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Carolyn Bloom's avatar

I have found this articles to be inspiring and informative! https://www.carolynbloom.com/

Jane's avatar

Just as important are musicians that reach that highest level of one with the universe.

Clintavo's avatar

Absolutely. When we use the term “artist” we mean all art forms. Music is probably the closest to the divine.

Jane's avatar

Thank you, Clintavo, for your lovely insightful reply.

Robert J Simone's avatar

I sometimes think of the intersection between volition and intuition as the crucible through which something new is created. It's the point where we reach new levels in our work. It's why we do color charts, gesture and other practice drawings, practice squinting to see value relationships even when were not painting, read and view the work of master artists.

The more the basics become second nature the more intuitive moments we have while working.

https://www.robertjsimone.com/

Jill Rody's avatar

Only a true and living artist can create with a HEART from the Greatest Creator, God!

Jan Stommes's avatar

One can definitely feel the switch in the brain to using the right-hand side of the brain from the left side when creating art. This scientist turned artist feels the switch going back and forth all the time. My brain uses both sides when creating art, especially when creating trompe l'oeil paintings.

"If someone thinks it looks real, it is a still life, if they think it is real, it is a trompe l'oeil"

The art of deception is created by painting various items in such a way as to give the illusion that the three-dimensional items actually exist. If viewers feel compelled to touch the paintings to see if the items are real, then I feel like I have accomplished my goal.

https://www.janstommesart.com/collections/50752

Heather Arenas's avatar

Howdy, Clint!

I've just begun a new series that takes the next step beyond just painting the subject. Here's a sample:

https://www.heatherarenas.com/workszoom/6219058/sticks-and-stones#/

Marilyn Morris's avatar

Beautiful work….you really didn’t leave the arrows on it, did you? Gorgeous painting without.

Heather Arenas's avatar

Those are painted, not actual stickers. If you read the description of the work, you’ll see why they are there.

Tom Bailey's avatar

Another example of the wide range of artistic pathways being explored out there. Always inspiring. Thanks! TomBaileyArt.com