The Poetry of Abstract Art

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Huh? What is it? Why?
I can’t decipher but try
I’m stumped, but smitten.

Abstract art they say
confusion is all I see
still fascinated.

© Kym Gordon Moore

Sometimes abstract art may not always be understood and perhaps it wasn’t necessarily meant to be. Like dancing, you glide through the ebb and flow of textures, colors, randomization, or even haphazardness, feeling something that may be sublime or unmoving. Perhaps abstract art doesn’t have to make sense, it just invites a conversation that probably never would have happened before you encountered it. Maybe it is a shock to your creative system that disrupts your “normal” order of things, and introduces you to an extravaganza of cultural delight. 

Sometimes, you have to shake up your creative juices with a new flavor of artistic spices. Instead of the same ole, same ole day-to-day, bland serving of boredom, you would not believe what a pop of color and a little pattern disruption would do to your attitude, your atmosphere, and your conversation. Maybe, just maybe, abstract art is not created to be understood but felt. That’s the beauty of artistic poetry.

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The Review: Authorpreneur, Entrepreneur, Photographerpreneur, Artistpreneur ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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WORK. PASSION. DEDICATION. Entrepreneurs from every niche possible know what it feels like to get a great review of their products or services wherever their target audience may be served. Of course, many also know the whiplash they may feel if they receive a negative review. No one wants those. But if you get one or two or three or more, don’t let it break your spirit. There are some people who are just out there with arrows and daggers aimed at puncturing your confidence, just waiting to watch you squirm and worry.

Well, don’t worry about those jokers or their diabolical distractions. Stay focused on your game. When we have done our very best and addressed any problems that could escalate into something more problematic, then we move on and don’t sweat the small stuff that folks may be stirring up. We will always face pros and cons, ups and downs, yays and nays, but we still have opportunities to make some good noise over the negative. Yet the negative is not always bad. We may be alerted to a problem or issue that we can tweak, needs addressing, and improvement in order to make our product or service better and more successful. Besides, YOU are your brand.

The thing we want to happen is if and when we are knocked off of our horse, we get up, brush ourselves off and get back on our horse and keep riding. Look, none of us are fans of personal or professional attacks. But it happens. We aren’t perfect, although we try to be. Just don’t let it put you in a paralyzing chokehold. Don’t be intimidated.

Also, note that there are various platforms besides YELP where you can post your reviews or direct your patrons to post theirs. For instance, I have written reviews and posted them on Amazon for books or other products I purchased. Various retailers have an online link where you can post your reviews and ratings. Click here to learn about getting Google reviews for your business. I used this when I hired a business to do work around my house. For books, I have also posted a review on Barnes & Noble, Goodreads.com, and Google Books if those books are listed there. The reviews you write or what someone writes for you can be slightly altered to post on these various platforms, and gives you exposure to a different audience. 

No matter how big or small, long or short, the view of a review can make a big impact on how others view your product or service.

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The Unique Strokes Behind the Brush of Sandra Burns ART 🎨

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As we sit and watch a life of creativity happening all around us, we write about those connections, sing about them, photograph them, or paint them through our unique interpretations. Today, if you don’t know her already, I want to introduce you to one of my friends, who happens to be an amazing artist. Her name is Sandra Burns, with Sandra Burns ART.

Sandra’s mantra is “Exploring the Healing Power of Nature in Art.” As you click through her online art gallery of original work, you will discover some fascinating displays of nature as seen through the eyes of the artist herself. From the magic of water to a number of caring animal paintings, mythical creatures, and other works of nature, Sandra tantalizes us with exclusive news from behind the scenes of the inspiration that propelled her to new heights of her fabulous paintings.

In Sandra’s words,

My artwork explores the boundaries of peace and healing. Through my art, I provide hope and optimism, a strength on which to move forward. The most important thing to give someone is to silence their demons – to provide a place of refuge and acceptance. As a nature artist, my work provides a pathway to good well-being.

Be sure to check out her giftware shop, where she features a selection of mugs, coasters, notebooks, greeting cards, and acrylic blocks that don her spectacular paintings. There, you can also sign up to become a member of Studio Insider you can join for FREE. As a member of Studio Insider, you will receive exclusive news about her artistic journey and be one of the first to see her latest pieces of artwork. Click here to learn more about Sandra and her FANtabulous creations.

You can also follow her on Instagram and Facebook. All image credits are from Sandra Burns.

The Art of Arts

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Uncontained imagination, impressionism, and creativity through visualization, emotion and human behavior is the world of art we live in. Did you know that August is American Artist Appreciation Month?

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Who is your favorite famous American artist? Ansel Adams? Norman Rockwell? Romare Bearden? John Trumbull? Alma Thomas? Nam June Paik? Robert Rauschenberg? Frederic Remington? Lee Krasner? Andy Warhol? Jacob Lawrence? Helen Frankenthaler?

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The aesthetics of artistry and design include Postmodernism, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Pop Art, Abstract Expressionism, and Cubism through painting, pottery or performance art.

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Although we immediately think about a painter or sculptor when we mention the word artist, the scope of this genre is divided into many performance categories, such as music, dancing, acting.

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So our hats, brushes, and paints off to everyone fitting under the umbrella of artist, as we celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month.

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For the Love of Art

Throughout the month of August, we commemorate American Artist Appreciation Month.

Check out some art in the park.

Head to an art gallery, artist studio, artist colony or museum.

Be on the lookout for your local street artists.

Savor the incredible artwork on the exterior walls of buildings.

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Maybe you want to take in a little pop art from an iconic artist like Andy Warhol.

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What about a taste of American life from Norman Rockwell?

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Or dive into a cultural Artscape with collage art from Romare Bearden!

Whatever your preference…Celebrate Art!

The Poetry of Watercolors

Presenting my haiku Watercolors, to commemorate World Watercolor Month in July! Cheers to the arts!

Watercolors
Translucent pigments
from fluid strokes of a brush
paint and water dance

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Charlie O’Shields, the creator of Doodlewash®, is the founder of World Watercolor Month. His own love of the medium led to the creation of a blog and social artist movement dedicated to promoting and connecting the vast community of watercolor artists all over the world.

Celebrating Youth Art Month in March

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Youth Art Month (YAM) encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. It emphasizes the value of art education for all children, encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. Youth Art Month also provides a forum for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences that are not possible in other curriculum subjects.

The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month at the national level. Festivities take place annually, traditionally each March, to celebrate visual arts for grades K – 12. Through the Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) and in cooperation with the National Art Education Association (NAEA), Youth Art Month started in 1961. This annual observance each March emphasizes the value of art and art education. Empower our youth through the power of art!