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Artistic
Development |
| I emphasize four elements
for your artistic development: |
Instruction
from teachers and art books.
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recommend finding the best artists in the
U.S. and studying with them. My books and
the list of books by other artists that I
recommend can be found via the links on the
left above. |
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Observation
and analysis of nature |
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Planning,
executing, analyzing and improving your artwork |
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Observing,
analyzing, doing studies of works by the Masters
and best contemporary artists. |
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This will help develop your understanding of the
formal elements of art, nature, beauty and your
artistic sensibilities. In
addition to visiting museums and galleries, and
acquiring art books, brochures and other reproductions,
I recommend subscribing to art magazines such as
American Art Review, American Art Collector, Fine
Artist Connoisseur, International Artist and Art
of the West and magazines. Clip and build files
of the best artists that you can learn from. Put
the images on the wall or book stands, so you can
spend time looking at them squarely from a distance. |
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You
might consider acquiring some of my limited edition
prints and doing painting studies of them, particularly
of the flesh tones. |
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| Career
Development |
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My
career workshop, How to Succeed as a Fine Artist,
is offered in Boston and during some of my U.S.
and European workshops. I am producing a book on
the subject. |
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Juried
exhibitions by art organizations, art magazines
and art museums can add stature and prestige to
your work. These are listed in American Artist,
The Artist and Art Calendar magazines. Professionals
generally focus on national juried exhibitions by
prominent national organizations and artist magazines. |
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Because many organizations,
galleries and colleges host juried exhibitions
to raise money--that have little to offer beyond
an addition to your resume, I suggest being selective
about which competitions to enter.
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Affiliations
with artist associations can provide similar
benefits as the juried competitions, and may offer
contact with other artists. Focusing on prestigious
national organizations with prominent artists as
members is recommended as you become a professional
artist. |
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You
can follow which juried exhibitions I have entered
and my affiliations on my Biography page. |
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©2004-8
Craig Srebnik Fine Art
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