Posts Tagged abstract art
EBSQ 1:1 with Dawn Hough Sebaugh
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in Artist Interviews, EBSQ 1:1 on November 13, 2012
Who and where are you?
I was born in North Carolina and currently live in the San Diego, California area. I received a BA in Marketing from Pfeiffer College in North Carolina and a Degree in Color and Design from Parson’s School of Design in New York and also attended fine arts programs at Denver University in Colorado. I have been painting organic abstracts for over 30 years. My muse is PASSION…using Color and Texture. I paint in both acrylic and oil. I also believe in giving back so I donate paintings to numerous charities.
How did you become involved in the RAWards?
I actually got an email from the director of Raw Artists (who had seen my painting on line) asking if I would participate in their next show. I looked at the venue and thought “wow…I’ll be displaying my work on a 12 foot long chain link fence. I’ve never done that…how cool! ”. I also love the fact that Raw Artists supports the art, music, fashion, and entertainment community!
What happens if you win and how can fans vote for you?
The semi-final event is Friday November 16th at 7:00 until 12:00 am at 4th and B St San Diego. This is a LIVE VOTE event so you must attend to vote. I really hope if you are in the area you will stop by and VOTE!
http://www.rawartists.org/wwwdawnsebaughcom
There are some great prizes!
Write up in Arts N Fashion Magazine, write up in the Upchuck Magazine, Print package from Impact Visual Arts, Gift Card from Visual Shop, Placement at an Artist Show at Graffiti Beach, Photo Studio time at Industry Showroom, Placement on Gallery Wall at Industry Showroom, Placement at the San Diego Indie Fest 2013, Placement at an Atre Fresca, Winners interview from Charles Thi, and a Placement at a RAW: San Diego Show 2012 plus even more perks!
When the awards are over, what’s next for you?
That’s a hard one! If I would be lucky enough to win…”Look Out! The skies the limit!” I will of course continue to create and sell my paintings at shows, galleries and on-line. I believe I will start helping to mentor more young artists and get them involved in the San Diego art culture.
Thanks to all who have supported my art and to all of you who can attend this event and hopefully vote for me!
http://www.rawartists.org/wwwdawnsebaughcom
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EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on August 3, 2012
1. Into the Rabbit Hole – I love this new painting by EBSQ artist, Hilary J. England. She’s been exploring Fletcher’s color control theories. Read her blog post for more details.
2. Follow your Passion – Christine Krainock shares with her blog readers how she went from being a teacher to an artist.
3. Photo vs. Life – Erika Nelson shares some her process on painting. The photos in this blog post are beautiful!
4. John Marin Watercolor Show – Miriam Schulman shares her accidental find at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
5. MOTM: Priorities – Maureen Frank has her free downloadable mandala for the August available on her blog now. I can relate to this month’s theme!
Have a wonderful weekend!
EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in artistguide, Events, membernews on June 29, 2012
1. Purple Mountain Majesty – Artist Cynthia Agathocleous might just be one of my favorite abstract artists at EBSQ. Her current style, geometric, is mesmerizing!
2. Mission: Small Business & EBSQ- Help EBSQ qualify for a $250,000 grant from Chase and LivingSocial! This grant to support Small Businesses would go a long way.
3. When Drawings go Ugly – Ever have one of those days where your pencil and brain are not connecting? EBSQ artist, Michele B. Naquaiya has some great tips.
4. Shutterbug – Photographer and EBSQ member, Michael Glover was featured in the magazine Shutterbug! Congratulations!
5. How to Get your Art on Greeting Cards – I’m not talking about one of those sites where you sell your own greeting card. This article at Empty Easel is about submitting your designs to greeting card publishers. Excellent resource!
Have a wonderful weekend!
EBSQ Facebook Artist of the Week: Craig Gourley
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in Artist Interviews, EBSQ 1:1 on June 26, 2012
Who and where are you?
Hello my name is Craig Gourley and I live in Darlington Co Durham a small town in the north east of England. I’ve been painting and drawing since I was knee high to a grasshopper. I studied art and graphic design at New College Durham and Darlington Tec College.
How were you introduced to Facebook?
I was introduced to Facebook by an old school friend looking to catch up but I soon realized its potential as a promotional tool for my artwork.
Any tips for other artists starting a Facebook Page?
