It feels so good to finish a piece, and it's even better when you can see progress. My latest, completed today, was Red Door #3. Not to say my other doors weren't very good, I feel that there's improvement with each one I do. It's nothing I'm consciously doing, it just happens. The more you do something, the better you get at it.
This one was actually commissioned. But I'll be doing more! I'm looking forward to a Carribean trip where I'll be able to take more pictures of really cool doors, that are in the French and Dutch style.
I have a couple of pet portraits to get to still, and I'd like to do some wildlife again, and some horses too!. Maybe I should try getting more than one going again?
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!!
2010.... sounds like something way off into the future! But it's here. I've done a couple of things to make it seem different from yesterday:
- as suggested by Robert Genn, a good artist's prices should go up slowly, 10% a year, so I've gone down my list and done that to some of my pieces, not all. The higher ones I left as is. Their time will come though.
- I'm signing my work differently this year: I'll use my full name, and leave the date out, putting it on the back for reference.
I'm in the process of working on another door. They've all been real doors that I took pictures of in Paris, France. We're planning a trip to Amsterdam and Paris in the spring.... I'm excited to be able to take more pictures of doors, architecture etc. for my art.
- as suggested by Robert Genn, a good artist's prices should go up slowly, 10% a year, so I've gone down my list and done that to some of my pieces, not all. The higher ones I left as is. Their time will come though.
- I'm signing my work differently this year: I'll use my full name, and leave the date out, putting it on the back for reference.
I'm in the process of working on another door. They've all been real doors that I took pictures of in Paris, France. We're planning a trip to Amsterdam and Paris in the spring.... I'm excited to be able to take more pictures of doors, architecture etc. for my art.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Back to normal!
It was a good Christmas. I thought of all my pieces that were given as gifts this year: there were some pet portraits, a home portrait, 2 more doors, some horse paintings, and my cello player. I hope all the recipients were surprised and thrilled with their pieces! I've heard from a few, and they were really happy.
I've started up a Facebook page with ALL my work, divided into separate albums:
Landscapes, Pets/ Animals, Sold, Artist's Collection, & Other Beautiful Things.
Once things got back to normal, I got back to painting. My latest are a couple of pieces of wolves - they are so misunderstood. I love them. And I did a larger piece of my back woods, with light shining through the trees and casting a neat pattern of shadows.
I've been reading a lot of Robert Genn - got his book, a great read - getting inspiration on various aspects of the creative process. One suggestion he had was to just start painting when you have a block on what to do next, not to think about what your subject is - that it will just happen. I think I'll try it - but I need to know if it's a landscape, a pet portrait, horses etc... This could be interesting!
I've started up a Facebook page with ALL my work, divided into separate albums:
Landscapes, Pets/ Animals, Sold, Artist's Collection, & Other Beautiful Things.
Once things got back to normal, I got back to painting. My latest are a couple of pieces of wolves - they are so misunderstood. I love them. And I did a larger piece of my back woods, with light shining through the trees and casting a neat pattern of shadows.
I've been reading a lot of Robert Genn - got his book, a great read - getting inspiration on various aspects of the creative process. One suggestion he had was to just start painting when you have a block on what to do next, not to think about what your subject is - that it will just happen. I think I'll try it - but I need to know if it's a landscape, a pet portrait, horses etc... This could be interesting!
Monday, December 21, 2009
now on Facebook
I've found a venue where all my art is available to see - Facebook. I've titled the page "Fine Art by Anda", and made up several different albums, orgainizing my work into groups, so it's easier to see what interests you. (Landscapes, Pets/ Wildlife, Other Beautiful Subjects, Artist's Collection, and Sold ) The first 3 categories show all pieces that are still available, and with the mouse over the picture, you'll see the title, size and price.
There's also a discussion box where I've asked you a couple of questions that I'm curious about. Check it out and give me your opinions!
There's also a discussion box where I've asked you a couple of questions that I'm curious about. Check it out and give me your opinions!
Monday, December 14, 2009
feeling better
http://www.andakettsfineart.com/
Now that I have that out of the way, back to business!
I'm working on a second piece for a client that is coming along much better. I wasn't really happy with the first one, and I won't pass on a piece unless it's worth it. It's just the way I am - I appreciate a client who tells me honestly if there's something not quite right about a piece. It's a kind of pet portrait, without getting into details, and the confirmation needs to be just right.
Now that I have that out of the way, back to business!
I'm working on a second piece for a client that is coming along much better. I wasn't really happy with the first one, and I won't pass on a piece unless it's worth it. It's just the way I am - I appreciate a client who tells me honestly if there's something not quite right about a piece. It's a kind of pet portrait, without getting into details, and the confirmation needs to be just right.
Can't change it :(
How dumb!! I accidentally clicked on follower when I was updating my blog, so now I'm following myself. There's no way to delete it either. How pathetic!
busy, busy
A lot has happened since I last posted, so I'll try to blog more from now on. I've been busy getting paintings ready for Christmas, for myself and other people. There's been a little time to paint just for myself too, creatively speaking: to change subjects for a while, work on a little self-evaluation.
I've also been on Facebook, getting caught up with a long-lost nephew, and some old friends. It is so great to be able to do so.
Christmas will be so exciting for some people - I enjoy thinking about all my paintings that will be unwrapped. It sure is better to give than to receive.
I've also been on Facebook, getting caught up with a long-lost nephew, and some old friends. It is so great to be able to do so.
Christmas will be so exciting for some people - I enjoy thinking about all my paintings that will be unwrapped. It sure is better to give than to receive.
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