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Whether you are just starting in your creative journey or a seasoned professional, you'll find inspiration at Artie's Eight.\r\n\r\nWith each interview, we will be asking 8 thought-provoking questions, ranging from their personal motivations to their go-to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/framing-supplies.html\">framing supplies\u003C/a> like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/framing-supplies/mat-board.html\">matboard\u003C/a> and favorite \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/picture-frames.html\">frames\u003C/a>. The best part is, the answers will come straight from the artists who have real life experience in the topics.",{"posts":143,"total":267},[144,158,170,182,194,207,219,232,244,255],{"id":145,"title":146,"uri":147,"content":148,"excerpt":149,"date":150,"modified":151,"categories":152,"image":155},"cG9zdDo1NjI1","In Her Father’s Footsteps: Meet Fine Artist Maureen Scullin","/arties-eight/maureen-scullin-spotlight","\n\u003Cp>In the “Mad Men”-esque advertising world of the 1960s, Maureen Scullin’s father was well-known for his car illustrations. He was also a force behind Maureen’s art career, teaching her everything he knew about perspective, color, design, light — and perseverance. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Dad, Dancing, and “True Colors” \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The most interesting paths take a few detours, and Maureen has lived that out. She apprenticed for her father’s ad agency, joined a national dance tour, and — having been among the first to learn art software programs in New York City — illustrated and retouched album covers for the likes of Michael Jackson (“Bad”) and Cindy Lauper (“True Colors”). These days, from her studio near Raleigh, North Carolina, she specializes in portrait and fine art, with commissions from clients around the country. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Light and Soul \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In both her portrait and fine art work, Maureen masterfully applies what she learned from her father. We can especially appreciate the way she blends realism with whimsy in her “Brooke in Pieces” oil painting featured above. Maureen is a fan of our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/canvas-floater-frame-f131.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.framedestination.com/canvas-floater-frame-f131.html\">Canvas Floater Frame F131 Black\u003C/a>, which she used to frame “Corner Kitchen,” also an oil painting, featured below. “I use [the floater frames] for my personal framing and for my client commissions,” Maureen tells us. “They are always beautiful, carefully wrapped, and make my art look professional and finished.” \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Corner_Kitchen_Framed/Corner_Kitchen_Framed.jpeg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_790,h_1024,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443466/blog/Corner_Kitchen_Framed/Corner_Kitchen_Framed.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-5625 wp-image-5627\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443466\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003Cfigcaption>\"Corner Kitchen\"\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>See More of Maureen’s Work \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You can admire Maureen’s portrait and fine art portfolio at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mscullinfineart.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.mscullinfineart.com\">MScullinFineArt.com\u003C/a> or on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/maureenscullinfineart/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.instagram.com/maureenscullinfineart/\">Instagram\u003C/a>, where you might even spy a photo of her green check conure, “Kiwi,” perched on her shoulder. She shares her story in this \u003Ca href=\"https://thelaurelofasheville.com/podcasts/conversations-maureen-scullin/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://thelaurelofasheville.com/podcasts/conversations-maureen-scullin/\">audio interview\u003C/a>. And in my Q&A below, discover the artists who have influenced Maureen and whose voice she most often hears in her head. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Maureen Scullin... \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>1. What is your background; how did you get started? \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The beginning of my art journey begins with my father, a well-known Detroit commercial artist. I inherited my artistic talent and dabbled with different types of art here and there through my childhood. In my early 20s, I was privileged enough to apprentice at a Detroit commercial art studio. Think “Mad Men” martinis and lots of “cool people.” In addition to cleaning artists’ water bowls, I made “dummy car ad books” for Detroit’s advertising car agencies, (getting gobs of rubber cement in my long blonde hair!). Best of all, I watched and learned from all the magnificent talent that surrounded me. Artists included: Max Altekruse, Chuck Passarelli, Gary Colby, Rudy Laslo, Don Weiland, Robert Kuester, and of course, my dad. When I finally determined art was the direction for my life, Dad was right there passing on all he knew about color, design, mediums, and the importance of light. He continually reminded me that “you will never flourish as artist if you stop learning and growing.” I happily pass on his legacy, trying to live up to my heritage and to continually grow as an artist. Today, I specialize in realistic fine art and portraits, with portrait commissions from clients around the United States. I am a member of the Portrait Society of America, National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society, Cecilia Beaux Forum, and the Asheville Arts Council. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2\u003Cem>. What role do you think the artist plays in society?\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I think art plays a pivotal role in society. A piece of art can bring out emotions and prompt discovery of one's own meaning. Art can be a means of meditation and separating yourself from all that is going on around you. This allows a person to delve into the painting in a thought-provoking manner. When volunteering and teaching art to cancer patients and survivors, I see them leave their current state, even for just a moment, and find themselves concentrating on painting. Even for a moment, art can make us forget the bad in the world or remember a special moment. Art is a powerful tool. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>My most formative experience and best advice has come from other artists in my life. They willingly pass on their knowledge and encourage you to keep growing as an artist. One of the best pieces of advice has been to never think that you know all about your art or you will never grow as an artist \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>4. What ways does your work reflect your personality? \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>My artwork reflects my personality in ways that surprise me. I'm realistic, but an adventurist. I'm playful, but very serious about my craft. My personality shows through my art in that it is always changing, and hopefully I am growing as a person and as an artist. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them? \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Creative blocks come for me when I'm frustrated with how my painting looks and when it is not going the way I've planned. I overcame some of this through the John Singer Sargent method of walking away for a minute or an hour and then approaching my work again. Most of the time, what's been bothering me jumps off the canvas. It was there all along — I just didn't see it. I was too much into the details. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.) \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>My most indispensable tool is my father’s voice in my head because he was an artist and he spent so much time teaching me about art.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea? \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>My latest projects are a series of portraits and a painting of a little girl frolicking at the beach or in a forest...not sure yet! \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>8. What is your favorite paint color name? \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>My favorite paint color is cerulean blue. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_MaureenScullin2/FD-Arties8-Hero_MaureenScullin2.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_534,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443462/blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_MaureenScullin2/FD-Arties8-Hero_MaureenScullin2.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-5625 wp-image-5629\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443462\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated February 25, 2022\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>In the “Mad Men”-esque advertising world of the 1960s, Maureen Scullin’s father was well-known for his car illustrations. He was also a force behind Maureen’s art career, teaching her everything he knew about perspective, color, design, light — and perseverance.  Dad, Dancing, and “True Colors”  The most interesting paths take a few detours, and Maureen […]\u003C/p>\n","2022-02-24T14:52:16","2022-02-25T16:42:00",[153],{"name":140,"slug":154},"arties-eight",{"url":156,"label":157},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FD-Arties8-Hero_MaureenScullin.jpg","",{"id":159,"title":160,"uri":161,"content":162,"excerpt":163,"date":164,"modified":165,"categories":166,"image":168},"cG9zdDo1Mzc4","Creative Freedom in L.A.: Meet Fine Art Photographer Korbin Bielski","/arties-eight/korbin-bielski-spotlight","\n\u003Ch2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>A native Midwesterner, Korbin Bielski moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film production. Although Hollywood lost its appeal, Korbin was able to turn his photography hobby into a career — and Southern California into a beautiful backdrop for his work.