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Featured Artist… Frank Emrick!

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“Polka Dot Princess” by Frank Emrick

What a sweet face. Polka Dot Princess, perfect name for this painting! I love how the face is so detailed yet there is no background… For some reason I just love the shadow underneath her collar. Great painting Frank!

I enjoyed this artist’s website so much I just had to share it with you. He has such a refreshing sense of humor, it truly is a delight to read! And his paintings… VERY nice!

Here is a little blip from Frank’s website... I’m telling you, you’ve GOT to check it out!

This web site was created to encourage the sale of my art (I’m frame poor) which will inspire me to paint more pictures which will keep me out of my spouse’s comfort zone and thus contribute to my peaceful retirement. Hers too.You can contribute to this effort by forwarding my web address to everyone you know.
http://www.emrickart.com
Do it!

I love his sense of humor!

If you click on the EMRICK WHO? link on Frank’s website, this is the first line… I encourage you to read the remainder…

IT’S ALL ABOUT ME, FRANK A. EMRICK

Me being an opinionated, 82 year old representational artist.

Now… THIS man is creative! Ha ha… Catch you back here tomorrow!

Artist to watch… Greta Van Campen!

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Image: DowlingWalsh.com

Hey! It’s not too late! There’s still time to catch this show at the Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland, Maine! I first saw Greta’s name mentioned while reading Colin Page’s Journal (if you haven’t read it… it’s addictive, this is one VERY talented artist, who shares a wealth of information). Greta’s work is so different. I am impressed. This is one girl with some energy! She has a great WEBSITE and BLOG. She’s in a fabulous gallery, the DOWLING WALSH GALLERY. So if you are fortunate enough to live anywhere in the Rockland vicinity and haven’t seen Greta’s show yet… I would find a way to make it over there…

Here’s a blip about Greta from the Dowling Walsh website:

Greta Paints America

“Over the course of 2011, I plan to visit all 50 of the United States and paint a portrait of America. The act of painting helps me to look more closely and honestly at all that is around. I want to explore contemporary America, while also learning about the history of the land and people in our country. I want to meet individuals from all walks of life and listen to their stories. My goal will be to preserve and share the experience of paying close attention to all that I see and learn by capturing it in paint. A car will serve as my main mode of transportation, but I’ll also be traveling by plane, bus, rail, boat, and foot. I want to begin the project with loose guidelines: one year, 50 states, oil paint, an open and curious mind, and the desire to learn, listen, explore, and look closely. Hopefully, if I hold true to those guidelines, the project will develop organically, leading me to many great discoveries!”

Greta will have a solo exhibition at Dowling Walsh Gallery from Friday, September 30th through Sunday, October 30th, 2011.

One more image… from Dowling Walsh’s website… check them out for more!

Image: DowlingWalsh.com

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Artist to watch… Frank Bruckmann!

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Image: http://fbruckmann.com

What a unique story this artist has! Meet Frank Bruckmann. I first ran across this artist when searching for blogs about Monhegan. I found one called MONHEGAN SOJOURN, it was fabulous, not only did it showcase Frank’s art, but it included stories and pictures of Monhegan Island, a great love for many of us! I see that since the family has moved off the island they have started another blog (click HERE), more great art, stories, etc. I urge you to check it out! Also check out the artist’s website! The featured painting is entitled FROM WHITEHEAD and can be found on the artist’s website under the MONHEGAN tab!

Here’s a blip from Frank’s website:

Frank began his studies at the DuCret school of Art in New Jersey, and then took classes at the Art Students League in NYC. In Paris he studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, and spent nearly a decade in France and Spain, copying the masters in the great museums, and painting landscapes in the cities and countryside. 

Now a resident of New Haven, CT, Frank has found endless subject matter for landscapes in New England, but periodically packs his easel and travels farther and wider in his VW camper. 

How exciting is that? Check him out! Catch you back here tomorrow!

Are you an artist? Do you have a website?

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Image: FASO.COM

Are you an artist? Do you have a website? In this day and time it’s pretty much a necessity to have a website. You need a website that is up to date that provides information to potential art collectors. Problem is… we aren’t all well versed in creating a website, especially one that may also include a blog, email newsletter, “buy now” button, the ability to add images, etc. Well LOOK NO FURTHER… with Fine Art Studio Online   you can create a website so easily it will make your head spin, AND if you need help, they have wonderful “artist support agents”. Pricing is low compared to paying a webmaster. You have a few options and the pricing varies. Their most popular plan (the Gold plan) is only $28/month and allows you to add up to 750 images! Check it out HERE.       

Many wonderful artists use the http://faso.com  site to create their own sites… Brian Blood, Glenn Dean, Logan Hagege, Bridget Jennings, Brian Kliewer, and Kevin Macpherson, just to name a FEW…

 A blip from FASO.com website: Enjoy quickly designing, maintaining, and updating your site, blog, email newsletter and more. You won’t have to wait for a webmaster every time you want to make a change. (Say goodbye to your web developer’s change fees too!) If you can surf the web, you can use our software! Plus, if you run into an area where you need help, you can always turn to our professional Artist Support Agents and take advantage of our Positively Remarkable Customer Service.

 So if you need a website, but have been putting it off, check it out! They offer a 60 day free trial, can’t beat that! Check them out, you’ll be glad you did!

 Catch you back here tomorrow… if you get a chance, check out my photo blog at http://almostdailypic.wordpress.com!