Monday, July 16, 2012
Valarie Wolf, AAEA: "Quiet Nobility" Draft Horse painting
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Shooting Star by Sheona Hamilton-Grant
"Shooting Star"
Pencil on Paper
44x29 cm
Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved
As soon as I saw the reference sent by wonderful photographer and fellow artist Juliet Harrison, all I wanted to do was get tucked into portraying this exquisite running machine.
Focus had to be given to the graceful lines, athletic long neck, beautifully defined shoulders and the ever alert inquisitive eye.
In order to pep-up and add a wee twist to the final composition, interesting elements, such as his elegant pride, apparent coolness in the spotlight, controlled presence when in the thick of things, were had to feature.
I adored drawing this athlete, all the memories of my days "in the business" came flooding back. They had a strong magnetic pull on my pencils.
The hours spent on the drawing board one big long refreshing walk down memory lane.
The icing on the cake: both Shooting Star and Up & Running are on their way to Australia as I type.
Both are finalists in this years Inglis Equine Art Prize and their presence now required on the Australian Equine Art circuit!
So very very chuffed.
Actually chuffed to very little pieces!
p.s: Massive thank-yous' once again to Juliet Harrison for generously allowing me to use her material and vision.
p.p.s: Juliet's work, her interpretation of the equine form is so beautiful. Her use of light masterful. If you are unfamiliar with her work, you simply must discover her amazing art world at http://julietrharrisonphotography.com/
Friday, July 6, 2012
Dear Copyright Thieves
Dear Copyright Thieves,
Just because it's on the internet doesn't mean it's free for the taking. So let's just stop pretending the internet is a free-for-all.
Don't play the card that you didn't know - that's insulting. And don't also tell me that you meant to follow up and get permission but never got a chance to. That's insulting too. And by the way, don't you have a copyright protection notice on your own site?
And don't even try and point the finger at a third party who commissioned you to make a copy of my painting - again, an insult - you and I both know the difference between a reference photo and a painting.
And don't tell me that I asked for it because I share my artwork on the internet. I share my paintings and ideas and the stories behind them so as to encourage others to pursue their own passions. I do not share so that those lacking integrity and morals can copy and market the images as their own.
Don't waste your breath and tell me that imitation is a form of flattery. And don't try to flatter me further by saying you meant no harm. I know what you meant to do - you blatantly copied a copyrighted image and presented it as your own in an attempt to line your pockets in some way. And you thought you would get away with it.
So you've already gotten an individualized cease and desist note from my lawyer.
And now along with that mess, there's a couple other things you should start preparing for:
- Your entire website will be deleted from your host. They don't smile upon infringers.
- The infringing images are all being dumped from your online storefronts. Again, their terms of service agreements state they don't tolerate copyright violations, and a simple Google search showed me all the places where you were marketing your unauthorized copies of my paintings, selling prints of my pirated art, and using my stolen imagery to advertise your own product.
- And the infringing artwork will be removed from that juried exhibition - I called the exhibition space and spoke with the director personally. I imagine you'll be hearing from her too, because that award has been rescinded.
- I went ahead and emailed the professional affiliations listed on your website and alerted them to the fact that you have misrepresented your artwork. You'll most likely be hearing from them, too.
- I also took the liberty of letting the art guilds and spaces you teach at know that your recent workshops were based exclusively on artwork stolen from my website. I sent them all sorts of supplemental information, too, including an overlay of your recent demo paintings which are tracings of work I created years ago.
I suppose these are minor inconveniences, really. Because tomorrow you most likely will just look elsewhere for someone else's work to flagrantly misappropriate.
However, keep in mind that various artists groups and online communities watch each other's backs. The internet has made our world smaller, and it's just a matter of time before you are discovered and exposed. As a matter of fact, that's how I found you - another watchdog sent me a note with a couple of links.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot - just to err on the side of caution, I alerted several groups to your piracy, and shared saved images of your website inside their archives. So who knows - you might be getting personal introductions in the coming days to some other artists you cared enough about to "flatter" !!
Dear, dear copyright infringers, because you don't know how to create - you just know how to copy - you won't ever understand the thrill of pursuing your own ideas. How sad is that? And while you might call yourself artists, you're really just playing make believe.
I'm watching you now. As is a growing army of angry artists you've also taken advantage of.
We've heard the pathetic excuses too many times. We're not buying them anymore.
Proudly signed by an artist who prides herself on working hard and making an honest living,
Kimberly Kelly Santini
Dear Fellow Artists,
You have my complete and total permission to share this open letter in any format you choose.
Feel free to substitute your name or add any necessary bullet points.