Try to update your page as often as possible, this will help you get more fans coming back to your page.
Promotion is important as well, I find Twitter is a good tool for this, following the right sort of people and tweeting your fan page every now and then will send people who are interested in your art to your page and hitting the LIKE button.
What’s your favorite Facebook Page feature?
I have a few, the link feature is a great tool, being able to pop a link in your status bar and have a thumbnail picture come up is really helpful. The SHARE tool is also fantastic plus the ability to link your Twitter and YouTube accounts together is really time-saving.
What’s coming next from your studio?
More ArtRage digital paintings and maybe some water colour artwork 
I’m still working hard on my commissions for hand painted pop-art canvases plus an E bay shop may be on the horizon.
EBSQ Facebook Artist of the Week: Claudia Goodell
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in Artist Interviews, EBSQ 1:1 on May 15, 2012
Who and where are you?
Claudia Goodell Albuquerque, New Mexico. Seven years ago I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), or Myalgic Encephalomyopathy (ME) as it’s called elsewhere. May 12th is the international awareness day for ME/CFS, and there is a blue ribbon campaign the entire month of May to increase awareness for this disabling illness that effects 1-4 million Americans. There is still no known cause, no approved treatment and no cure. To increase awareness and to raise research funds I will be donating a portion of proceeds from sales of my art during the month of May, to The CFIDS Association of America.
How were you introduced to Facebook?
I do my best to stay current with digital means for promoting art, fundraising, and other personal interests, and Facebook has provided an excellent platform for disseminating information to the masses.
Any tips for other artists starting a Facebook Page?
Review as many other Facebook pages representing businesses similar to yours to gather information and ideas on what you think works. Make sure you think carefully about the name of your page because once you reach 500 subscribers Facebook will not allow a name change. Also, be sure the name clearly states what the page is, and possibly your name or the name of your business because the name you select becomes the URL. If you want people to find your FB page when they do a web search by your name, then include that in the name of your FB page.
What’s your favorite Facebook Page feature?
I think having the ability to share useful information and images is the best feature on FB. This is how things go viral.
What’s coming next from your studio?
Currently I am taking private lessons from Ricardo Chavez-Mendez, a local seasoned artist, and we are working to develop my own style based on Curvismo, a style Ricardo has developed and mastered. This new style is somewhat of a departure from my previous work as it incorporates realism, surrealism, abstractionism, and Curvismo or curvism. Eventually I will exhibit these pieces.
We are also working to finish some oil paintings created by my late son-in-law, who inspired me to start painting. These pieces were left in various states of completion at the time of his death. The goal of this project is to exhibit these works in a future show, demonstrating how they were created through a combined effort, allowing me to tell his story and mine through the art.
http://www.facebook.com/goodellcl
EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on January 20, 2012
1. Circle Play – I’ve been watching artist, Cyndi Agathocleous’ art evolve over the last two years. Her latest geometric abstracts are some of my favorites.
2. With a thankful heart – Congratulations to Teresa Cowley!! Her portrait, Angela, was accepted into the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists, “Faces of Winter 2012″ Exhibition!
3. The Artist’s Magazine Honorable Mention – More congratulations are in order for scratchboard artist, Sandra Willard!!
4. A boatload of greeting cards – Carmen Medlin has been busy on Zazzle!
5. Facebook Fan Page for your Business – Stacey Zimmerman has some great tips for optimizing your page for your art business.
Have a great weekend!
EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on June 24, 2011
The EBSQ Friday Five offers a brief look at noteworthy news from around the EBSQ Artist Blogosphere.
1. Shreds – Check out the latest, and still available to purchase, from Christine E. Striemer (CES). Her work is amazing!
2. Day 173: Racing the Clock – Took Gallagher is one of many artists participating in the 365 Project. I especially love Day 173 because of the handsome kitty who looks a lot like mine, but check out those block prints!
3. Nibblefest! – Kimberly Vanlandingham shares with us her latest entry to Nibblefest. What’s Nibblefest? Kimberly shares that info too!
4. Geisha – Sherry Key revisits her polymer clay sculpture from the EBSQ Saints Show and the results are stunning!
5. Are you an EBSQ artist who blogs? Do you write noteworthy articles? I want you in my feed reader! Contact me at EBSQ.
EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on February 11, 2011
The EBSQ Friday Five offers a brief look at noteworthy news from around the EBSQ Artist Blogosphere.
