Wednesday, July 9, 2008
July Tax Savings and 25% off your framing!
Stop by the Village Frame Shoppe this Saturday July 12 and save 25% on your custom framing... PLUS you pay no sales tax during Vermont's sales tax holiday! This is a great time for you to buy your framing or art. Decorate your walls with something you love from the Artist In Residence Gallery and Village Frame Shoppe! No coupon required.
Artist to Artist by Harald Aksdal
Mind Set and Down Right Depression
Art is huge! And there is room for any and all art. I read last week that a stone, dating to 70,000 years ago, was found-and a pattern of lines was drawn on it! Art is such a deep part of us, of being human. A wonderful thing about a person's art work is that it cannot be wrong. Yes, there are techniques, correct showing of light, perspective, etc., but when a person produces a piece of art, it is correct in every way for what it is. If a critic says, "It doesn't look like that," your answer must always be, "I meant it to look like that." You know what needs to be done and you build and work to improve for the next one. Use trusted critics, mentors, books, and your own gut feelings, but know your art is right for what it is.
So what's your mind set? Do you judge your art by the sales you make? Look again at the beauty your hand produces. Remember that you may need to set it aside a bit to get the full impression-I usually let a finished piece hang in my studio for three or more days so I can extract myself from it and become a viewer.
It took two months to finish. I accomplished everything I wanted to with that piece and as I looked it over I couldn't believe my hand did that. Then I fell into a depression. I called an experienced artist and asked what was happening. "You've been emotionally connected to that thing and the longer, the deeper. Go take a walk." "What?" I asked. "Go take a walk, snap out of it, and get back to work. It's all normal." So if depression sets in after working on a piece (or many pieces), or after a show or critique, go take a walk! This art thing we are involved in is deep. Deep in our human history and deep in our individual psyche. Enjoy what you can do; enjoy art!
Next time, thoughts on sketching...
Harald Aksdal
www.aksdalart.com
Born in Haugesund, Norway and educated in the United States as an architect, Harald retired from architecture in 2005 to pursue a career as an artist. Harald's original paintings and prints can be found in galleries throughout Vermont.
Read Harald's column from last month!
Art is huge! And there is room for any and all art. I read last week that a stone, dating to 70,000 years ago, was found-and a pattern of lines was drawn on it! Art is such a deep part of us, of being human. A wonderful thing about a person's art work is that it cannot be wrong. Yes, there are techniques, correct showing of light, perspective, etc., but when a person produces a piece of art, it is correct in every way for what it is. If a critic says, "It doesn't look like that," your answer must always be, "I meant it to look like that." You know what needs to be done and you build and work to improve for the next one. Use trusted critics, mentors, books, and your own gut feelings, but know your art is right for what it is.
So what's your mind set? Do you judge your art by the sales you make? Look again at the beauty your hand produces. Remember that you may need to set it aside a bit to get the full impression-I usually let a finished piece hang in my studio for three or more days so I can extract myself from it and become a viewer.
It took two months to finish. I accomplished everything I wanted to with that piece and as I looked it over I couldn't believe my hand did that. Then I fell into a depression. I called an experienced artist and asked what was happening. "You've been emotionally connected to that thing and the longer, the deeper. Go take a walk." "What?" I asked. "Go take a walk, snap out of it, and get back to work. It's all normal." So if depression sets in after working on a piece (or many pieces), or after a show or critique, go take a walk! This art thing we are involved in is deep. Deep in our human history and deep in our individual psyche. Enjoy what you can do; enjoy art!
Next time, thoughts on sketching...
Harald Aksdal
www.aksdalart.com
Born in Haugesund, Norway and educated in the United States as an architect, Harald retired from architecture in 2005 to pursue a career as an artist. Harald's original paintings and prints can be found in galleries throughout Vermont.
Read Harald's column from last month!
Art Events - July 2008
Emile A. Gruppe Gallery Presents New England Views - Oil paintings by Kathleen A. ManleyArtist ReceptionSunday, July 6 1-3 p.m.Show through August 17
emilegruppegallery.com
Corliss Blakely Art Show
July 19-27 (closed Tuesday July 22)
At the Apple Hill Inn, Taftsville, VT between Woodstock and Quechee!
Visit Corliss Blakely's site for details.
ArtistInVermont.com
Vermont Children's Aid Society Antiques and Uniques Show Craftsbury, VT
Saturday July 12th 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine. Over 100 booths..antiques, pottery, paintings, jewelry, handbags, quilts, photography, and much more. Free Admission...donations encouraged to support services for children and families.
2008 FAIRFAX "ART IN BLOOM" FESTIVAL
July 26 10 a.m.- 4 p.m at Swanson's Farm and Nursery on Route 104 in Fairfax, VT. Exhibiting Fine Art, Fine Crafts and more! Great family event benefitting the Fairfax Fire Department.
Contact Shelly Pottala for details.802-849-2570
10 DAYS OF ARTS AND FINE CRAFTS
July 18 thru 27
The Wooden Horse Arts Guild
American Legion Hall
Dominion Ave., North Troy VT
woodenhorsearts.com
Do you have an event that you would like included in next month's email? Send us the information and we would be glad to put it into our next issue. Deadline for August submissions is July 31st.
emilegruppegallery.com
Corliss Blakely Art Show
July 19-27 (closed Tuesday July 22)
At the Apple Hill Inn, Taftsville, VT between Woodstock and Quechee!
Visit Corliss Blakely's site for details.
ArtistInVermont.com
Vermont Children's Aid Society Antiques and Uniques Show Craftsbury, VT
Saturday July 12th 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine. Over 100 booths..antiques, pottery, paintings, jewelry, handbags, quilts, photography, and much more. Free Admission...donations encouraged to support services for children and families.
2008 FAIRFAX "ART IN BLOOM" FESTIVAL
July 26 10 a.m.- 4 p.m at Swanson's Farm and Nursery on Route 104 in Fairfax, VT. Exhibiting Fine Art, Fine Crafts and more! Great family event benefitting the Fairfax Fire Department.
Contact Shelly Pottala for details.802-849-2570
10 DAYS OF ARTS AND FINE CRAFTS
July 18 thru 27
The Wooden Horse Arts Guild
American Legion Hall
Dominion Ave., North Troy VT
woodenhorsearts.com
Do you have an event that you would like included in next month's email? Send us the information and we would be glad to put it into our next issue. Deadline for August submissions is July 31st.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Independence Day Weekend Hours
Please Note: The Village Frame Shoppe will be closed Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5. We will re-open on Wednesday July 9, 2008. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Vermont Tax Holiday Savings
July 12 and 13, 2008 have been declared a sales tax holiday in the state of Vermont. Take advantage of the 6% saving and come to the Village Frame Shoppe where you will save an additional 25% on your custom framing project! One day only Saturday July 12! We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you!
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