Friday, June 24, 2011

Art Inspired by Birds and Raptors


I'm a member of a variety art teams on Etsy and I often post Etsy Art Treasuries and assume everyone knows what I'm discussing. A friend of mine asked me, what is a treasury? The following is a little information regarding treasuries and my motivation.

An Etsy Treasury is a "member-curated shopping gallery comprised of lists of items. Lists contain 16 items. Members can feature their favorite items, items selected on a theme or whatever they like...."

My treasuries are usually a mix of my favorite art works of fellow team members and new artists. (Click the links on the above treasury and you'll see details regarding each artwork)

I approach a treasury as a creative process. I focus on a theme, find images that are creative, and then mix different genres of art to create a cohesive theme.... Hopefully this mix gels and will highlight the artist and promote the arts.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Original Painting Alla Prima Landscape by JC Strong



We've had a little bit of "June Gloom" in California and I decided to go in another direction. This small format painting is a vivid memory of the mountains and canyons of Utah...

Friday, June 10, 2011

Candy For Your Walls=Fine Art Friday



It's Fine Art Friday and I thought I'd celebrate by posting this treasury. This work is a celebration of art in different mediums and styles.

I have eclectic tastes that run from realism, impressionism and non-representational art. The main ingredient is the inner connection. The art can be recognisable or not but if a bridge is made between you and the work its magical...