Rays of Light by Filomena de Andrade Booth
1. Rays of Light by Filomena de Andrade Booth – Filomena’s painting seemed like the perfect choice for today’s Friday Five. We could all use a little sunlight right about now.
2. Wonder Woman on Alternative Sales for Artists – Another must read post from EBSQ artist, Claudia Roulier. This time around she discusses the growing trend of artist selling their works on t-shirts, magnets, cards, etc.
3. Google Art is Here – We all saw the announcement last week about Google’s new Art Project. Wait. You didn’t? Check out Pati Springmeyer’s artist friendly post on the new feature that will bring the world’s art galleries to your computer screen.
4. Diplomat Magazine – EBSQ’s Mark Satchwill is featured in the latest issue of the Diplomat Magazine. Congratulations Mark!
5. Painting Historic Grapevine, Texas – Plein Aire Artist, Tina Bolhman shares her latest day out painting in rural Texas.
Have a great weekend!
EBSQ Blogger of the Week: Mary Ann Wakeley
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in Artist Interviews, Blogger of the Week on September 7, 2010
This week’s EBSQ Blogger of the Week is an exceptional abstract artist. Her paintings, full of atmosphere and energy, and like glimpses into a dream world.
Who and where are you?
I am a painter who lives and works out of my home in Wynnewood, PA, a stone’s throw from Philadelphia’s city line.
How did you get started art blogging?
About three years ago I remember thinking it would be fun to have a blog but I did not feel like I had anything to say. I am not one to share really personal things publicly, and being a painter, I prefer to let my paintings speak for me.
But in October of 2009, something in me felt the time was right to start sharing….mainly tidbits of creative insight. I believe my first post was food-related. When my work feels stale or I begin to sense boredom, I stop. Often cooking helps shake things lose in me so I can start fresh. And on it went from there.
Any tips for other EBSQ art bloggers?
I would say, if you are an artist and you want to start a blog, do it. Let what you write be as natural as what you paint. Those who are more comfortable with the silent language of paint may find words a bit uncomfortable at first. But with practice and time, the words do find their way out. The most surprising thing for me was to discover that other people actually read and found meaning in what I wrote. Do not underestimate the power of your words and thoughts.
What’s your musical inspiration of choice when you’re working in your studio?
For the longest time and since I first began painting almost ten years ago, I have painted to music. I listen to a wide range of music and artists. Tori Amos, Keren Ann, Chaka Khan, Kate Bush, Joni Mitchell, Mary J. Blige, Poe, Madonna…Seal, Elton John, Perfect Circle, Pearl Jam, Beck, Rufus Wainright, Alice in Chains, Neil Young…..Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Beethoven….Gerald Clayton, Moby….so you see, it really depends on my mood. Lately, I have been starting my work period by listening to a mix of artists and then turning it off and finishing in silence. I like the way music cleanses and uplifts the atmosphere and the pureness of silence that follows.
What’s coming next from your easel?
At the end of the work day yesterday, I tacked up on the wall a columnar shaped canvas remnant measuring approximately 21×68 inches. I will get started on it today. I have no idea what I will do with it.
http://maryannwakeley.blogspot.com/
Thank you Mary for being an EBSQ Blogger of the Week!
If you are an EBSQ Artist and would like to be considered for Blogger of the Week just add us to your blogroll. I’m searching EBSQ profiles weekly for links to artist’s blogs. If you aren’t an EBSQ Artist, what are you waiting for?
EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on July 9, 2010
The EBSQ Friday Five offers a brief look at noteworthy news from around the EBSQ Artist Blogosphere.
1. Subterranean -Sara John Afana explains her amazing new painting and all the materials that went into its making.
Subterranean by Sara John Afana
2. Squeeze that Tube – Don’t waste that paint! Harlan shows you how to get that little last bit out of the tube.
3. Art and Fear – Artists experience creative “blocks” just like writers. Linda O’Neill offers up a great book on the subject of releasing your creativity.
4. It is Time to RIP OFF – Torrie Smiley discusses her options and partners for the annual Ripped Off Show.
5. Tulips, the Beginning – Artist Ann Buckner is sharing how it’s done with these wonderful videos showing the first stages of her watercolor painting.
Have a great weekend and keep blogging!
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