I recently found Joei Lau, calligrapher and designer, through the 1000 Art Journals Pages. Joei’s work is stunningly executed and gorgeously matched with color and meaning. A group of work varied from an exhibition in December 2006. 40 canvas were painted with watercolors, covered with ohp sheets with hand writing. Pieces found in this set are scanned from the original canvas combining another set of hand painted watercolors postcards. Digitalized by Photoshop.
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calligrapher joei lau
In Uncategorized on October 30, 2008 at 9:05 pmmy latest series: beginning stages
In Uncategorized on October 30, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Here are some beginning stages of my latest spiritual art series in holy prayer cards. I haven’t figured out exactly what I’m going to do yet. They will likely stay in small works and will likely be enhanced with mixed media, collage, ephemera, perhaps some inspirational words … they are the cornerstone of a much larger project I currently have in mind. I hope you enjoy these as I’ve enlarged the three pieces that make the strongest artistic statement.
on my desk: artists' studios blog
In Uncategorized on October 30, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Lauren introduced me to one of my newest and most favorite art sites, the on my desk: creative spaces blog. We love the idea of artists’ studios, their functionality, their design, their locations, and their themes. This blog is a space where artists, illustrators, designers, and creative folk share the stuff on their desk by submitting pictures and writing a few blurbs about it too. We’ve shown you one of Ximena Maier’s photos, an illustrator out of Madrid, Spain. You can learn more about her at
http://www.ximenamaier.com
http://ximenitadibuja.blogspot.com
http://lobstersquad.blogspot.com
On my desk is a great space to gain inspiration, organizational skills, to pick up a few tricks of the trade and to constantly remind yourself how small and simple really CAN be better. Enjoy!!
lesley venable's flatwood folkart
In Uncategorized on October 30, 2008 at 6:18 pm
I was sharing with you the fact that I’ve been turning my attention to serious art journaling which has proven to be a fantastic and wonderful voyage. It’s brought me to new challenges in my artwork and new Internet sites about artists’ studios. I’ve seen traveling journals and it’s opened my eyes to some of the established authorities on the subject – but the thing that leaves a lasting impression is the images.
Now my art journaling is taking a surprising spiritual or religious twist and I’m finding that the works I’m creating, the journal I’m keeping (I’m actually keeping two), my blogging, and my momentary artistic interests are melting to one blurred and indescribable pot. I’m not sure I can explain it, and I’m not sure I even understand what is happening artistically.
I’m drawn to works of a spiritual bent, I suddenly love works that feature some element of flying or travel, and the soft and quiet works are gathering my attention. I’ve had to do much inner searching of late, particularly in some professional settings that have been less than comfortable, and it’s the quiet place that holds my rest.
Anyway, this is a long introduction to tell you how I came upon Lesley Venable’s site Flatwood Folkart. The images above are courtesy of her vintage eye. Lesley’s a kindred spirit in that she is also a mixed media, altered art, assemblage, collage artist. Raised in Louisiana by a mom who is a more traditional professional artist and a Dad who was the resident artist in the kitchen, Lesley’s sister’s creative knack came out in garden and landscape design.
Lesley has what she calls my “necessary” job that she goes to on a daily basis and then, like many artists who have yet to become full-time professionals, she creates her art work at night. She says her muse seems to be the busiest when she has the least amount of time to devote to her suggestions. Lesley thinks when she is not creating, it frustrates the muse to no end.
Lesley’s family consists of herself, a husband, a step-son who lives in Northern Virginia, 3 dogs (two golden retrievers and a mixed breed who they rescued from an abusive past) and 1 cat who thinks he owns the house. She says she’s been blessed in so many ways by God and she is forever thankful for the people He has sent into her life to touch her heart.
artful thoughts
In Uncategorized on October 30, 2008 at 2:54 pm
A moment’s insight is sometimes worth a life’s experience. (Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr)
Wisdom is ofttimes nearer when we stoop than when we soar. (William Wordsworth)
They know enough who know how to learn. (Henry Adams)
The rays of happiness, like those of light, are colorless when unbroken. (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)
What I must do is all that concerns me, not what the people think. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
artist relocation programs
In Uncategorized on October 30, 2008 at 6:49 am
We’ve been keeping an eye on several artist relocation programs; notably Paducah’s well-established program, Peoria’s attempt to bolster and establish a more formalized program; and now Fall River’s attempts to bring commerce and the arts to an area much threatened by the current economic crisis. Michael Holtzman did a fine job reporting on Fall River’s Artists in Residence in this 10/26/08 article.
nathan durfee @ robert lange studios
In Uncategorized on October 30, 2008 at 6:40 am
We have lots to update you on as we’ve been extremely busy with events over the past week. In the meantime, Robert Lange Studios (no known relation) is showing some thoughtfully whimsical works by Nathan Durfee in Charleston, South Carolina.
Stay tuned for much more on art journaling, my new creative series involving holy prayer cards, pictures of the studio, notes on art and panel discussion events last week, and thoughts about the direction Shauna Lee Lange Arts Advisory needs to take in 2009.
