This is a collection of critiques given by Charles Hawthorne to his students in Provincetown. The criticques were gathered by Mrs. Charles Hawthorne. Small, simple concise. One spot of color against another spot of color. One shape against another. Don't worry about the drawing. One correct size, shape and color against another and another creates a painting.
Whether you want to learn to paint or just understand how painters "see"; this is a must. a constant painter's companion and recommendation to all of my painting students.
Once again you can click through here to Amazon to purchase, and I will get a few pennies for your efforts. or, Order from your local booksellar. My local bookstore is The Bookstore on Main Street in Gloucester. There is a clickable link in my sidebar. Tell them Debbie sent you.
Debbie Clarke Art. "It's AHHT! or not."
Showing posts with label studio library. Show all posts
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Another Book in my Studio
"Exhibiting Work
Question: How can I get my work out? Answer: Find new sources for exhibiting. Don’t rely on the old power structure. Find new sources in the community. All artists cannot exhibit in New York City. Where you are is good. Build up your own area, particularity if there is a weak cultural community. They need you for their vision. All Italian artists did not go to Rome. There were Venetians, Florentines, Umbrians, Sienese. Regionalism is important."
The above quote found within this little gem of a book saved my life as an artist. I had just returned to my hometown after living in New York for a few years. Home where there was beauty, artists and an art market for 'genre' paintings. I felt as if I had left the 'art market' behind me and was starting all over again from the beginning. This book came to me and this quote gave me courage to remain here. I didn't give up on art, I just gave up the idea that the only place to make great art was in the city. I don't know where the epicenter of the art world is now. I rarely read art magazines. I don't know who the 'it girl' or the 'it boy' is. What I do know is that my art keeps me busy, I have helped a few artists along the way, and have grown roots right here in my hometown.
You can get this book for a penny! a penny! it is worth a million more.
best,
deb.
Question: How can I get my work out? Answer: Find new sources for exhibiting. Don’t rely on the old power structure. Find new sources in the community. All artists cannot exhibit in New York City. Where you are is good. Build up your own area, particularity if there is a weak cultural community. They need you for their vision. All Italian artists did not go to Rome. There were Venetians, Florentines, Umbrians, Sienese. Regionalism is important."
The above quote found within this little gem of a book saved my life as an artist. I had just returned to my hometown after living in New York for a few years. Home where there was beauty, artists and an art market for 'genre' paintings. I felt as if I had left the 'art market' behind me and was starting all over again from the beginning. This book came to me and this quote gave me courage to remain here. I didn't give up on art, I just gave up the idea that the only place to make great art was in the city. I don't know where the epicenter of the art world is now. I rarely read art magazines. I don't know who the 'it girl' or the 'it boy' is. What I do know is that my art keeps me busy, I have helped a few artists along the way, and have grown roots right here in my hometown.
You can get this book for a penny! a penny! it is worth a million more.
best,
deb.
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