\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cinematic Expression\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Korbin has photographed fashion, architecture, and dramatic SoCal landscapes, which makes for a wide spectrum of moods across his portfolio. And although he said goodbye to Hollywood, his work is trending toward the cinematic. The photo above, \"American Primitive: Fox #1,\" is part of a series that serves as a commentary on social media: We expose ourselves while hiding behind socially constructed masks. Korbin shot the photos in LA’s old abandoned zoo, and crafted the polygonal fox mask himself.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FramedPhoto/FramedPhoto.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_786,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443479/blog/FramedPhoto/FramedPhoto.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-5378 wp-image-5381\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443479\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Strong Framework\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Standing Strong” is from Korbin’s “Joshua Tree” series of landscapes photographed in California’s Joshua Tree National Park. The piece is framed in a black \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/wood-frame-profile-526.html\">Wood Frame Profile 526\u003C/a> from Frame Destination. Korbin told us the story of a time when a frame arrived with scratched glass. “I contacted Frame Destination and they sent out a replacement glass immediately,” he recalls. “I received it very quickly. It was a really great experience.” We’re not perfect, Korbin, but we sure will work to make it right.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See More of Korbin’s Work\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Keep up with Korbin’s latest projects on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/korbinbielski/?hl=en\">Instagram\u003C/a> and his \u003Ca href=\"https://www.korbinbielski.com\">online portfolio\u003C/a>. He has websites dedicated to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.korbinbielskihomes.com\">residential photography\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"http://korbinbielskiphotography.com\">fashion photography\u003C/a>. In my Q&A with Korbin below, you’ll learn about his Instamatic origins and his favorite book for clearing creative blocks\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Korbin Bielski …\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. What is your background; how did you get started?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As a teenager growing up in Detroit, Michigan, I discovered photography and art. My mother really nurtured my art by enrolling me in art classes and my father saw my love of photography. I would take my mother’s Kodak Instamatic and photograph family and landscapes around the neighborhood. My father bought me my first film SLR camera, a Minolta X700, which I still have to this day. After graduating from film school in Orlando, I moved to Los Angeles, discovering that working up the Hollywood ladder was not for me. I turned my hobby into a career in 2011, shooting headshots, fashion, and homes. Recently I’ve been concentrating on fine art photography. I love allowing my creativity to run wild and to experiment with no limits.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. How important is it for a photographer to \"connect\" with their subject?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It's very important to connect to any subject whether a human or a mountain. There needs to be a story, and the connection is what tells the story.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To believe in yourself and find your voice. And most important, to not give up. As an artist, you get a lot of no’s, or maybe a piece just doesn't get the reaction you were hoping for. But keep going. Failure is only failure if you quit. Not every art piece or every shoot is going to be a success, but it is an opportunity to learn.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>4. In what ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Well, my moods change a lot and if you look on my website you will see that. I have happy palm trees and beaches and dark, moody photos as well. I am moving toward more conceptual, cinematic, and thought-provoking images.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Creative blocks are part of being an artist. For me, the best way to get over blocks is to take my time and not push, to get into nature by taking walks on the beach or hikes. Writing morning pages and keeping a journal have been incredibly helpful for me; allowing myself to write with no agenda always clears blocks and births great ideas! There is a great book called \u003Cem>The War of Art\u003C/em> that has helped me and also lets me know I'm not alone. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Painting is another great creative outlet for me. It’s different than photography because it's not instant; it takes time and helps me learn patience.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I am working on finishing my series American Primitive, which I'm very excited about! I have some really great locations planned. Unfortunately, covid has put a hold on this because of travel and working with models.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>8. What \"fad\" gadget do you most regret purchasing?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I don't really buy anything unless I know it's going to further my art.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD_Arties-12_Dex2021_Korbin-Bielski_Hero2/FD_Arties-12_Dex2021_Korbin-Bielski_Hero2.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_534,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443474/blog/FD_Arties-12_Dex2021_Korbin-Bielski_Hero2/FD_Arties-12_Dex2021_Korbin-Bielski_Hero2.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-5378 wp-image-5391\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443474\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\">All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>L\u003Cstrong>ast Updated December 7, 2021\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>A native Midwesterner, Korbin Bielski moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film production. Although Hollywood lost its appeal, Korbin was able to turn his photography hobby into a career — and Southern California into a beautiful backdrop for his work. Cinematic Expression Korbin has photographed fashion, architecture, and dramatic SoCal landscapes, which […]\u003C/p>\n","2021-12-06T15:23:04","2021-12-08T10:34:31",[167],{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":169,"label":157},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FD_Arties-12_Dex2021_Korbin-Bielski_Hero.jpg",{"id":171,"title":172,"uri":173,"content":174,"excerpt":175,"date":176,"modified":177,"categories":178,"image":180},"cG9zdDo1MzE0","New Perspectives: Meet Photographer Pamela Z. Daum","/arties-eight/pamela-z-daum-spotlight","\n\u003Cp>Pamela Z. Daum calls herself an introvert, but you might not guess it from her sense of humor and willingness to explore new places. For example, she once documented a crew of journalists covering the Baja 1000, a prestigious off-road race. There she was, in the desert in the dead of night, photographing drivers at pitstops. To her, it was pure pleasure.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surreal Spectrum\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Part of my journey in photography has been to open myself to new perspectives and horizons,” Pamela says. That journey has inspired several series, including \u003Ca href=\"https://www.pamelazdaum.com/new-gallery-5/rck8p7h2t39kv6p1fxsjuhhn8gi3pz\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Reborn in Florida\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.pamelazdaum.com/project-3\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Land of Enchantment\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.pamelazdaum.com/project-5\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Life Is a Beach\u003C/span>\u003C/a>. These images capture the drama of the natural environment, going beyond the visible spectrum with her converted digital camera that shoots black-and-white infrared.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parks, Frames, and Zombies\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Pamela’s photograph featured above is titled “Isle Royale #47.” It’s from her National Parks Series, which is on hiatus due to the pandemic. For many years, Pamela says she has purchased our slim black \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/frame/metal-profile-11.html\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Metal Profile 11 frames\u003C/span>\u003C/a> to exhibit her work. “I can always trust my order will be accurate, on time, and packaged well enough to survive a zombie apocalypse or a careless shipping company, whichever comes first.” Haha, Pamela — we’ll take the latter over the former if we have a choice!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See More of Pamela’s Work\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You can explore Pamela’s portfolio at \u003Ca href=\"http://pamelazdaum.com\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">pamelazdaum.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/polaroidpam/\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Instagram\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, or on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pamelazdaumphotography\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Facebook\u003C/span>\u003C/a>. In my Q&A below, she shares the connection between her gear and her personality, the tool she finds most vital, and her latest photography journey.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Pamela Z. Daum\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. What is your background; how did you get started?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>I started photographing in high school as a documentary of my experience being an exchange student in Spain. In college, I studied the fine art of photography in earnest.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. How important is it for a photographer to \"connect\" with their subject?