JMG Artblog

Magnificent!

A friend sent me this photo of a recent work. I like it alot. No. I love it! Something in the composition makes me want to keep looking and thinking. Painting gives us the chance to see the world in a different light. The reason I have to come to love art so much is that it gives you a view into another's world. Enjoy.

Awesome Art Blog: ArtsJournal

I came across ArtsJournal as I was checking out another site. ArtsJournal is one of the best sites I have read yet focusing on arts and cultural journalism. ArtsJournal pulls from over 200 English-language newspapers, magazines and publications featuring writing about arts and culture. I would encourage you to give this site a try.

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is starting art instruction classes for the Winter Semester. The school's web site has more information on classes starting the week of January 18, 2005.

Cool Sites to Check Out

A good friend sent me a few sites over the weekend that should be checked out.

Oriental Arts Supply is one of the best sites for Chinese Watercolor and Japanes Sumi-e supplies that I have seen. The website is crisp, clean and has excellent design. The products match the design. Especially interesting are the videos and lesson books that are available. I will definitely place an order today. A couple of other sites to check out dealing with the same topic are Silver Dragon Studio and Green Jade Oriental Art Supply.

Another article that was sent to me to check out is an in  UKTV's Style Section. This one made my wandering spirit ready to go. I can't think of too many things I would like to do more than go on a painting holiday. Dream On! The one website of interest referenced in the article is Painting Activities.

Observations: The painting above is my first attempt at painting Koi's after a long hiatus painting. I plan on practicing this over and over. After I get the right balance, feel and composition I will try to paint a permanent piece. I will post the end result when I get there : )

JMG Artblog: An Artist's Palette

JMG Artblog's goal is to create a virtual studio where an artist can find a variety of information from the basics to the advanced for watercolor, acrylics or oil painting. The blog will include areas such as instruction, equipment, books, and classes as well as related disciplines like photography or drawing.

JMG Artblog is a chronicle and a compilation of my work and views as a developing artist. Your comments and/or suggestions are appreciated. - Jeff Green

HAIKU
Colors to delight
Soothe the focused watching eyes
While the light remains.

              -  JMG 2004