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ARTIST of the DAY: Leslie Haines

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"V is for Vampire Bat" (digital collage) by Leslie Haines
“V is for Vampire Bat” (digital collage) by Leslie Haines

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“The strength of the vampire is that people
will not believe in him.” —Garrett Fort

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I find it is often the monsters of the imagination that delight us as children, but the reality of those monsters sometimes haunt us in adulthood.  The “Animal Abecedary” of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Leslie Haines, reminds us that “A” can be for “Apple”, but it can also be for “Alligator”.  Check out the full series!

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Revisit the ABCs of good design with today’s
AAAD Artist of the Day, digital artist Leslie Haines!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Kim K Whittemore

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"The Exit" (digital surrealism) by Kim K. Whittemore!
“The Exit” (digital surrealism) by Kim K. Whittemore!

“Every exit is an entry somewhere else.” —Tom Stoppard

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Life is about change.  It isn’t convenient.  It isn’t easy.  The best we can hope for a dignified exit.  Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day Kim K. Whittemore captures the art of exiting well beautifully.  You are not stuck.  Contemplate change.

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Find possibilities in the surrealist work of
AAAD Artist of the Day Kim K. Whittemore!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Elizabeth Busey

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(l-r) "Out of Many , One" & "Unforseen" (linocuts) by Elizabeth Busey
(l-r) “Out of Many , One” & “Unforseen” (linocuts) by Elizabeth Busey

“Pay attention to the things that are important.” — Elizabeth Busey

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Be careful not to let yourself be distracted from the things that really matter to you by the face value of current events.  The linocuts from today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Elizabeth Busey, are a timely reminder that the planet upon which we are all spinning through the universe requires our attention, our protection.  Pay attention.

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Contemplate the beauty of the natural world with the work of today’s
AAAD Artist of the Day, printmaker Elizabeth Busey!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Barend Paul Barnard

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"white Tara" (acrylic on canvas) by Barend Paul Barnard
“white Tara” (acrylic on canvas) by Barend Paul Barnard

“when it was her time to ascend
she chose to stay on earth”
—Barend Paul Barnard

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Every day is a choice.  The best we can do is be honest and try to be of help.  Be your best self.  When I saw “white Tara” by today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Barend Paul Barnard, I immediately thought fierce warrior for good.  She looks us in eye –forward, not ferocious.  I am inspired.

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Find your inspiration for today in the work of
AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Barend Paul Barnard!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Richard Brocken

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"glamour" (photography) by Richard Brocken
“glamour” (photography) by Richard Brocken

“They knew everything about us though we couldn’t fathom
them at all. We knew finally that the girls were really
woman in disguise.” –Jeffrey Eugenides

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It has been a revolutionary sort of weekend.  I am struggling to figure out what to make of the adults in this world.  While I am trying not to give up on people who should KNOW better, my heart finds relief in the children that DO better.  Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Richard Brocken, offers a view, often of children, that is reverent and ethereal, sometimes funny or mischievous.  Entirely humane.

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Find the humane in the work of AAAD Artist of the Day,
photographer Richard Brocken!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Kelly Jo Shows

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"Portrait of Artist Rose Eken" (left) & "Portrait of Artist Dustin Yellin" (right) by Kelly Jo Shows
“Portrait of Artist Rose Eken” (left) & “Portrait of Artist Dustin Yellin” (right) by Kelly Jo Shows

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“Shoes speak volumes about who we are. After time
they develop a character all their own.” — KJ Shows

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Community is what you make it.  Creative endeavors are often solitary, singular.  I have, over the years, developed a love for creating my own artistic community online, worldwide.  When I learned of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Kelly Jo Shows, I instantly knew we were of similar ilk.  I appreciate how he reaches out to those whose work he knows and loves, but whose person he does not necessarily know at all. Bridging gaps of time and space… with shoes.

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Journey into studios abroad with the work
of AAAD Artist of the Day, Kelly Jo Shows!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Annie Hermes

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"Gun Won" (acrylic on canvas, 36"x36") by Anne Hermes
“Gun Won” (acrylic on canvas, 36″x36″) by Annie Hermes

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“Most homicides in the United States are committed
with firearms, especially handguns.“ –from NIJ.gov

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I live in the South where gun ownership is common. Hunting & recreational shooting are part of the culture where I live.  Gun control is a heated debate.  Do I believe there are responsible gun owners? Sure.  Do I think I have the capacity to be a responsible gun owner? Sure.  Would I give up my right to bear arms?  Today–this minute.  The epidemic of gun violence has to end.  Maybe there is an answer to that epidemic that still allows for gun ownership.  But, today, as of this minute, no one has found it.  Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Annie Hermes, puts the question of gun violence in your face, on an enormous scale, in surreal color.  Do we have your attention?

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You can’t avoid the questions posed by
the work of AAAD Artist of the Day, Annie Hermes!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Liz Ruest

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"Coordinated Drift" (digital collage, 61 layers) by Liz Ruest
“Coordinated Drift” (digital collage, 61 layers) by Liz Ruest

“In the desire to find the new, do we also mourn the old,
the left-behind places?” —Liz Ruest

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For years I have been trying to find the balance between the whirlwind of excitement that comes with every new milestone in my job with the desire to be still and quiet and ponder.  For me it is the balance between ‘busy’ and ‘creative’.  As grateful as I am to have the opportunity to work a non-traditional job as a performing artist, I miss the creative freedom to produce all of the visual work that consumes my quieter hours.  Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Liz Ruest, captures that struggle for me.  Can we move forward while looking backward?

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Find your own narrative in the digital collage work of AAAD Artist of the Day Liz Ruest!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Peter Bragino

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"Current of the Soul" (acrylic, marker & water pigment) by Peter Bragino
“Current of the Soul” (acrylic, marker & water pigment) by Peter Bragino

“It’s a gift of the intuition that helped me know from a very early age what I would do in life. It’s the first time I fully recognized my soul. That’s why the inner connection to self is so important to me and why my work focuses on celebrating and shining a light on that relationship. I believe everyone has the ability and the right to connect in that way with their own inner knowing. I believe that all personal wisdom and true direction comes from that connection.” — Peter Bragino

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Wading through this year’s schedule of exciting trips and new adventures has also left me mourning a loss of creative time.  But I make the schedule.  Do I over-schedule so I have a way to excuse lower production.  Is it self sabotage?  Is it a lack of inner connection to my creative self?  The work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Peter Bragino, reminds me that the ability to connect lies in all of us, but the will must be our own.

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Connect to your own creativity through the work of
AAAD Artist of the Day Peter Bradigo!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Erwin Wurm

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"Bad Thoughts II" (bronze, patina) by Erwin Wurm
“Bad Thoughts II” (bronze, patina) by Erwin Wurm

“If you approach things with a sense of humor, people immediately
assume you’re not to be taken seriously. But I think truths about
society & human existence can be approached in different ways.
You don’t always have to be deadly serious. Sarcasm & humor
can help you see things in a lighter vein.” —Erwin Wurm

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During this month, during this season, we all need to figure out how to arm ourselves with humor in defense of the heaviness of being.  Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Erwin Wurm, has such a light touch.  The humor, irony even, helps feel pro-active without dismissing the problem. Thanks, Erwin.

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Arm yourself with the work of AAAD Artist of the Day, Erwin Wurm!

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