SO MUCH ART, WHAT A LIFE!!!

 

 

So much art, what a life!!!

So much art, what a life...

Sometimes I like other artists have ups and downs, with the feeling of despair and question why I'm doing art. Then the creative voices in my head and heart of hearts speaks to me, do you like what you are doing?

The answer is always the same, yes!  

I find if an individual such as I, who has fallen in love with art, it is a life long affair that  will never leave as long as you live and quite likely it will continue long after your passing:

leaving a legacy of love for the arts for generations to come, e regardless of how good your art is!  

A Pleasure To Complete.

Here is a piece I truly enjoyed painting, I believe there will be more in my future in a larger format.
     A painting as such is a challenge of abstraction that requires a perception of all the knowledge I have acquired as an artist.
    Contrary to belief abstract art requires an intellect of a different nature, not like painting any other subject matter for what is created is non-tangible. Moreover you have to create what is not there, it comes from the heart and mind of the artist and sometimes by sheer accident!

The opinions written are of my own observations and opinions are varied.

by Patrick.S.Greene   

They Say A Picture Says A Thousand Words, But What About (Self Painted Portraits)?

Many people say oh a (picture is worth a thousand words) well what about a self portrait?
    Is it a form of self envy, well I personally believe contrary to public opinion it has nothing to do with self envy. It is a form of self exploration and like most artists through the ages, we paint what we know best.
What better than doing a subject you know best, (oneself). Let's all be honest if you can not except oneself and all the impurity of good and bad, then self envy is the least of your problems, for if you cant let yourself be exposed as you really are.

We are all vulnerable to criticism, so I say do what you want to do and the hell with the ones whom criticize!

So laugh at yourself, look inside yourself and answer truthfully does it really matter?
     If it does, it does! Smile and move on, you will get over it.

Stick the tongue out at negative criticism, except positive. Don"t bite your lip or tongue,  tell it like it is!


Life is to short to worry about the consequences of your actions, just do it.





Okay I hope you enjoyed this parody of senseless ramblings of a self absorbed individual such as I and enjoy, life does not always have to be serious!

Patrick.S.Greene

Should Artist stick to one style or medium?

 This is a subject that has sort of haunted Artists through the generations.
  Artists are bombarded with ideas swirling around in their heads, as well as questions: should I or should I not stick to one style or medium?
Well personally I feel that an Artist should try everything and anything when it comes to building a lifetime body of work.
That said, I do not mean an Artist should loose sight of what there inner voice is trying to say...
moreover be true to oneself and explore all that life has to offer in the crazy world we call art. Therefore I believe by doing different styles and mediums of art, helps make you not only a better artist, but also gives you abetter understanding and  makes you more aware of the world around you.

 I say do what you want to do and do not let the industry dictate what you do and how you do it. No matter how much you try to please the general public or the art industry, it is hard work and dedication that will make you a success.
 You have to go to them they will not just instantaneously come to you out of the blue like in the movies or the TV shows that show this unknown artist who gets his or her first solo exhibit two weeks after starting to do art and sells out; the instant sensation...

Live Painting

A painting that I completed at the Rideau Curling Club

This painting was an image of an area I have long loved and still, dispute the fact that I painted it indoors it was from that image edged in my mind of the location in the painting.

Live Painting in Ottawa

Live Painting On Location

April 15, 2014 come and join me on the Mackenzie king Bridge

above the Rideau Canal 9am-3pm. 

Skill level does not matter, bring your supplies and a friend!

ARTIST P.GREENE: I'll Be Painting Live Again

ARTIST P.GREENE: I'll Be Painting Live Again