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Most of my work is in landscape photography, so this isn't an issue. However, for about five years, local chapters of American Kennel Club requested that I take photos of dogs competing in obedience and agility events. I’m totally a dog person, so capturing images that truly represent the essence of the proud owners’ dogs was important, and I had to connect to each pet to accomplish that.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Don't be afraid to express yourself in new or unique ways.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>4. In what ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>My prime lens is 28mm, leaving a lot of distance between me and my subject. I'm an introvert.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>I don't usually suffer from creative blocks. I work in several creative mediums, which allows me to stay fluid.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>6. What is your most indispensable tool?\u003C/strong>\u003Cem> (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>I think any artist's most indispensable tool is their personal eye. As an instructor, I've had students photograph the same subject or area. Not once have I encountered a duplicate image because we all see things differently.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>I have several ongoing series of photographs. One of my series, Same Scene Different Day — or “SSDD” — is the daily record of my view from my back door. I like the continuum of documenting how seasons and light change the images.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>8. What \"fad\" gadget do you most regret purchasing?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>I've been a photographer long enough that I don't fall into the trap of buying the latest and greatest new gadget. It's not so much about the equipment, it's about one's eye.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD_Arties-9_Oct2021_Pamela-Z-Daum_Hero-Img2-2/FD_Arties-9_Oct2021_Pamela-Z-Daum_Hero-Img2-2.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1982,h_1034,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443484/blog/FD_Arties-9_Oct2021_Pamela-Z-Daum_Hero-Img2-2/FD_Arties-9_Oct2021_Pamela-Z-Daum_Hero-Img2-2.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-5314 wp-image-5317\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443484\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\u003C/div>\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\">All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated October 20, 2021\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Pamela Z. Daum calls herself an introvert, but you might not guess it from her sense of humor and willingness to explore new places. For example, she once documented a crew of journalists covering the Baja 1000, a prestigious off-road race. There she was, in the desert in the dead of night, photographing drivers at […]\u003C/p>\n","2021-10-21T15:45:58","2023-02-10T14:04:19",[179],{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":181,"label":157},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/FD_Arties-9_Oct2021_Pamela-Z-Daum_Hero-Img-1-1.jpg",{"id":183,"title":184,"uri":185,"content":186,"excerpt":187,"date":188,"modified":189,"categories":190,"image":192},"cG9zdDo1MjEz","Woodland Wonders: Meet Fine Artist Brenda Jiral","/arties-eight/brenda-jiral-spotlight","\n\u003Cp>As a panda bear who loves to climb trees — \u003Ca href=\"https://www.livescience.com/adorable-panda-climbing-skills.html\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">not all pandas can\u003C/span>\u003C/a> — I am mesmerized by Brenda Jiral’s paintings. Trees are a recurring theme in this fine artist’s most recent artwork, reminding her of strength, vitality, and her deeply rooted faith, as she shares on her \u003Ca href=\"http://www.brendajiral.com/about-brenda.html\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">website\u003C/span>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Firmly Planted, Freely Blooming\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Brenda is not interested in painting a carbon-copy reproduction of landscapes and forests. Rather, she sees her work as an opportunity for the viewer to reflect and reconnect with nature. Although this Michigan-based artist creates much of her work in watercolor, she doesn’t call herself a purist — she embraces variety with opaque watercolors, gouache, acrylics, watercolor pencils, and other mediums. She’s even experimenting with tree-friendly mineral paper.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Framing Giants\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Mossy_Giant_framed_Brenda_Jiral-1/Mossy_Giant_framed_Brenda_Jiral-1.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1200,h_713,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443486/blog/Mossy_Giant_framed_Brenda_Jiral-1/Mossy_Giant_framed_Brenda_Jiral-1.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-5213 wp-image-5220\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443486\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The piece we feature above, titled “Mossy Giant,” is a 20”x10” watercolor and gouache on watercolor paper, mounted on a cradled wood panel and sealed with an acid-free wax sealer. The work is framed in Frame Destination \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/canvas-floater-frame-f340.html\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Canvas Floater Frame F340\u003C/span>\u003C/a> in a rich shade of Espresso. “The frame arrived in perfect shape and looks terrific with my art,” Brenda says. “It really complements the painting!” We couldn’t agree more.\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See More of Brenda’s Work\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You can peruse more of Brenda’s beautiful landscapes at \u003Ca href=\"http://BrendaJiral.com\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">BrendaJiral.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/brenda-jiral/shop\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Fine Art America\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, or in person or at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.zeelandartgallery.com/Artists/Brenda-Jiral-1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Zeeland Art Gallery\u003C/span>\u003C/a> in Zeeland, Michigan. In my Q&A with Brenda below, learn about her art education, her trick for unblocking creativity, and her three favorite color names (two of which I can’t pronounce!).\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Brenda Jiral …\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. What is your background; how did you get started?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>I began exploring art at a very young age. Once I discovered that I had the ability to draw, I couldn't get enough. In high school, I took every art class I could and pursued learning opportunities outside of school, at local colleges, and schools further away. I studied fine art in college, but put it \"on a shelf\" in order to get married and start a family. When my children were old enough, I dusted off my artistic ambitions and started taking classes at the local art center. Unfortunately, at the time, there were very little opportunities to continue my education. So I took it upon myself to learn any way I could. I checked out every painting book the library had to offer and watched countless YouTube videos, in an effort to learn more. I spent hours upon hours experimenting and practicing in order to teach myself what my education had lacked.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. What role do you think the artist plays in society?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>I believe that art enriches lives; not only those of the artists and collectors, but everyone exposed to it. It creates beauty, and beauty lifts the spirit of individuals and then society. In the words of Robert L. Lynch: ”The arts empower. The arts give a voice to the voiceless. The arts help transform American communities and … the result can be a better child, a better town, a better nation, and certainly a better world. Let’s champion our arts action heroes, emulate them and make our communities everything we want them to be.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Be true to yourself. Don't create what you think people will buy or what seems popular at the moment. Create what makes your heart sing and people will be attracted to the genuine expression of it.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>4. What ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>I have so many interests when it comes to art: different styles, mediums, subject matter, and techniques. I am most happy when I am experimenting with a new medium or technique. That mirrors my personality, as well. My tastes are eclectic in everything from food to house decor to music to art.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>I keep several art journals in my studio. When I am feeling blocked, I pull out one of my journals and play. I don't put pressure on myself to create a serious piece of art, the goal is to just enjoy the process, much like a child does. I find that practice frees me up and awakens new creativity and allows me to then move on to something more \"serious.\"\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>6. What is your most indispensable tool? \u003C/strong>\u003Cem>(Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>My eyes and my mind.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>I am working on a series of woodland scenes painted with watercolors on tree-friendly, mineral paper. I am having so much fun seeing how the paint flows and mingles on this new, paperless “paper.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>8. What is your favorite paint color name?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Oh gosh, how can I possibly choose just one? Since color is my favorite aspect of art, I am always finding new colors to explore. At the moment I can distill it down to three: Anthraquinoid Scarlet, Quinacridone Red and Cobalt Teal Blue.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-left\">All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD_Arties-9_Oct2021_Brenda-Jiral_Hero-Img2-1/FD_Arties-9_Oct2021_Brenda-Jiral_Hero-Img2-1.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_534,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443492/blog/FD_Arties-9_Oct2021_Brenda-Jiral_Hero-Img2-1/FD_Arties-9_Oct2021_Brenda-Jiral_Hero-Img2-1.