail owners, developers, or online businesses. Artists and Entrepreneurs are both committed to offering 100% of the time and resources, They are experts in certain area. </div>
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One of the winners from <a href="http://www.finearttips.com/2011/02/when-are-you-ready-to-call-yourself-a-professional-artist/" target="_blank">Lori McNee from Art and Fine Art Tips</a> says "... what makes me feel professional right now is a well organized studio, business cards with my artwork images on them, memberships in arts professional organizations, acceptance into juried shows, postcards mailed to a growing mailing list, subscriptions to arts magazines, a growing body of work, and people who purchase my artwork.” If you are not sure about "memberships in arts professional organizations, we suggest checking out <a href="http://artists.ca/" target="_blank">The FCA</a>, which is one of the most professional membership platforms for Artists to pursue the image of professionalism.</div>
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always knew my career path would be a creative one. While raising two boys and
running a successful afterschool care business I enjoyed using my creativity to
teach arts and crafts to the children. After selling the business I redirected
my attention to learning about mixed media and acrylic painting. This opened up
a new hunger for art and expression. My creativity, blended with this new-found
passion, enabled me to create art intuitively, expressively and impulsively.
The feelings of pure contentment, seemingly endless freedom, and deep
satisfaction left no doubt in my mind that I was on the right path for me.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
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upon the hidden beauty of ordinary, often unnoticed and disregarded subjects
including my fellow humans. I often get caught up in the unexpected wonder of a
subject’s shape or form, colour or pattern, disposition or mood. My purpose as an
artist is to grab a hold of the intense feeling this provokes in me and capture
it on canvas. By approaching the canvas with that same intensity and
spontaneity, I am able to be creative seemingly without limits. Using acrylics
and mixed media allows me to express my love of bright colours, deep texture
and detail. Ultimately I seek harmony between “strength and fragility” and
“vibrancy and serenity”. When I feel the same awareness of wonder stirring in
me as when I first came upon the hidden beauty of the subject - I know the
painting is done and art is created. </span><span lang="EN"> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"> </span></span></div>
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start with answering emails and catching up with social media. Around 10 am I
head down to my studio and paint, collage, prepare canvases, sketch or draw until
3 pm. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Of
course I have a lunch break where I reflect on my work and see if I want to
make any changes. Often I work on multiple paintings at the same time. I take
photographs during the process and also of the finished work. If time permits I
might write a blog post or add my new work to my website. In the evening, I
enjoy cooking dinner and spending time with my family. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div>
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order to feel whole. The need to process and articulate my thoughts, feelings,
and experiences is satisfied through artistic expression. For me, art is a
method of communication - a way to interact with the world I live in. Painting
is a visual language - a visual song and dance. Art is essential for mankind.
It provokes diversity of thought, makes the viewer challenge their reality,
wonder what if, and evokes all sorts of
emotions while stimulating the senses. Art can heal, bring people together and
open up new possibilities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span lang="EN" style="background: white;"><b>5. </b></span></i><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"><b>What kinds of stories do you like the most?
Why?</b></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">In my
artwork I like to engage the viewer in a story about a moment in life. </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: inherit;">Although these moments might be sad,
tough, unfair or undesirable, I focus on that flicker of hope, that unseen
beauty and strength, an honest thought, a genuine mood or a daring dream that
hides inside my subjects.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: inherit;">I am intrigued when
I find awesomeness in something or someone ordinary. I feel great satisfaction
when I discover “the Beauty in the Beast”.</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #515151;"><b>6. </b></span></i><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"><b>How has your practice
changed over time?</b></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">During
my first years as an artist, I primarily created abstract paintings. My work
had an organic feel to it as opposed to a graphic feel. I used acrylic paint,
medium, impasto and textiles in my paintings to create texture.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Later
on the abstract organic shapes were replaced with shapes of branches and trees.
At that time I was participating in a weekly life drawing session and my trees
morphed into the sensual shapes of semi-abstract female nudes. My nudes became
more and more realistic as time went on. After receiving a grant, I embarked on
a project called “Faces of the North Shore”. As a series of portraits, the project represented the diverse cultures
of the North Shore. I used acrylic paint and collages of the North Shore Newspaper. Taking the idea of print collages to the next
level, I moved to create large
figurative works with themed collage from magazines - now part of my
“Figure-It” collection. These can be viewed on my website.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;">7.
Who’s your favourite Artist? How does this Artist inspire or mentor you?</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"> </span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">I have
a few favorite figurative artists I admire. </span><span lang="DE" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Karl Schmidt and
Alexej von Jawlensky – German Expressionists. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">I am fascinated by their bold brushstroke,
their daring use of colour and their somewhat simplistic shapes and forms of
the human figure, portraits and clothing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"><b>8. In today's climate, there are many emerging artists looking for the
kind of direction and passion that you, as a successful artist, clearly have,
what advice can you give to those who are also looking for direction and a path?</b></span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;">First
and foremost, a painter must paint, paint, paint! You must spend time in the
studio every day. Second, take criticism constructively rather than personally.
Go to a professional artist to have your work assessed and critiqued. Know that
you will not be able to please everyone with your art. Remember why you paint.
Third, join some sort of a painters group or an artist’s guild. Feeling
connected to other artists is a great source of strength and support especially
at the beginning of your journey. Guilds and clubs will help you to get your
art in group shows which are excellent as first exposure.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"><b>9. In
your opinion, what role does 'Artist' play nowadays? </b></span></i><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"> </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;">The
role of an artist is first and foremost to make art, but showing and sharing
are very important as well. Artists should share their inventions and
creations, their stories, views and ideas with the community. It is healthy,
visually and emotionally stimulating, and contributes to the wellbeing of a
community. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;">10.
