Michael, a portraitist, decided to express his love for canines on canvas. He completed a series of paintings of various canines, and submitted it to numerous galleries and art fairs. Unfortunately, he didn’t get the number of sales he anticipated. Michael created beautiful works of art; so why didn’t he reach his sales goal? Because [...]
Posts Tagged ‘contemporary art’
Friday Art Chat: Bravo TV’s “Work of Art: The Next Great Artist”
Last summer, Clarke Art Consulting reported Sarah Jessica Parker to produce “Work of Art: The Next Great Artist”, an hour-long creative competition series bringing together 14 aspiring artists to compete for a solo show at a nationally recognized museum and a generous cash prize. “Work of Art: The Next Great Artist” is here. The new [...]
A Solution For That Artist Statement Writer’s Block
Writing your artist statement can be a very challenging process. The execution of writing about your art is not as simple as putting your paintbrush to the canvas. Technical questions bombard your mind. How long should it be? Am I making sense? Am I using the correct grammar? What was I thinking when I completed [...]
Artist Interview: José Lorenzo
Edited by Rachel Hutcheson Clarke Art Consulting had the pleasure of interviewing José Lorenzo, a multitalented Cuban artist whose work reflects his complex relationship with his homeland. José Lorenzo paints vibrant landscapes that recall Cuba as well as striking portraits of the Maasai people. Lorenzo’s provocative work demands our attention like few artists today. Can you tell [...]
Today in Art: Books That Demystify 21st Century Art
Margaret Studer reports in The Wall Street Journal three books that will help you better understand modern art, contemporary art photography, and art terms. 1.) “How to Survive Modern Art” (Tate Publishing, [pound] 12.99) by Susie Hodge. This book is a guide to understanding art in the modern world. Hodge gives tips on how to [...]