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Brnda Jiral - Artist\" class=\"wp-post-5213 wp-image-5215\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443492\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated September 21, 2021\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\n","\u003Cp>As a panda bear who loves to climb trees — not all pandas can — I am mesmerized by Brenda Jiral’s paintings. Trees are a recurring theme in this fine artist’s most recent artwork, reminding her of strength, vitality, and her deeply rooted faith, as she shares on her website. Firmly Planted, Freely Blooming Brenda […]\u003C/p>\n","2021-09-21T11:20:23","2024-09-18T13:41:04",[191],{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":193,"label":157},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/FD_Arties-9_Oct2021_Brenda-Jiral_Hero-Img-1.jpg",{"id":195,"title":196,"uri":197,"content":198,"excerpt":199,"date":200,"modified":201,"categories":202,"image":204},"cG9zdDo1MDg5","Energetic Expressions: Meet Fine Artist Jen Sterling","/arties-eight/energetic-expressions-meet-fine-artist-jen-sterling","\n\u003Cp>If Jen Sterling had any doubts about the decision to sell her company and pursue fine art full time, this surely was confirmation: Art Folio Annual named her among “the world’s most exciting artists” in 2021.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nothing Vanilla Here\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The self-taught abstract artist from Annapolis, Maryland, started her career as a graphic designer. Most recently she was “Founder and Chief Red Head” of Red Thinking, a brand strategy/design firm that she sold to her employees. Color played a huge part of her branding work, and is equally prevalent in her fine art. Although a painting coach once told her she needed more neutrals in her work, she retorted, “I am not neutral!”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colors, Layers, and Textures\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“City Lights in the Rain,” featured above, reflects the direction that much of Jen’s work is going as she experiments in-depth with colors, layers, and textures. The 30x30 acrylic on canvas is framed in our \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Canvas Floater Frame F120\u003C/span>. “I’m a super fan of both the Frame Destination float frames and the [\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">GalleryPouch™\u003C/span>] storage envelopes,” Jen says. “The simplicity of the frames lets my work shine. The storage envelopes allow me to preserve that shine between shows and on the way to the buyer.”\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See More of Jen’s Work\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You can find a gallery of Jen’s paintings on her \u003Ca href=\"http://www.jensterling.com\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">website\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, on \u003Ca href=\"https://mobile.facebook.com/jensterlingart\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Facebook\u003C/span>\u003C/a> (where you may also encounter “art boots” and bullet journals for sale), and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jensterlingart/\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Instagram\u003C/span>\u003C/a>. In my Q&A with Jen, discover details about how she made the leap from corporate world to art world, what pulls her out of a creative block, and her favorite color name (hint: she made it up).\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Jen Sterling …\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. What is your background; how did you get started?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Abstract expressionist. Colorist. Entrepreneur. Wife. Mother. Color has always had a profound influence on my state of mind. For 30 years I worked in corporate branding and color almost always played a pivotal role in the brand systems I developed for my clients. In 2020, I sold my last company and transitioned to being a full-time artist. Some of the paintings I create come out of me in just a few hours, fully-formed and ready to blast onto my canvas. In some instances, the art is built slowly over several weeks and layers until it has developed just the right feeling; it evolves into something I did not visualize prior to beginning. Some of my favorite pieces are those that develop over time. They begin with a seed of an idea or a fragment of an image that pops into my head. Slowly, form and motion start to creep in and energy bubbles up. I get more and more excited about what is happening, and that excitement gets translated through my brushstrokes onto the canvas. The goal of my work is to inspire energy and excitement from within — to empower the viewer to do something bold. My paintings are not meant to be “vanilla” or just match your couch. These images are meant to make you feel strong and powerful, to help you feel the excitement I had in creating it, and to burst into your morning with a zing or invigorate your senses after a long day. Ideally, my art reminds you that life is for feeling, stretching, and living. I graduated from George Washington University earning a BA in Visual Communications with a minor in Psychology. I live with my husband, daughter, and our “furry children” in Annapolis, Maryland.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. What role do you think the artist plays in society?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Each artist can choose their role(s). Some will record history, some will make a statement or push an agenda. Some will “color inside the lines” and some will push boundaries and break rules to make society grow or change. Some choose to make an impact across an entire society, others choose to move a small niche audience. Regardless of the specific role, I feel strongly that a society can not survive without artists. Artists are the bubbles in the champagne that bring awareness, feelings, and knowledge to the surface.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>I maintain a forum (a group of friends/advisors) that I meet with regularly. We discuss business, family, and personal topics. During one of our quarterly meetings, I was expressing my extreme unhappiness in my then-situation at work. They walked me through a visioning exercise that made this clear to me: Not only was I meant to pursue my art, but it wasn't something I had to wait until retirement to do. There was a path right in front of me and they helped me to take the first step. The next 24 months was a whirlwind as I sold my company and set up my art business. I will never forget that day or what they did for me.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>4. What ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Color. LOTS of bold and joyful color. I am driven to use it, wear it, and splash it anywhere I can. It has such a fundamental impact on my mood and I use it as a tool to help others feel the same power.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>ABSOLUTELY. Different solutions work at different times. I may dig into books or social media accounts of artists I admire for inspiration. Other times I start by closing my eyes and just making marks on a canvas. Then I have something to react to and build upon.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>6. What is your most indispensable tool? \u003Cem>(Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Assuming you would also exclude my Mac and iPhone, I would have to say books. I am an avid reader and researcher. Being able to reference works that inspire me, stories that keep me going strong when I am feeling low or at a loss, examples of other artists' work, and sometimes completely unrelated topics that may trigger a random idea that eventually finds its way into my work.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>I have spent the past month building a business and marketing strategy for my art. I really spent a lot of time on the left side of my brain. This month I am working through ideas for a new series of work. I have a one-man show scheduled for this fall and I am determined to make a splash with a powerful presentation.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>8. What is your favorite paint color name?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>It is one I made up: ”squished bug green.\" It certainly brings a certain color right to your mind, doesn't it? 😉\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD_Arties-9_Sept2021_Jen-Sterling_Hero-Img2-1/FD_Arties-9_Sept2021_Jen-Sterling_Hero-Img2-1.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1982,h_1034,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661557874/blog/FD_Arties-9_Sept2021_Jen-Sterling_Hero-Img2-1/FD_Arties-9_Sept2021_Jen-Sterling_Hero-Img2-1.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Jen Sterling fine artist\" class=\"wp-post-5089 wp-image-5092\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661557874\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\">All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated September 01, 2021\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>If Jen Sterling had any doubts about the decision to sell her company and pursue fine art full time, this surely was confirmation: Art Folio Annual named her among “the world’s most exciting artists” in 2021. Nothing Vanilla Here The self-taught abstract artist from Annapolis, Maryland, started her career as a graphic designer. Most recently […]\u003C/p>\n","2021-08-23T10:23:24","2023-05-31T20:17:38",[203],{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":205,"label":206},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/FD_Arties-9_Sept2021_Jen-Sterling_Hero-Img-1.jpg","Jen Sterling",{"id":208,"title":209,"uri":210,"content":211,"excerpt":212,"date":213,"modified":213,"categories":214,"image":216},"cG9zdDo1MDYy","The Power of Simplicity: Meet Photographer Wil Moore","/arties-eight/the-power-of-simplicity-meet-photographer-wil-moore","\u003Cp>As a photographer, Detroit native Wil Moore draws from his background in the fine arts as he captures the dynamic humanity of his subjects.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Inspired by Experience\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>From his childhood in Detroit to his time in the armed forces, Wil Moore has collected a range of experiences that inform his work as a fine art and portrait photographer. From his father, Wil Moore Sr., came the inspiration to create. From his service, the opportunity to travel and see a side of life not many people witness. And from his education, an eye for detail and a passion for the arts.