PREPARING FOR AN ART CRITIQUE

An art critique consists of 4 elements — describing, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating or judging.
Sounds scarey, Right? It is! But, art critiques are a valuable tool for improving my art so I prepare myself in the following ways.

1. I know myself and my art

2. I can describe my art, and my process of making a painting

3. I am able to say how I use the elements of art and the principles of art to expressive my intentions

4. I know my inspirations, my perspectives in my art and why it is important to me

5. I bring my open heart, my willingness to grow, my curiosity to learn and a readiness to hear without taking it personnally

6. I chose peers and mentors to critique my art who are compassionate, present, thoughtful and knowledgable and who want me to succeed

It takes time and contemplation and discernment to come prepared. It takes courage to show up and be present. Bbecause I am passionate about what I do, I give myself wholeheartedly to the process of learning, growing and expanding my inner and outer life in art.

If you are an artist, how do you prepare for an art critique?

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THE VALUE OF AN ART CRITIQUE

Art Critiques can be scarey. I believe this quote by H.G. Mewis explains the experience of the vulnerability and discomfort that is felt by artists as they put their art out into the world.

As artists work to improve they need to understand how theirr work is perceived by the viewer. They need more varied perspectives and they want to know their art’s implication and relation to the larger world. Regular art critiques by knowledgeable and trusted peers is an important part of development for artists.

Art critiques help artists to:

1. Establish their visual voice.

2. Find their Niche.

3. Work out the kinks.

4. Develop a thick skin

Check out my two very special online classes that will provide you and your art with support and the important review and perspective that will help expand and grow you and your work.

Abstract Art Independent Study
Abstract Art Support and Critique Group

I am also available for one-on-one online art critiques -
Mentoring with Suzanne

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THE JOY OF QUINACRIDONE ACRYLIC PAINTS

There are so many positives for Quinacridone acrylic paints, that I highly recommend them as part of every painter’s toolbox. If you are like me, you will fall in love with them.

The Quinacridone family are transparent colors that range from yellow to violet, mostly in the pink and red range. They are syntetic acrylic paints that are very finely ground so they stay together when diluted and glide easily on the surface. I love the the intensity of the hues. Because quinacridone paints are transparent, they are fabulous for layering and they don’t dull down when they dry like most acrylic paints do.

These clean bright colors are special in that they have a base hue and they also have an overtone hue so that they are like fine wines with a bouquet and a pallette.

For a painter who is concerned about lasting color, they are lightfast and are resistant to fading and solvents.

Quinacridones mix well with other acrylic colors; the best example is that mixing quinacridone magenta with ultramarine blue, a luscious, velvety violet is the result……..a color that can’t be gotten by other mixtures.

Speaking of mixing, when mixed with titanium white, quinacridone paints do not lose their hue, but get creamy while maintaining a virbrancy.

I have attached a video panning an exploration of several of the quanacridone acrylics so you can see the depth of layering. ENJOY!

Testimonial:

“Great presentation Suzanne! I was familiar with Greenberg, but not Rosenberg, thank you for introducing him. These are the artists that got me fascinated with abstract expressionism, art history courses in college. However, it took many years and lots of experimenting to think of myself as an abstract painter.” ~Kathryn G.

Let me know what you think about quinacridone acrylics…….

MY WONDERFUL CAREER AS A PAINTER

My studio

If I were to list one thing that has made me successful as an artist, it would be getting into the studio!

When I am in proximity to my paints and materials something is bound to happen. If I don’t show up, nothing is going to happen.

Painting happens by my getting involved. That is how paintings are produced……by participating in the messy process of painting. Showing up, means going into the studio on those blah days as well as those days that I am eager and excited and curious. It takes self-discipline to show up. But, showing up allows me to create work on a consistent basis which in turn allows me to have paintings ready for galleries, art lovers, collectors, and getting my art shared and seen in a myriad of ways.

I have been very fortunate to be able to create this wonderful studio space attached to my modest home.

I work as a painter. It is my job, my passion and what makes my world full of joy and passion.

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Suzanne