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Grudart's Blog Grudniski's blogs about Art, artists and the creative process helping artists and patrons maneuver their way through the Art World . <br />Catharine Studio Art Gallery is the place to go to buy art online or real-time <br /> http://www.grudart.net Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:20:49 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Rauschenberg and De Kooning http://www.grudart.net/content/view/220/135/ Robert Rauschenberg - Erased De Kooning 	 Robert Rauschenberg (born Milton Ernst Rauschenberg; (October 22, 1925 – May 12, 2008) was an American artist who came to prominence in the 1950s transition from Abstract Expressionism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract_Expressionism) to Pop Art (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_Art). Rauschenberg is well-known for his Combines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combine_painting) of the 1950s, in which non-traditional materials and objects were employed in innovative combinations. Defining Art - Defining Art Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:01:05 +0100 Real footage of Pollock painting http://www.grudart.net/content/view/219/135/ Real footage of Pollock painting This is actual footage of Jackson Pollock painting and talking about his work. You get a great sense of his intensity. Pollock didn't like doing interviews and became impatient with people that didn't understand what he was doing. Defining Art - Defining Art Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:53:44 +0100 One of the Best http://www.grudart.net/content/view/218/135/ Pollock the Movie This is one of the best movies I've seen on Pollock, it gave me an insight into his art and his neurosis. Ed Harris is amazing in this film, he also directed it so the viewer could have a sense of context for the abstract expressionist movement. Harris wanted to make this film for years and I congratulate him! Defining Art - Defining Art Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:14:06 +0100 Notes http://www.grudart.net/content/view/217/121/ 			 				 				 Notes Symbols only represent the superficial axis of what we see, not the spirit of human activity. Notes is a series of transparent images layered over other transparent images to suggest a sort infinite boundary for expression. Human perception is what drives these images leaving it up to the viewer to describe their experience. The flying squares are an anchor of suggestion to a context for this composition. Inventing a Series - Inventing a Series Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:10:03 +0100 Space Travel http://www.grudart.net/content/view/216/121/ 			 				 				 Space Travel Changing the perception of movement is a reaction of colour. My self imposed formula is derived from a form meeting space and changing to meet spacial requirements.Eventually the Flying Square will become the same as its surroundings, adapting not disappearing. Inventing a Series - Inventing a Series Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:44:52 +0100 Greenberg on Pop Art http://www.grudart.net/content/view/215/135/ Greenberg on Pop Art Clement Greenberg(1909-1994) was arguably the greatest art critic of the second half of the 20th century and possibly the greatest art critic of all time. Defining Art - Defining Art Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:08:17 +0100 The Pop Art era http://www.grudart.net/content/view/214/135/ The Pop Art era? What is Pop Art Pop Art is a 20th century art movement that emulated commercial imagery and reproductions of everyday objects. It was said that Pop art started in the late1950's as a reaction to Abstract Expressionism and flourished in the sixties and early seventies in Britain and the United States. Defining Art - Defining Art Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:26:13 +0100 Quotes Picasso http://www.grudart.net/content/view/213/135/ Quotes Picasso I particularly like this quote by Picasso because it describes every artists quest for simplicity through maturity. All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. Pablo Picasso (http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/p/pablopicas169744.html) Defining Art - Defining Art Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:32:01 +0100 Boy Girl Boy http://www.grudart.net/content/view/211/121/ Boy Girl Boy This piece is about colour and the dynamics of colour. These things that exist on these planes have linear movement based on placement alone. When contrasting and complimentary colour is added each image begins to vibrate using the picture plane as a conduit for movement. The positioning of each square determines it's dynamic elements which affects the viewers comfort or discomfort with the composition. Inventing a Series - Inventing a Series Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:00:00 +0100 Never to old to learn http://www.grudart.net/content/view/212/9/ Never too old to learn I saw this story in the Kerby News ( A senior citizens paper) and I Immediately knew I had to share it.I thought it was inspirational and heart warming, you can decide for your self. I don't even know who the author is. Blog Items - Blog Items Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:12:33 +0100 Afternoon http://www.grudart.net/content/view/209/78/ 			 				 				 Afternoon She was so calm, reaching for the twilight. I could hear it in the way she spoke as she began to drift off into a state of unknown ecstasy. The surroundings changed as her dreams became her reality. Her vulnerable beauty induced by calm and trust this afternoon. Drawing Journal - Drawing Journal Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:40:03 +0100 My child could do that http://www.grudart.net/content/view/208/135/ My child could do that! I think much of the general population has the impression that art is based on aesthetic values and not world class values which contradicts the idea that some of the greatest critical thinkers of all time have been artists. Defining Art - Defining Art Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:30:54 +0100 The right art. http://www.grudart.net/content/view/207/9/ The right Art Finding the right art should be about you, pure and simple. Don’t get stressed over things like the colours of the walls or general décor. Blog Items - Blog Items Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:46:30 +0100 Queen Birta http://www.grudart.net/content/view/205/78/ 			 				 				 Queen Birta She is the Queen of Buckwheat Zydeco and she moves around that stage as if she has something big to tell the world. She's a world