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>A Lighting Connoisseur\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Wil’s photography is dynamic and energetic, balancing light and shadow and capturing the essence of his subjects. You can see that in the work featured above: his portrait of Arnetta Johnson, a professional jazz trumpeter who’s performed with Beyoncé at the Super Bowl.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>See More of Wil’s Work\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">From portraits to commercial photography, Wil’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.wilmoorephotography.com/\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">website\u003C/span>\u003C/a> is a great place for a deep dive into his work. Keep up to date with his \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/wilmoorephotography/\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Facebook\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cb> \u003C/b>page or his \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/wilmoorephotography\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Instagram\u003C/span>\u003C/a> feed. And check out Wil’s YouTube channel, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkiFAZ0PF7VXr_2I-FUgXMg/about\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Somewhere in America Wil Moore\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>,\u003C/i> for tutorials on topics like lighting, speed editing, and creating a cinematic look.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Scroll down to read my Q&A with Wil, where he shares how his struggle with depression affects his work, “gear” he finds indispensable, and the real reason he first picked up a camera.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Wil Moore …\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. What is your background; how did you get started?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nI got started as a photographer 12 years ago when I was an art major. I would always need someone to photograph my work but they were unreliable. So I bought some camera gear and started loving the process.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. How important is it for a photographer to \"connect\" with their subject?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nI believe it’s very important to have a connection with your subject. It's almost like dating. You want to get know the person, not the representative, lol. I ultimately think it's not our job to put the subject at ease. I think they just present themselves and then it clicks naturally.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nSimplicity can speak volumes in an image.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>4. In what ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nI'm a real fanatic over lighting. Natural or artificial. I lived a lot of years battling depression, so where I can accentuate light, that’s the positive side of my personality.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nWoah!!!! Yes, I do. I usually get frustrated at first and then wait till inspiration finds me. So I always keep a camera or cell phone at the ready.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>6. What is your most indispensable tool? \u003C/strong>\u003Cem>(Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nAs an artist, all of them. But as a photographer in particular, it would be my wife, who is my biggest supporter. And dusk. That time of day for some reason brings out the best in what I do.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nI'm running a YouTube channel called Somewhere in America Wil Moore. I'm also starting a co-op of photographers and artists alike, in which I've declared 2021 my year to share my knowledge of photography. I just finished my first music video for a friend of mine who's a music producer in upstate New York. The video features many of my images as well as footage that I shot.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>8. What \"fad\" gadget do you most regret purchasing?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nI really can’t answer this because I'm so frugal I'll rent it first. If it stays in my bag or if I use it once, I won’t buy it. I've never had a lot of money to waste on gear or gadgets.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD_Arties-8_July-2021_Wil-Moore_Hero-Img2-1-1/FD_Arties-8_July-2021_Wil-Moore_Hero-Img2-1-1.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-post-5062 wp-image-5069\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1982,h_1034,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1662566274/blog/FD_Arties-8_July-2021_Wil-Moore_Hero-Img2-1-1/FD_Arties-8_July-2021_Wil-Moore_Hero-Img2-1-1.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Wil Moore\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1662566274\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated August 01, 2021\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>As a photographer, Detroit native Wil Moore draws from his background in the fine arts as he captures the dynamic humanity of his subjects. Inspired by Experience From his childhood in Detroit to his time in the armed forces, Wil Moore has collected a range of experiences that inform his work as a fine art […]\u003C/p>\n","2021-08-02T10:11:58",[215],{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":217,"label":218},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FD_Arties-8_July-2021_Wil-Moore_Hero-Img-1.jpg","Wil Moore",{"id":220,"title":221,"uri":222,"content":223,"excerpt":224,"date":225,"modified":226,"categories":227,"image":229},"cG9zdDo1MDI1","From Cuba with Love: Meet Painter Elena Maza Borkland","/arties-eight/from-cuba-with-love-meet-painter-elena-maza-borkland","\u003Cp>Elena Maza Borkland was 13 years old when she fled Cuba with her two sisters in a political exodus known as “Operation Pedro Pan.” Although she settled near Washington, D.C., her grandfather’s tropical fruit trees back in Cuba would later inspire a passion for sketching and painting flowers and plants.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>A Penchant for Details\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Elena didn’t study art until after college. And it wasn’t until she had worked for an architect and an electrical engineer that she embraced \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/for-professionals/the-solitude-and-safety-of-plein-air-painting\">plein air painting.\u003C/a> It’s easy to trace a line from the disciplines of architecture and engineering to the delicate intricacy of Elena’s work. The minutiae matter to her.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>A Passion for Beauty\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>From angel trumpets to flame azaleas, Elena depicts not just the natural beauty she finds while exploring, but the blooms she grows in her own garden. The watercolor work we feature here is titled “American Wisteria.” This native American genus of Wisteria was named “2021 Plant of the Year” by the Virginia Native Plant Society, and the society asked Elena for a rush illustration using a photo reference. But we shouldn’t be surprised if she’s now growing a real-life specimen in her garden.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>See More of Elena’s Work\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>You can enjoy Elena’s collections of botanical and landscape paintings via her \u003Ca href=\"https://www.elenamaza.com\">online portfolio.\u003C/a> Follow the seasonal progression of her personal garden and works of art through a blog she calls \u003Ca href=\"https://mazastudio.blogspot.com\">Maza Studio.\u003C/a> Elena also exhibits at \u003Ca href=\"https://cottagecurator.com/pages/artists\">Cottage Curator\u003C/a> in Sperryville, Virginia. And if you’d like to read about her life, check out her biography, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.elenamaza.com/books\">Embracing America: A Cuban Exile Comes of Age.\u003C/a> Below, my Q&A gives you a peek into her official “motto,” her latest medium, and the mystery tool that helps keep the edges of her artwork clean.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Elena Maza Borkland …\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>1. What is your background; how did you get started?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nI was born in Havana, Cuba, and have drawn and painted since early childhood, inspired by the nature that surrounded me. I came to the U.S. in 1961 at age 13 in the company of two sisters, all of us minors. We were fleeing from Castro's regime through what later became known as “Operation Pedro Pan.” My sisters and I lived with foster families in Albuquerque, New Mexico, until my parents were able to leave and reclaim us. We were reunited in Arlington, Virginia, and lived in the Washington, D.C., area. My parents encouraged me to study art in college, but I was afraid I wouldn't be able to make a living as an artist. I didn't want to be a burden to them, so I majored in architecture. (My father was an architect.) My heart was not in it, and I dropped out before earning a degree. I started working in an architect's office, doing art in my spare time as an antidote to the constraints of my job. After a few years I got a temp job in an electrical engineer's office. During my 15 years there, I learned about electrical design and business in general. I also started taking classes at art centers and meeting other artists until I felt confident enough to enter juried shows. Taking a sabbatical from work, I attended classes at the Corcoran School of Art. I also joined a women's art group, learning about the art business from more experienced members. My first solo show was at a gallery in Georgetown, and I continued developing my resume, participating in group shows. As the volunteer exhibitions chair for the women's group, I learned how to write proposals and develop connections. In 1999, I attended my first art residency in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and have since completed seven other residencies. I've always loved plants and gardening, and in 2011 I took a botanical art course at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland, a lovely botanical garden where I've painted plein air watercolors. Brookside was offering a certificate program at the time, and I signed up for a four-year program, earning my certificate in 2015. Since then I have joined the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA). I serve as Treasurer and Exhibitions Chair for their local chapter, the Botanical Artist Society of the National Capital Region (BASNCR).