What is your 5 year goal?</span></i><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"> </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;">In the
near future I plan to produce a new series of figurative abstract work. It is
my goal to exhibit across Canada on a regular basis and establish a significant
online representation. As it is every artist’s desire, I plan to sell more art
each year.</span><span lang="EN"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN">Thank you, Therese, for sharing your experience with us.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN">Therese is also very involved in community connections and has participated in many kids art education as well. Check out her <a href="http://therese-joseph.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">blog </a>for more info! </span></span></div>
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Today we wish to talk about why we use the headline, which is also <a href="http://www.bellefusion.ca/" target="_blank">Belle Fusion's </a>Vision (also a shared vision of <a href="http://www.healourlives.com/" target="_blank">Heal Our Lives Society</a>): <b>"Everyone enjoys a better life influenced by art".</b><br />
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Yes, it is very self explanatory, but what message do we actually want to bring out?<br />
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First of all, let's discuss what is art and why art is important to us.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>What Is Art?</b></span><br />
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It includes:<br />
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<li><b>Visual arts</b> - painting, drawing, sketching, handcrafting.</li>
<li><b>Performing arts</b> - dancing, singing, playing instruments</li>
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<i>Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced. - Leo Tolstoy</i></blockquote>
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It is to evoke a feeling you had once experienced, then, by means of movements, lines, colours, sounds, or forms expressed in words, to transmit that feeling that others may experience the same feeling--this is the activity of art.</div>
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Art is a human activity consisting of this, that one man consciously, by means of certain external signs, hands on to others, feelings he has lived through, and other people are infected by these feelings and also experience them.</div>
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And if men lacked this other capacity of being infected by art, people might be almost more savage still, and, above all, more separated from, and more hostile to, one another.</div>
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It is the unconscious interaction between artists / players and their audience. </div>
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You walk in to an open house when looking to buy a new home, you see art on the wall in the dining room and in the bedrooms. That piece of art transmits a message to your brain about this dream home. Hotels like adding a few pieces of sculptures and paintings to parallel to their 5 star enjoyable and luxury status. Starbucks adds several pieces of art to upscale their image and atmosphere. The KEG restaurants put up incredible artwork for fine dining. You bounce when hearing upbeat music. You feel emotional and touched when listening to the songs that evoke different levels of feelings.</div>
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Art is around us, everyday. Why is that? Art is not a necessity comparing to food and water and it serves no function compared to a dining table. So why is it everywhere? Why does it touch our emotion? Why has it become so essential?</div>
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<i>Art is important because it completes the incomplete of our lives. It is not necessary, but it beautifies our lives, which makes it necessary. - Sherri C. -Belle Fusion </i></blockquote>
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<i>We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth - Pablo Picasso</i></blockquote>
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<i>What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity, devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter, an art which could be for every mental worker, for the businessman as well as the man of letters, for example, a soothing, calming influence on the mind, something like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue. - Henri Matisse</i></blockquote>
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It seems avoidable, yet inevitable.</div>
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The purpose of art is to reveal and release our inward significance (intangible mind and soul), not the outward appearance of things (tangible bodies).</div>
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So when we open our hearts and let art pour its strength into our lives, we start enjoying a better life experience. It starts stimulating your endorphin. It starts challenging your thoughts. The complicated layers of art creates a harmony in symphony, Along with different ideas and sources, it forms a unison. </div>
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This is also why art is used in different forms of healing systems such as art therapy, music therapy and even comedy therapy to help people who have chronic illness or people who are suffering from anxiety or depression to relieve their pain and stress. This is the most natural way that has no side effects resulting in a very positive outcome.<br />
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Including artists themselves, that's why we want everyone of us to enjoy a better life experience influenced by art.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We recently met Liam and listened to Kathy's speech from an Art show, and we absolutely love their philosophy: "WE DON'T JUST SELL PAINT, WE SELL EMPOWERMENT!". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Really, that's what all artists and art lovers look for, right? We want to unleash our imagination, our creativity, and have fun! A can of paint will remain just as a can of paint but with your creative brush strokes YOU can transform it to a beautiful piece of art. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While Picasso transformed a bicycle seat and its handle to a bull head and made it Art, how able we start from transforming a used armoire to a beautiful "rustic Spanish style" new baby? Cannot imagine it yet? Check out their <a href="http://www.vangoghfurniturepaintology.com/projects">projects</a>, and I assure you will find your inspiration there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We at Belle Fusion suggest joining Studio Van Gogh and learning more about their "Paintology". They teach classes for non artists and all the way up to advanced classes. They also offer a wide variety of Art classes such as abstract painting using watercolours, acrylics and/or mixed media as well as furniture painting. Here are some gorgeous painting styles you will learn in the classes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We love their job titles too (see below). It shows their identity, their characters, and how truly creative they are~ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kathy van Gogh </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Queen of Paintology</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Liam van Gogh </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Duke of Shipping and Customer Satisfaction</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Victoria MacPherson </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Princess of Process</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not sure if Aggie the Dog will be there, she will be probably patrolling to ensure all the safety measurements are in place ... - </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">June 13, 2015 it is - can't wait to see you there~</span></div>
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