Post it and links where ever you deem appropriate.
Don't be shy to announce to copyright thieves that you won't take it anymore.
United we stand!
En Garde!
Kim
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Like Her Momma ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini
"Like Her Momma," from the "Cherished" series. This little gem is 6" x 8", acrylics on a museum quality panel, and not currently for sale. However, inquiries may always come to me.
And in process views of this painting are on the studio's Facebook page.
I've entered this painting into an international juried equine art exhibition (for those who are curious, the Equine Jubilee in Delaware, Ohio from August through October of this year). And as such, if accepted, the painting will have to be available for purchase at the event.
I sent these ladies along with two other paintings from the Saratoga series - fingers and toes crossed that the jurors like my work enough to include them all. (And yes, I get rejected regularly from shows - it's all about one person's opinion at one particular moment in time, so
don't beat yourself up over it should the same thing happen to you)
Meanwhile, if you really, really, really want to purchase "Like Her Momma" (and I totally get it, because she's my current all time favorite painting to come off the easel), shoot me an email and I'll make sure you get first dibs on her via the event coordinators. Or myself, should she not make the cut (I don't want to jinx anything).
Thanks for supporting my art!!
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Happy 4th of July!!
I'll be chill-axing tomorrow, painting the front and back porches and doing yard work while tossing the frisbee and setting the sprinkler up for this guy.
I hope that your mid-week holiday is equally productive or equally peaceful - however you ordered it up!
And let's hope that all those fireworks crazed critters, like Finnigan, stay safe.
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Friday, June 29, 2012
Featured Artist Gallery Opening For Debbie Flood July 5, 2012 in New Mexico
Clearing skies 16 x 20 Watercolor on 300lb Arches Paper.
I would like to invite you to an Opening Reception, Special Event for me and my art at the Angel Fire ArtSpace Gallery, Angel Fire, New Mexico, July 5, 2012.
I just received word, that my 5 boxes arrived safely at the Gallery. That's 5 new watercolors, making their debut' July 5th, 5 - 7:30 PM. The Gallery is located in the Centro Plaza of Angel Fire, New Mexico, on Highway 434. You can follow the underlined link in this paragraph to visit the Gallery's website and learn more about the reception and location.
If you are near by, I would love to meet you and talk with you!
It's going to be a wonderful trip for me. Not only do I have the Opening Reception going on, I'll also be photographing Spanish Mustangs in the wild, while I'm in NM! These wild horses roam 4000 acres on this Ranch/Sanctuary in Monero.
I also plan on a horse back ride in the Angel Fire Mountains, again.
So lots of plans in the works and I'll be looking forward to creating new art when I return home.
On another note, I want to remind you, that The 63rd Texas Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition opened June 1 and runs to the 30th, 2012, at the San Antonio Art League & Museum, San Antonio, Texas. If you are in that area, my watercolor Tell me it's ok is exhibiting in this prestigious exhibit.
Limited Edition 50 Prints are available through my studio.
This week, I received a wonderful hand written letter from the Texas Watercolor Society, Congratulating me on becoming a Signature Member with the Society! With this prestigious membership, I may use the letters TWS with my signature on original paintings. I'm very honored!
Hopefully, I'll be able to meet you in New Mexico at the Opening July 5th! If not, don't worry, as we plan on taking photos of the event, and I'll update everyone with images and how it went!
Have a happy and safe weekend!
Debbie
Friday, June 15, 2012
'Summer Snooze' by Valarie Wolf
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The Spokane Story Teller with Appaloosa Horse in Watercolor by Debbie Flood
Spokane Story Teller 17 x 21 inches Watercolor on 300lb Watercolor Paper. $1,400.00 USD
The Spokane Story Teller is finished. Boy, there sure was/is a lot of detail in this painting, but I had so much fun with it!
I thank Debbie Herzman for her generosity, of supplying images to me, of her costumes that she sewed for her own Appaloosa Horses. And for taking the time to give me background information on the Costume.
This story teller, was from the Spokane Tribe, in Spokane, Washington. The Story Teller was embellished with many beads, and shells and she wore the hat of a White Man.
The Appaloosa Horse, on the red saddle bag, represents the Spokane Lady at the Horse Parade.
I plan on putting this painting into the International Museum of Art of El Paso, Texas, Solo Exhibit in 2013. The painting will be available for purchase through the Museum, during that time.
Thank you for following the progress of this painting. I enjoyed painting it, and I hope you enjoyed watching.
Next up, for the Tribal theme, is a Warrior, his War Horse and the Warrior Shirt he has been honored with.
Debbie
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