\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>2. What role do you think the artist plays in society?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nI believe the visual artist's role is to create images that inspire everyone to observe the beauty all around us. The artist can give a voice to those who don't feel they can articulate what they sense or intuit. \"Good art gives heart\" is my motto.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nAn elderly professor asked me what I wanted to do with my art. I told him I was waiting to be financially secure enough to dedicate myself to doing art full-time. He asked my age, and when I told him I was 40, he responded rather sharply: \"Well, don't wait anymore, or you'll find the opportunity has passed you by.\" That lit a fire under me! After talking to my husband about it, I quit my job. We struggled financially for a time, but leaving my job opened a door that eventually led to my first solo show in a prestigious gallery. Later I had to go back to my day job, but by that time I had learned how to juggle my art with my job.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>4. What ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nAs a child in Cuba, my grandfather had a yard full of tropical fruit trees. Being a tomboy, I loved to climb trees, and became fascinated with how the different flowers grew into ripening fruit. I developed a scientific curiosity about plants and nature which has stayed with me. Painting landscapes was a natural extension of my travels to the beautiful countryside where my parents took us on vacations, and I sketched the landscapes, flowers, and creatures we saw. As a mature artist, I still rely on the inspiration of being outdoors and painting in the field, whether it is plein air landscapes or plants.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nYes, I'm going through one right now. I try to overcome these periods by doing “homework\" — drawings that may not be particularly inspiring, but help me just to keep drawing. I often go out to my garden to do some chores or putter, and I may see something that gives me an idea for a piece. I also look through my files of photos to see if I can find a subject. If weather permits, I may go out for a hike.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>6. What is your most indispensable tool?\u003C/strong> (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nA magnifying glass, to look at the botanical details of my subjects as well as my paintings. Clean edges are a must with botanical art, so I often work looking through my magnifier.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nGenerally I work with watercolor, but this year I'm starting to exploring a new medium — egg tempera. I tried this medium in a class many years ago, and seeing the work of some ASBA members who are now working with egg tempera, I'm curious to see if this medium will be suitable for me with botanical subjects.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>8. What is your favorite paint color name?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nBrilliant Blue Violet.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD_Arties-8_July-2021_Elena-Maza-Borkland_Hero-Img2-1/FD_Arties-8_July-2021_Elena-Maza-Borkland_Hero-Img2-1.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-post-5025 wp-image-5030 size-large\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_534,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661524760/blog/FD_Arties-8_July-2021_Elena-Maza-Borkland_Hero-Img2-1/FD_Arties-8_July-2021_Elena-Maza-Borkland_Hero-Img2-1.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Elena Maza Borkland: botanical painter\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661524760\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated May 22, 2023\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Elena Maza Borkland was 13 years old when she fled Cuba with her two sisters in a political exodus known as “Operation Pedro Pan.” Although she settled near Washington, D.C., her grandfather’s tropical fruit trees back in Cuba would later inspire a passion for sketching and painting flowers and plants. A Penchant for Details Elena […]\u003C/p>\n","2021-07-01T12:07:27","2023-05-22T15:30:52",[228],{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":230,"label":231},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FD_Arties-8_July-2021_Elena-Maza-Borkland_Hero-Img-1.jpg","Elena Maza Borkland",{"id":233,"title":234,"uri":235,"content":236,"excerpt":237,"date":238,"modified":239,"categories":240,"image":242},"cG9zdDo0OTE4","High-Tech Point of View: Meet Photographer Dave Therrien","/arties-eight/dave-therrien-spotlight","\u003Cp class=\"p1\">A technologist and software developer by trade, Dave Therrien has two creative outlets: music and photography. He finds similarities between recording his own songs and photographing landscapes, seascapes, and architecture: both require the energy, tools, and creative mind to transform something raw into a more beautiful form.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">Shapes and Shadows\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">As Frame Destination’s resident ambassador, I, Artie the Panda, have a deep appreciation for nature and art. I was drawn to Dave’s work for the way he conveys shapes, textures, and light. In the photograph we feature here, “Winter Ending,” you can see his eye for detail and his patience for capturing the exact right moment.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">After-Hours Tech\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">Dave’s technology talent is not limited to his day job. He uses Adobe Lightroom Classic for post-processing his photographs, and a Canon Pixma Pro-10 printer. His frames — always metal — come from us. \"Frame Destination has been the most consistently high-quality website for frames, glass, mounting hardware, etc.,” says Dave, who is based in New Hampshire. “They are the only place I recommend to my photographer friends for frames. \u003Cspan class=\"s2\">The shipping packaging is bomb-proof\u003C/span> and I've never had any breakage in shipment.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p3\">See More of Dave’s Work\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">The website \u003Ca href=\"https://www.pictorem.com/gallery/Dave.Therrien\">\u003Cspan class=\"s3\">\u003Cb>Pictorem\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/a> features eight galleries of Dave’s best work, with an abundance of gorgeous landscapes, seascapes, and architecture, but also unique perspectives like closeups of a zebra and a World War II bomber. Keep reading to discover Dave’s penchant for podcasts and serendipitous moments.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p6\">Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Dave Therrien…\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>1. What is your background; how did you get started?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>I've been interested in photography my entire life. But my interest in creating fine-art photography really began in 2013 with the gift of a Canon DSLR. I captured images of landscapes, seascapes, architecture, urban street scenes — anything that caught my fascination with light, shadow, shape, and lines. I switched to a smaller, more lightweight Fujifilm mirrorless camera in 2015 and loved the portability. Through the recommendation of a friend, I purchased a Canon Pixma Pro-10 printer and started to print my own images. From there, I learned to mat and frame my images. I began showing and selling them at local coffee shops. From there, I became a juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A few months later, my work was juried into the League of NH Craftsmen organization. Today, I focus on selling my work through the New Hampshire Art Association and nine League galleries.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>2. How important is it for a photographer to \"connect\" with their subject?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>As a fine-art photographer, I mostly focus on capturing images of scenes/objects that exhibit a unique visual field-of-view, with interesting lines/shapes, or interplay of light/shadow. I \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">“\u003C/span>connect\" mostly with landscape/seascape subjects as well as historic/modern architectural scenes. Conversely, while I love viewing all genres of photography, I have little interest in capturing wildlife, portrait, event, or street photography. Every photographer I know has a strong emotional connection to the subjects they capture, and they study and work on those focused subjects over the years to further enhance image quality.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>I think the best photography-related career advice that I ever got was to purchase a high-quality photo printer. This opened so many doors that allowed me to share and sell my images. There is an incomparable thrill with knowing that someone purchased one of my prints and it's now decorating their home or office space. It connected with them in some way. In terms of formative experiences, I am an avid photography podcast listener. There are about nine photo-related podcasts that continue to inspire me to improve in all elements of capturing images and preparing them to be displayed and sold at galleries.\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\">   \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>4. In what ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>I've been shooting more seriously since 2013. I am not interested in capturing my own images of iconic locations in Iceland or the Grand Canyon or the Eiffel Tower. To me, that's boring. I like to roam in wooded areas as well as urban environments with no planned destination. To unexpectedly come across a simple object in a vast landscape is exciting. To visit a location that I've been to a dozen times before and, because of the light or the change of season, find something that moves me in a new way is exciting. I think this serendipity about what I see through my camera while roaming is what people see in my images.