Working in Monochrome.
Originally posted on Maria Jones-Phillips Art:
As an artist I usually prefer to work in colour. However, as with photography, when devising a composition, one of the important questions to ask yourself is: How do I best represent my subject? Sometimes, monochrome is a better fit. Let me explain why. Family – Graphite on bristol…
Sunset Watercolours
Originally posted on Diary of a Person Being Human:
I have a number of painting projects on the go to take me through most of this year, I should imagine. In between commissions and larger personal projects, I like to do these often quick, whimsical pieces. Here’s a couple of recent watercolours done in one…
Everybody Loves a Seagull…
Originally posted on Diary of a Person Being Human:
I did always say that when I retired I would focus more on being an artist. Keeping true to my word, that’s what I now spend most of my time doing, when I’m not travelling and taking pictures. The kind of art, or rather how I’ve…
Elis Regina & Antônio Carlos Jobim – Águas de Março (1974)
When I started this website, it was with the idea of bringing art, daily, into the lives of those who don’t have time to find it. Now that I’ve retired from corporate life, I have more than enough time to find art, but still not as much time as I need for life. Priorities being…
It Wasn’t Supposed to do That.
Originally posted on BESS' ART JOURNAL: Through the eyes of an artist:
I shall be honest and admit that I am a bit of a stickler for using the best quality products when it comes to making jewellery. You kind of have to be if you’re marketing couture, bespoke jewellery. You certainly don’t want your…
Photo of the Day: Dorothea Lange, 1939 (Color vs. Black and White)
There has long been a debate on whether black and white or color photography is better. Many love black and white for its ability to separate viewers from the subject and its ability to reduce the photo to its compositional elements. Y’all are wrong. 😉 Here’s a famous photo by Dorothea Lange, taken in July…
Photo of the Day: Albert Eisenstaedt, 1945
If you are a student of photography, of news photography, or history, you already know today’s photo very well. It was taken by Albert Eisenstaedt on VJ Day, August 14, 1945, in Times Square in New York City. From the early afternoon, rumors began floating that the Japanese had surrendered, ending World War two after…
Sweaty Man on Metro in Color
Days of Art – Goodnight, Sweet Prince
This year alone, we’ve lost many cherished celebrities, including the likes of David Bowie, Alan Rickman, and now, Prince Rogers Nelson. The question posed, is why? To many of us, it seems they just keep coming. Others would argue that it’s an illusion, but a few statistics that bear this out. The UK’s Daily Telegraph…
The Artists' Sanctum 