shaker and her music will grab a hold of ya. Her squeeze-box will take ya straight to New Orleans. Drawing Journal - Drawing Journal Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:33:17 +0100 3 of 3 http://www.grudart.net/content/view/203/121/ 			 				 				 3 0f 3 This is the last of the inception of this series, yet to be named. The concept is movement and yet, these objects walk a thin line that could be considered static. Inventing a Series - Inventing a Series Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:09:01 +0100 Greatest in the World http://www.grudart.net/content/view/200/9/ What is the world's largest art gallery? Blog Items - Blog Items Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:09:37 +0100 2 of 3 http://www.grudart.net/content/view/202/121/ 			 				Primary and Secondary (http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://bwatt.info/artroom/painting/images/colourwheel.gif imgrefurl=http://bwatt.info/artroom/painting/colourwheel.php h=389 w=339 sz=17 tbnid=rX-JykrVJEBLIM: tbnh=123 tbnw=107 prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsecondary%2Bcolours hl=en usg=__FV2HTSPjHQgEq6H_Z6XVUBTF4BI= sa=X ei=nocdTNvzLaHKM4qG6bwM ved=0CDoQ9QEwCQ) colours seem to establish a foundation for these early pieces which leaves allot of room for experimentation. Inventing a Series - Inventing a Series Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:12:35 +0100 1 of 3 http://www.grudart.net/content/view/201/121/ 			 				 				 1 of 3 				This is one of three paintings created 3-4 years ago that has those things moving in space. The black background is very void-like, I'm not really sure if the coloured squares are more or less dynamic with a black ground. I like the tension between the squares, the viewer is forced to assume they are on a collision course. Inventing a Series - Inventing a Series Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:28:15 +0100 The First http://www.grudart.net/content/view/198/121/ This is where it started This is a painting that I did 3-4 years ago with intentions of creating a series. It's quite large, about 4-5feetx3-4 feet. The texture is wild and there is tons of paint on this piece. I used an old painting which was on Mahogany door skin, so the edges a ragged and the painting it's self is quite heavy. Inventing a Series - Inventing a Series Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:26:31 +0100 The Inception http://www.grudart.net/content/view/197/121/ storyboard . (http://www.google.ca/#hl=en sa=X ei=Pr0WTJ6ROY24NZGPhLoL ved=0CB8QBSgA q=storyboard+. spell=1 fp=3e79e63c6e0f8e25) Inventing a Series - Inventing a Series Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:32:31 +0100 cell http://www.grudart.net/content/view/196/9/ Cell Recently Cell Press contacted me to feature a painting on the cover of their June issue of Cell Stem Cell, a prestigious journal that boasts a very large and comprehensive readership around the world. Read more... Blog Items - Shows/Events Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:33:14 +0100 A few pockets of Specialized Knowledge http://www.grudart.net/content/view/195/9/ A few pockets of Specialized Knowledge I like this phrase, it represents my journey in life. Having the ability to do many different things with a high level of expertise is something I strive for and it's possible for anyone and with 10,000 hours of practice. (http://ezinearticles.com/?The-10,000-Hour-Rule id=2433795) Anyone can be talented and time is the common denominator. Blog Items - Blog Items Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:51:54 +0100 Re-working http://www.grudart.net/content/view/194/9/ Re-working an old painting, why, why? I had some people come into my studio the other day and an old painting caught their eye. They loved its heightened colour and texture but hesitated to purchase it for some reason. Blog Items - Blog Items Tue, 25 May 2010 15:36:21 +0100 Drinking and painting http://www.grudart.net/content/view/192/9/ Drinking and painting There should be a law against painting while intoxicated!.............? Bob was the sort of guy you wouldn’t notice in a room. He never said a bad thing about anyone and was always even tempered. The thing was, even though he was easy to be friends with, no one knew anything about him. Blog Items - Blog Items Mon, 17 May 2010 00:42:11 +0100 Where they fall http://www.grudart.net/content/view/191/120/ Where they Fall I missed her as the day grew long and the shadows grew longer. Only a reminder of who she was and what she meant to me. Her essence remained and her absence was old, troubling me as I stared at that spot on the floor. How long shall I wait? How long can I? $550. The Figure - The Figure Thu, 13 May 2010 23:35:05 +0100 So you want to be an Art Collector! http://www.grudart.net/content/view/189/9/ So you want to be an Art collector An art collection requires the same strategic planning as other financial assets and with the help of skilled advice can become an effective working asset for individual investors. Blog Items - Blog Items Sat, 08 May 2010 23:43:46 +0100 Performance of a Cluttered Mind http://www.grudart.net/content/view/188/118/ Performance of a Cluttered Mind Sitting around waiting for things to start I NOTICED something moving at the base of my chair. I looked down and there was nothing. As I elevated my head I caught the same movement AGAIN out of the corner of my eye. I looked down again only to see a shadow of a chair with the face of a guitar being leaned up against its edge by a big hand. Having never seen such detail in a shadow before I etched it in my mind while I waited for things to begin. I t was the perfect thing to do; I mean, etching it in my mind because the reality of that image was not true. I awakened in my chair. Featured Painting - Featured Painting Thu, 06 May 2010 23:42:29 +0100 Flower Child http://www.grudart.net/content/view/187/120/ Flower Child It was 1969 and we were all in love. Free and spirited and unencumbered by the times she rose from the crowd to show her affection. Blooming flesh that found a place in love and music. $350. The Figure - The Figure Sat, 01 May 2010 00:02:34 +0100 Studies http://www.grudart.net/content/view/185/9/ Feaured Video - Featured Video Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:04:28 +0100 Sanity is over-rated http://www.grudart.net/content/view/186/9/ Sanity is over-rated It’s 1985 and 2 friends and I were sitting around a table drinking bourbon (http://www.locallemons.typepad.com/.a/6a0112790a3c9028a40115701a307c970c-800wi)contemplating our graduation from art school. Blog Items - Blog Items Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:28:02 +0100