\u003Cb>\u003Ci> \u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>Creative blocks are not something I have a problem with, and here’s why. As I mentioned, I listen to podcasts related to photography (The Candid Frame, Behind the Shot TV, Lens Work, The Digital Story, Photography Radio, The Picturing Success Podcast, The B&H Photography Podcast, Fujilove Podcast, Picture Methods.)\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  \u003C/span>These are always inspiring to me. It's where I learn about the latest camera and post-processing technology. It's where I am introduced to great photographers of the past and present. There is one current photographer whose work inspires me greatly. Her name is Olga Karlovac. Her sense of embracing blur, black and white, and grain is refreshing in a time where most photographers fight against those qualities in an image. Every time my camera autofocuses on a subject, I am re-invigorated to shoot more!\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>More of a process than a tool, I don\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">’\u003C/span>t rush through environments and snap the obvious photos that most people capture. I limit myself to capturing dozens of images within a constrained geographic area in order to capture as many macro-to-micro views of that environment as possible. I enjoy capturing the fine details as well as the grand/majestic views of landscape and architectural environments.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>As a single focus, I am working on emulating the style of Olga Karlovac. It's a counter-intuitive way of shooting and processing images. I have taken some baby steps in that direction, bringing blur and grain into my black-and-white images. But really, I am typically going in 10 directions with photography and it depends on when I can take the time to get out and shoot. If I'm with family members, I'm making high-quality memorable portraits of them. If I'm traveling on business to a new city, I will roam around the area on foot at multiple times of the day — 4AM, 10PM, midday — just observing a new area and finding detail that most people in that area have long ignored. In short, my Fujifilm camera is always with me and I try to take any moment where the light is right to capture an image.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p3\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>8. What \"fad\" gadget do you most regret purchasing?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/i>\u003C/b>There is a little product called the Platypod that one can use to set a camera on the ground as a low tripod. It was tedious to use with little thumbscrews. Too time-consuming.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_DaveTherrien2-1/FD-Arties8-Hero_DaveTherrien2-1.png\" class=\"aligncenter wp-post-4918 wp-image-4920 size-large\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_534,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661444655/blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_DaveTherrien2-1/FD-Arties8-Hero_DaveTherrien2-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661444655\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply \u2028to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cspan>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated May 20, 2021\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>A technologist and software developer by trade, Dave Therrien has two creative outlets: music and photography. He finds similarities between recording his own songs and photographing landscapes, seascapes, and architecture: both require the energy, tools, and creative mind to transform something raw into a more beautiful form. Shapes and Shadows As Frame Destination’s resident ambassador, […]\u003C/p>\n","2021-05-20T13:51:08","2022-08-17T16:34:53",[241],{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":243,"label":157},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FD-Arties8-Hero_DaveTherrien-1.png",{"id":245,"title":246,"uri":247,"content":248,"excerpt":249,"date":250,"modified":250,"categories":251,"image":253},"cG9zdDo0ODcz","Authentic Family Joy: Meet Photographer Beth Rose Goin","/arties-eight/beth-rose-goin-spotlight","\u003Cp>Beth Rose is the mother of five children. And she hints there may be more to come. This begs the question: How does she have time for a photography business, where she is busy “making memories into heirlooms,” as her tagline aptly describes?\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Momentary Bliss\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Her husband’s nickname for Beth Rose, “Hummingbird,” may be the answer; she rarely sits still. This quality no doubt helps her during family portrait sessions, ensuring that she’s always on the lookout for authentic moments of joy that reflect each individual family. As Frame Destination’s resident art ambassador, I was mesmerized by the way Beth Rose captures normal, run-of-the-mill activities — like a mother and father lounging in bed with their newborn, or kids on a backyard swing set.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>DIY Process\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A point of pride for Beth Rose is her hands-on approach to the entire process: shooting, editing, and printing on archival paper in her Nashville home. All except the framing, for which she relies on Frame Destination. “Because making my own frames is one of the few things that I am not able to do myself,” Beth Rose explains, “I appreciate having access to frames that I can so easily and accurately customize to my vision for my work.” We are glad to do our part, Beth Rose.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>See More of Beth Rose’s Work\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">From family portraits to her daisy series, Beth Rose’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.bethrose.com\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>website\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/a> is a great place to appreciate her work. Dive into her \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bethrose.phtgrphy/\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>Instagram\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/a> for recent photos, gallery news, and some humorous \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bethrose.phtgrphy/channel/\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>Mimosa Monday video posts\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/a>. Scroll down to my Q&A below and discover the worst advice Beth Rose ever got, what (or whom) she finds indispensable, and her take on the unconventional (and controversial) father-son portrait showcased above.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Beth Rose Goin …\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>1. What is your background; how did you get started?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nIn high school I was the entire photography club. I went from there to the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. The darkroom became my refuge; I spent many hours there to avoid going home. I spent some time after that following adventure races in Canada and then moved to Nashville, got married, and started having babies! Then I switched to digital for practical reasons and in the last few years, as the kids have all needed me a little less, I've gotten into printing my own images at home.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>2. How important is it for a photographer to \"connect\" with their subject?\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\nThere is an inherent truth in photography, or an assumed truth, at least. If it's in a photograph, it must have really happened. Other art mediums can create, whereas photography has to capture. A connection is imperative if the subject is going to be known in the image. It's never just about the artist, because the subject is physically present, not merely implied or represented. A lot of my work is with families. It's very important to me that I document them as they are. I don't have a formula that I use, or a “style\" — instead I get to know them so that the images reflect who they are. This man happens to be a very good friend of mine, so I know him well. Several people told me that they didn't like the image, and one person asked, “But why is he choking the baby?\" They can't see past what they expect in a father and baby portrait. My friend is not what you expect. Fathers are often so timid and clumsy with their first child. Not my friend. He is so sure of who he is in everything that he does. Even as a brand-new father, he doesn't wonder, or doubt, or hesitate. And as he holds his son so confidently, that sweet baby looks so brave, so ready — because he knows that his father holds him and his father is strong. If I took the same photograph of any other father and child, it wouldn't carry the weight this one does, and it wouldn't be “true.”\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nIt's easier for me to talk about the worst advice and how I became an artist when I let go of it. In art college my skill was often praised, but the art itself was not. I was told that it was not deep enough, simply because it was not dark enough. They had it so backwards. I was in an abusive relationship and I was in a very dark place. When I dug deep and went beyond what I was living in that moment — I found joy. And that is what I expressed in my images.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>4. In what ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nI have five children (so far). I love nothing more than the everyday joy that comes with children. Everything is new and amazing to them. I live that way, too, as much as a I can. I love the little things. When I am not photographing people, I am photographing little joyful things. Even in some of the images I have of flowers in their last days, I see joy in that death. Not happiness — death hurts — but joy in the completion and fullness.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nI shoot anyways. I shoot something that I don't think I can nail. I try something new. I find someone or something to document, because even if I have nothing to say, maybe they do.