Draw on Anything with GOLDEN Grounds
Turn any surface into a drawing surface with GOLDEN Acrylic Grounds and Mediums! According to a recent survey conducted by NAMTA*, over 2/3 of all artists regularly draw. Because of its accessibility, immediacy and portability, many artists who enjoy drawing have limited experience with other media. Acrylic mediums provide a bridge from drawing on sheets…..
Jerry's -- 14/05/2013
Top 25 Paintings Sold – Based on Worth
The world’s most valuable paintings! There’s no money in art, eh? It’s often taken for granted that being an artist means being broke. There is an archetype that exists in our culture: the struggling, if not mentally unstable, artistic genius. While this idea has its romantic elements, there actually is a lot of money that…..
Jerry's -- 19/04/2013
Watercolorist Marcelo Daldoce works wonders in watercolors!
Brazilian artist Marcelo Daldoce works wonders in watercolors! Native to São Paulo, Brazil, Marcelo Daldoce moved to Miami in 2010 to pursue life as a full-time artist. While currently working out of his personal studio, the former Bakehouse Art Complex resident has focused his works with watercolor in wholly unique ways. Daldoce infuses the medium…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 09/04/2013
Advertising Using Art! Art as a selling tool
Art as a selling tool: selling as an art form! Art imitates life, advertising imitates art. More than one artist has described painting as a way of speaking, language without the words. Many works of art present a new perspective, sometimes making sharp insights about society. Advertising is also a visual means of conveying a…..
Jerry's -- 02/04/2013
Materials and Supplies Needed For Plein Air Painting
Tips on what supplies to bring with you outdoors! Thus far, we’ve covered what plein air painting is, where to go to paint, and what paint to use for plein aire painting it. We’ve got one last problem though: how do we bring all our materials out into the field for plein air painting,…..
Jerry's -- 29/03/2013
Plein Air Painting – What to Use?
Best mediums for drawing and painting en plein air! In our series on plein air painting thus far, we’ve covered the definition and history of outdoor art, as well as some popular places for creating it. But what should we use when painting or drawing en plein air? Today we’ll discuss the pros and cons…..
Jerry's -- 27/03/2013
Plein Air Painting – Where To Paint
Best places for painting landscapes en plein air! In our last post, we discussed the definition and history of plein air painting; determining that the simplest definition is “painting nature from within nature.” Today, we’ll take a little trip to discover said nature, and pick out a few perfect locations for plein air paintings! People…..
Jerry's -- 21/03/2013
An Introduction to En Plein Air Painting
Spring into plein air season! Weather notwithstanding, spring has nearly sprung! Soon the days will be warming up, the sun will be out longer, and painters will be heading outdoors in droves for a bit of plein air painting. Over the next few days, we’ll be discussing the ins and outs of painting en plein…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 19/03/2013
Art Quotes & Famous Artists Quotes
The mind of the creative genius is a strange and wonderful thing. Not only have great artist shaped culture and the human experience for centuries, but the artists themselves also have interesting insights as to why they do what they do. Here, we’ll share inspirational art quotes from famous artists. Perhaps these words will help…..
Jerry's -- 16/03/2013
A Jerry’s Online Street Team Art Project with Vincent Giarrano
Professional oil painter Vincent Giarrano uses Charvin Extra Fine Oil Colors in this impressive project! In our Artist Spotlight post about Vincent Giarrano, we learned about this award-winning oil painter and his background, and admired a selection of his atmospheric oil paintings of city life. In this post, Vincent guides us step-by-step through the creation…..
Jerry's -- 14/03/2013
Specialty Paints – What Kind of Paint Should I Use: Part 2
Adventures in alternative painting mediums! Previously, when discussing in Part 1 of which paint to use, we dealt with the top three mediums most popular in painting today: oil paints, acrylics, and watercolors. However, there are so many more to choose from! Painting was around for thousands of years before modern paints were, and while…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 09/03/2013
What Type of Paint Should I Use? : Part 1
Comparing watercolors, oils, and acrylics..Which paint is right for you? How to Decide What Paint to Use People often ask: What’s the “best” or “most popular” type of paint to use? This is a question that virtually has no definitive answer. Not what you wanted to hear? The fact is that the “best” paint to…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 05/03/2013
Top Celebrity Art Investors
Celebrities from Eric Clapton to Steve Martin, David Bowie to Brangelina, Leonardo DiCaprio are all investing in and collecting art! Celebrity and famous art collectors Over the centuries, artists have relied on patrons — wealthy people with good taste — to support their lives and art. Without patronage of the arts, the world may never…..
Jerry's -- 28/02/2013
Professional Artist Andy Russell – Artist Spotlight
Dreamscape painter Andy Russell loves Matisse acrylics! Artist Andy Russell is widely recognized as a master in acrylic painting. He embarked on his artistic journey over 35 years ago, when he began having recurring dreams of vibrant and ethereal landscapes, which he then started translating into acrylic paintings of immense detail and glowing tones. He describes…..
Jerry's -- 26/02/2013
Jerry’s Joins the Cow Parade for Charity
Jerry’s sponsors and purchases a painted cow to benefit the NC Children’s Hospital! This past fall and winter, Raleigh, NC played host to the internationally famous Cow Parade, a community-driven art event designed to benefit local charities or organizations. As Raleigh is the hometown of Jerry’s Artarama, of course we were excited to participate! Cow…..