Buy Art or Sell Art

Wow! It's been a long time since I posted. I hope to remedy that this year. It's January, 2012 and I have much art news. For the past 1 1/2 years I've been writing a novel--a murder mystery and it's nearing publication on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle

Historically, libraries have always been centers of arts and culture for society. Even though we artists might not make a lot of sales displaying our art in the libraries, our contributions to the art and culture of the area is immense

The source of this painting's inspiration was the music of Sibelius. Namely, "The Swan of Tuonela." I had my son Ian (when he was home from college) pose as Lemminkainen, a heroic figure from the Finnish epic poem, "The Kalevala." I added the sword and clothing from my imagination

In a world sometimes gone mad trying to accumulate material possessions in the hope of attaining happiness I'm always thrilled to have clients who put a lot of thought into gifts for others, whether Christmas, birthday, anniversary or other occasion

In August, I visited the studio of an artist friend, took off all my clothing and posed nude for him. It is true, I am 50 years old, and I have body parts that have moved south permanently, not just for the winter. I had friends ask me if I was embarrassed and the answer is no, not in the least

Know your audience...Charlie Brown v. Martha Stewart By Paul Shampine: http://paulshampine.wordpress.com http://paulshampine.com/ I was asked to help with the holiday tradition of "getting the Tree " by two very dear friends of mine. Both reside in restored Connecticut properties

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A woman in a hat drinks a glass of wine as she is enveloped in the moon's glow. Oil on panel with a quality frame. I painted this smaller work a couple years ago and have received many positive comments about it

These days this simple message pervades my consciousness: Enjoy everyday pleasures. Appreciate what's around you and don't take it for granted. Really LOOK and you will find newness, mystery, and something to delight you. I think these things a lot of the time, but right now these ideas seem to be all around me

Yes, it's true. It can be done. I sold a painting and that's a big day in the life of any artist. To think someone would fork over their hard-earned money in THIS bad economy to buy a work of art is the ultimate compliment an artist can receive. Many thanks to the buyer and I hope you enjoy the painting for years to come