How to Handle Mistakes
Making mistakes as artists is something we are all very familiar with. How we handle mistakes makes a huge difference in our growth as an artist, as well as the outcome of the painting.
HAC Volunteer, Judy Stroup, Reflects on Plein Air Journey
The temperature was in the upper 90s when Judy Stroup set out to paint the willow tree and surrounding grasses near the riverbank at Cliff Cave Park. The park’s main shelter provided just enough relief to make painting bearable. Then came the gift of breeze.
It’s been 11 years?
I have a lot of reference photos. I mean a lot of photos! There are well over 75,000 photos on my hard drive. Many of the photos have been collected from vacations, gardens, wildlife sanctuaries, zoos, historical locales, and plein air opportunities. One particular photo that I kept revisiting was from a trip to Texas in 2011.
Drawing, Painting, & Life-long Learning
I am figurative oil painter, who is not driven by a particular subject or object. My interest is in the process with the final image evolving from that process. When selecting a subject, I look for the overall visual stimulation to provide me with the vehicle for a new and interesting creative experience. I view the entire painting process as abstract, leaving the subject to take a back seat to the process.
Five Tips for Developing Artists
Here are five tips from Farley Lewis for artists beginning their professional careers!
The Why and How of Entering Art Competitions
Steve Morris has entered dozens of shows over the years and knows what it’s like to have work rejected and accepted. He’s learned a number of things that may be helpful to you when deciding if you should enter your work.
Letter from the President – August 2023
Heartland Art Club is having an exciting 2023, hosting four exhibitions and many workshops and classes in a range of media!
Members’ Showcase on Display
The gallery at Heartland Art Club was brimming with anticipation and energy this month as more than 100 attendees joined in the kickoff of the annual Member’s Showcase. The juried exhibition, representing the talent of 58 member-artists, depicts an array of content and media. The Showcase runs July 7-August 23.
More Than a Wall Decoration
Think back for a moment. Think back to that very first piece of original art that you purchased with your own money.
Jane Mudd on Painting Portraits from Life & from Photos
Learning how to simplify is always the most important and challenging part of starting portraits. That means composing the portrait with general forms instead of particular features.