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If you want a realistic scene, a photo is the way to go. But what about concepts that are at the intersection of mental, physical, and emotional struggles? I’ve found that through abstract geometric paintings I’ve been able to investigate these types of ideas just through the use of color and shape. Without the burden ...
In The Beginning “Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art. Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art.” Andy Warhol There is art, and then there is the art of business. As with any business, you must have a viable product or service ...
I’m often told that my photographs have a style that makes them distinctly recognizable. When asked how I achieve this, I genuinely fumble for an answer. As is the case in any existential question, I can’t point you to one concrete ideal. As we all know, art is subjective. However, I do believe it is ...
Over the summer, Frame Destination was a sponsor of the 15th annual Art In Bloom 2021, a fundraiser for the Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA) in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Flowers were the focal point of the event, and they were celebrated in floral arrangements, art exhibits, classes/workshops, and garden tours throughout the ...
Plein air painters know the importance of dressing properly in preparation for Mother Nature’s fickle shifts in weather. Equally important is adorning your painting, once it’s complete, with the proper picture frame. With that in mind, Frame Destination has added a beautiful array of new frames perfect for plein air canvases. Anatomy of Plein Air ...
You’ve got an eye for composition, an instinct for lighting, and a talent for capturing the perfect moment. But how do you turn your skill and passion for photography into a career that pays the bills (and then some)? Making Money as a Photographer Making money with photography involves leveraging your skills and creativity to ...
Has your work ever been rejected by a gallery or show? If so, you’re in extremely good company. From Monet to Manet, many famous artists throughout history have dealt with criticism, exclusion, and poverty. Let’s take a closer look at rejection and how to deal with it. What’s Not to Like? It’s hard for me ...
In an earlier blog post, I unpacked Frame Destination’s brand promise of advocating for artists. In this article, I want to focus on our advocacy toward a very specific and special group of artists — students! A Purpose and a Promise We recently distilled our brand purpose to six words: To inspire, honor, and showcase ...
If you’re like me and you love both creating and being outdoors, I encourage you to try painting “en plein air”. It’s a French phrase that loosely means putting brush to canvas “out in the open air” rather than in a studio. Although plein air painting has seemed especially timely over the last year, as ...
Recently, gouache paints have been experiencing a renaissance. The velvety, versatile nature of gouache (rhymes with squash) attracts beginners and experienced painters alike. So if you’ve ever wondered what it is or how to paint with gouache, keep reading! Intro to Gouache Nontoxic and water-based, gouache is often touted as ideal for novice painters because ...