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nMy husband. I don't think I knew how to believe in myself before he showed me.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003Cbr>\n\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>I have a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.bethrose.com/daisyseries\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>daisy series\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/a> that has over 100 daisies in it. It is an extension of something that I've thought about for years after the result of a project I did in college surprised me. It was images of women where I had stripped their faces down to just the basic features expecting to prove that \"deep down we are all really the same.\" Pfft. I was wrong. I discovered that even at our most basic we are all individuals. Each of us is uniquely handcrafted and original down to the last detail. So if something so simple and so well known as a daisy can have so many surprises form one to the next, how much more so each of us.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>8. What \"fad\" gadget do you most regret purchasing?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\nI wish that I could still shoot film. I don't regret going digital; it's practical. But I wish that I didn't have to. Other than that, I think a monopod. It really holds nothing still.\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_Beth_Rose_Goin2-1-1/FD-Arties8-Hero_Beth_Rose_Goin2-1-1.png\" class=\"aligncenter wp-post-4873 wp-image-4884 size-large\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_534,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661523633/blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_Beth_Rose_Goin2-1-1/FD-Arties8-Hero_Beth_Rose_Goin2-1-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661523633\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated May 1, 2021\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Beth Rose is the mother of five children. And she hints there may be more to come. This begs the question: How does she have time for a photography business, where she is busy “making memories into heirlooms,” as her tagline aptly describes? Momentary Bliss Her husband’s nickname for Beth Rose, “Hummingbird,” may be the […]\u003C/p>\n","2021-04-29T12:39:18",[252],{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":254,"label":157},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FD-Arties8-Hero_Beth_Rose_Goin-2-1.png",{"id":256,"title":257,"uri":258,"content":259,"excerpt":260,"date":261,"modified":262,"categories":263,"image":265},"cG9zdDo0Nzcw","Pouring It On: Meet Fluid Artist Kimberly Kort","/arties-eight/kimberly-kort-spotlight","\n\u003Cp>Although as a panda bear, I am perpetually clothed in black and white, bright colors make me smile. That’s why I couldn’t resist Kimberly Kort’s highly saturated sensations.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Painting Past the Pain\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Kimberly has been suffering from migraines for more than 20 years. In fact, it was the medium of fluid art that became a cathartic release from the pain. As a self-taught artist, Kimberly creates vibrant pieces inspired by nature — from rainbows to waves to winter trees. Her tag line, “Pour art on your walls,” captures her enthusiasm for these free-flowing acrylic compositions, which range in size from 12”x12” to 30”x48”.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guiding Steps\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As you know, Frame Destination loves to advocate for and assist artists however we can. Kimberly told us that when her business, KK Art Creations, was still in its infancy, Frame Destination helped steer her in the right direction. “They explained how to wrap and present my paintings along with proper framing for different depths of canvas,” Kimberly says. “I show much more professionally now because of their guidance.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See More of Kimberly’s Work\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>On \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CKogoabn96t/\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>Instagram\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/a>, Kimberly enjoys sharing her whimsical point of view (look for her January 29 “Bubbles of Happiness” post). Watch her create a commissioned painting in a one-minute video on her \u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kkartcreations/videos/875118102976292\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>Facebook\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/a> page (July 2, 2020). And of course her \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kkartcreations.com\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>KK Art Creations website\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/a> features more fluid art. Below, my Q&A with Kimberly gives you a glimpse into her thoughts on an artist’s role in society, and why wooden sticks are a big deal in her world.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Now for Artie’s Eight Q&A with Kimberly Kort …\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>1. What is your background; how did you get started?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>I became a fluid artist three years ago. I am a self-taught artist that began the fluid art to calm the migraine pains in my head. The calming and soothing pouring of paint and blending colors together gave me a way to get my pain and chaos in my head under control. I have always had a creative side to my work. I have been in the hospitality industry for over twenty years. I have created events, catered food, and planned parties and always with a color palette and themes in mind to give the event, food or party a beautiful design and flow.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>2\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>. What role do you think the artist plays in society?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>Artists give the world a certain amount of life and interest for people to express themselves and explore new things constantly. Artists provide a resting place for our eyes, mind, body, and soul. Art take so many different forms and people need that to nurture and create new ideas, and to navigate our world. Without art, people would all be the same and never think and explore outside the box.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>3. What has been a formative experience or the best advice you’ve received within your career?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>I had an art teacher recently explain to me that I need to let go and let the brush and paint do the talking to me. Let go of structure and let it all flow to express more freely.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>4. What ways does your work reflect your personality?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>My acrylic fluid art is sometimes bold and bright and expressive just like me and my outgoing personality. Other times the works are very solemn and subdued, which may reflect a certain mood or life experience that has deeply affected me.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>5. Creative blocks, do you get them? If so, how do you overcome them?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>Occasionally I get a creative block and I go outside to\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  \u003C/span>experience nature. The outdoors re-energizes me and gives me pause to look around at what is so beautiful and natural; it gives me inspiration.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>6. What is your most indispensable tool? (Not counting the obvious, like paints, brushes, canvas, camera, etc.)\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>The wooden stick is an indispensable tool for me. It is my tool to mix my acrylic paint. Wooden sticks help me create what I have envisioned in my head. It\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">’\u003C/span>s the beginning of a creation to express my emotion or interpretation of my vision for my next abstract piece of art.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>7. Do you have a new project you are working on, or a new passionate idea?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>I am currently working on a series of “Spring Blooming Flowers” in various colors of fluid acrylics, using a Dutch pour technique.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>8. What is your favorite paint color name?\u003Cbr>\u003C/i>\u003C/b>My favorite paint color is Quinacridone Magenta.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_Kimberly_Kort2-1/FD-Arties8-Hero_Kimberly_Kort2-1.png\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_534,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1662566300/blog/FD-Arties8-Hero_Kimberly_Kort2-1/FD-Arties8-Hero_Kimberly_Kort2-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Kimberly Kort - Artist\" class=\"wp-post-4770 wp-image-4772\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1662566300\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-left\">All artwork and/or photographs used in this post are subject to copyright held by the featured artist.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u003Cstrong>ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?\u003C/strong> Simply respond to the questionnaire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/interviewform\">here\u003C/a> to apply \u2028to be included in an upcoming Artie’s Eight Spotlight.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated March 17, 2021\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\n","\u003Cp>Although as a panda bear, I am perpetually clothed in black and white, bright colors make me smile. That’s why I couldn’t resist Kimberly Kort’s highly saturated sensations. Painting Past the Pain Kimberly has been suffering from migraines for more than 20 years. In fact, it was the medium of fluid art that became a […]\u003C/p>\n","2021-03-18T10:28:24","2024-09-18T13:44:08",[264],{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":266,"label":157},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FD-Arties8-Hero_Kimberly_Kort-1.png",65]