Warning: I haven't been blogging, so I've got a lot to say!
Image via flickr photostream
Back from our Easter/spring break. It was a lovely two weeks and now begins the countdown to the end of school :)
Since my kids are back to school today, I thought we'd have a lesson here about Fine Art. Fine art is strictly for aesthetics as opposed to applied art. Placing the word FINE just before the word art does not necessarily give the piece its seal of quality, rather it comes from a deeper understanding of the artist and the origin of their vision.
Antique Camera by Fineartamerica.com
Fine art is used to preface an artist's repertoire of masterful works and near perfect technique of their craft. Just like art, the definition itself is hard to grasp. Either way, visual art is something that has exploded in modern times. Throughout history, art and artists have so often been secluded to their own world and intricate minds. Today we find ourselves very saturated with the beauty and freedom our culture has embraced of artists everywhere. Celebrating as they are discovered and grow instead of only recognizing the greats once they are long gone.
I for one have always been a lover of the arts in all forms. Historically the five major categories of fine arts were painting, architecture, sculpture, music and poetry. The minors were drama and dance. With much gratitude to evolution, we can now add collage, installation, calligraphy, photography, printmaking, conceptual art and many more sub categories within each of these listed.
Necklace at Etsy.com
After announcing I have taken the steps to emerge as a new Etsy store owner, I got cold feet. I have always been passionate about the things I do and create. I am most at ease when I know that nobody will see it except for me. Over the break, I decided that perfecting my craft and pushing the limits of what I can do it something I need to do.
As you know, I am mad about details. The smallest of things is where my mind conjures up the biggest ideas. My love for fine living and beautiful surroundings is second to none. My camera and photography is where the magic happens in my everyday life. One of the things I love to do is when I get a monthly design publication, I look at all the art in each of the rooms. I challenge myself to create an original work of art that I also think would rival (not take the place of) the amazing fine art chosen by either the discerning homeowner or talented designer. The final piece is never a simile, just something that I am proud of and dream of being worthy of the public eye as well.
Being disconnected for some time over spring break (yes, I don't have an iphone or internet connection on my cell), I did stay connected to my laptop and worked very hard on works that I plan to put in my shop. If all goes well, someday I can afford my own domain. Until then, let this blog be the groundwork for what I will place on Etsy and hopefully launch a very old dream I have long dreamed.
Kicking it OLD school at Turbosquid.com
My next few posts will be creative photography works (some possibly already posted) and the ones with the most comments will be my first giveaway. I do not want to sell prints by the masses. I plan to produce high end quality finished works of art (framed and canvased) to those that will have the confidence to hang my pieces on their walls.
I figured there is no greater extreme than the hot and cold that runs through our emotions. The physical hot and cold that we experience on opposite ends of the earth. The hot and cold that is so beautifully stated when you hear FIRE AND ICE.
Here is a two part series I have created and entitled
Fire and Nice. I hope the latter is what your response will be!
The Fire picture has a circular pattern to it, much like a ball of fire. Much like our feelings we ball up and let rotate and tumble around in our minds and hearts. It's also representative of never ending passion.
The Nice picture has a squared focal point, much like an ice cube and how angular and edgy things can be when we let things get the best of us. The obvious would be sharp the feeling of actual frosty cold. Blue is also soothing and can set our minds adrift a never ending sea of creativity.
Notice that they are also off center, one to the left and the other to the right, as they are opposites that will hopefully attract :)
Once my shop is open, these will be available as a pair or can be ordered individually.
Happy Monday and much Love,
Fine Art Photographer
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