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ARTIST of the DAY: Brooks Salzwedel

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"You Never" (graphite) by Brooks Salzwedel
“You Never…” (graphite) by Brooks Salzwedel

I have been struggling with identity lately, struggling to find my voice again –both metaphorically & literally.  Art is supposed to evoke emotion, possibly incite action.  Added to the experience of the audience, art can evolve, change stories and inspire change for the better, or worse.  The work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Brooks Salzwedel feels intimate, makes me feel vulnerable, maybe a little paranoid.  This organic drawing nestled in a foreign shrine are seemingly devoid of connection, sans proximity.  But, then again, ‘you never’ know what another person battles.

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Brooks Salzwedel!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Dana Hargrove

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"Production of Belonging #1" & "Production of Belonging #2" (collaged acrylic on paper) by Dana Hargrove
“Production of Belonging #1 & #2” (collaged acrylic on paper) by Dana Hargrove

“As we traverse the land, we may find our search for utopia
leads us on a journey that offers, on the surface, little more
than a façade of our ideals.” —Dana Hargrove

After another week on the road, it is easy for me to begin to see patterns in the towns through which I drive — aspects of the constructs that seem to reflect back the personality of the town, be they real or fabricated. Imagine my delight to find the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Dana Hargrove.  I invite you to take the time to investigate more of Dana’s work and her exploration of this concept.

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Learn more about AAAD Artist of the Day,
the Aspect Formations series by Dana Hargrove!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Laura Lein-Svencner

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"Steady Your Course" & "Refrain" (mixed-media collage) by Laura Lein-Svencner!
“Steady Your Course” & “Refrain” (mixed-media collage) by Laura Lein-Svencner

I struggle with self-doubt like every artist, like every person.  I struggle with balance and/or learning to live with imbalance.  I want peace and tranquility, but lack the self-control to say “no” often enough to allow time for the peace.  I find myself annoyed by the gospel of “busy” but fulfilling the stereotype repeatedly.  Art is the exception.  Art prompts but stills me, makes things clearer.

The mixed-media collage work today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Laura Lein-Svencner gave me a little perspective today, helped me weigh options.  Pause for just a moment…

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ARTIST of the DAY: Elise Wehle

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"Veils 4" & "At the Gates 5" by Elise Wehle
“Veils 4” & “At the Gates 5” by Elise Wehle

“Making art makes me conscious of my hands again, and all
of my work requires time-intensive, redundant
movements that remind me that not everything is as
instantaneous as a click of a mouse.” –Elise Wehle

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I get her, this artist. The meticulous work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Elise Wehle combines meticulous hand-cut detail with patient composition, creating lush portraits and landscapes that make me long for travel and vacation.  Art’s truest purpose is to evoke emotion & prompt action.  Where does this work transport you?

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Dream with the hand-cut collage work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Elise Wehle!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Jennie Traill Schaeffer

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Ms. Cupcakes on the Red Carpet Oil on Panel by Jennie Traill Schaeffer
Ms. Cupcakes on the Red Carpet (oil on panel) by Jennie Traill Schaeffer

“I explore the relationship of the subjects as an almost religious icon, as a portrait. Everything I paint has an energy that I strive to bring to the surface.” –Jennie Traill Schaeffer

It seems that today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Jennie Traill Schaeffer finds an inner purpose or being, a light if you will, in all objects.  It doesn’t upset me at all that she chose cupcakes this time.  Enjoy this sweet treat…

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Learn more about AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Jennie Trail Schaeffer!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Kathleen M. Robison

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backward & FORWARD

Gaining perspective requires your finding your place in the present day by looking BOTH backward toward the path traveled (or not) & forward to embrace possibilities.  When I came across this pair of portraits by today’s AotD, I found this idea beautifully illuminated. Ironically, Robison is primarily a plein air painter, which cannot be more rooted in the present.  The work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Kathleen M. Robison, offers a beautiful glimpse of Summer contemplation.  (continues below).

"White Scarf" & "Blue Sun Dress" (plein air oil painting) by Kathleen M. Robison
“White Scarf” & “Blue Sun Dress” (plein air oil painting) by Kathleen M. Robison

“Painted this oil painting of a girl who was looking away into the blue sky. The bright light on the scarf drew me in, so did the movement of her hair. Her attitude that day reminded me of the ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’.” — Kathleen M. Robison

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Contemplate new directions with the plein air work of
AAAD’s Artist of the Day, Kathleen M. Robison!

CALL to ARTISTS: Moving Forward

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Learn more about opportunites to Move Forward and earning Brownie Points at AAAD - ArtandArtDeadlines.com!HUNGRY? me too

Because we live 20+ minutes to the closest grocery store, it can be very frustrating to start dinner and realize we’re out of onions or potatoes or eggs or whatever.  So, we are all about menu planning at our house.  This next Call is about planning as well, but it requires your input, your participation.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from AAAD for 2016-17 Planning & Progress.  We have a lot going on, and I need your guidance an input to make sure that AAAD heads in a direction that works for all of us.  I even formatted it like our normal calls to be certain that I don’t shake up the routine too much, ha.  Keep reading…

CALL to ARTISTS:
Moving Forward from AAAD

 

Enter the Small Plates Exhibit at The Balcony in Knoxville, TN sponsored by AAAD!ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists.  You may notice that we have eliminated the Featured Artist program in an effort to publish more of the ART in our name, Art & Art Deadlines.  If you have an interest in being an Artist of the Day, we want to hear from you!  Look in the juror section for an add’l bonus!

MEDIA:  Are we including all the media Calls you want?  Am I missing something?  Am I under-representing your media?  Please tell me.  I largely post at the request of jurors and gallerists, so sometimes I unintentionally wear blinders.

DEADLINE:  April 18, 2016.  AAAD has a #smallworks (9×12 or smaller) Call out with an April 18th deadline, SMALL PLATES: A Response to Hunger.  $5 Entry & open to prints. Please enter so that we can provide more show opportunities in the future!

NOTIFICATION:  Now.  Tell me what you need from AAAD.  We have incorporated a lot of changes over the years based on readers’ suggestions.  And, I am open to more.  The site will undergo some dramatic aesthetic changes and alterations to the formatting of posts and subscriptions, and you can help shape that process.  The resources will remain the same, and you’re simply stuck with the food references.  But, I’m open to hearing you.  Email me, leave a comment on the post (link to comments at top) or reply to your subscription email.  Any way you wanna…

FEE:  None.  I am maintaining my commitment to NOT charge artists for use of this site. Ever.

Learn how you can help #saveERNIE!JUROR:  R.L. (Rachel) Gibson, continues to be the Editor.  Me.  Publication has been a bit sporadic lately because of events that left my family stranded in rural Virginia for a while.  Dramatic, I know.  I try not to publish personal posts often.  But you were so kind when I lost my father a few years ago, that I thought I would share.  Here’s the whole #saveERNIE story.  So many of you ask me if there is anything you can do to help out at AAAD.  There is.  Instead of paying a $5 Artist of the Day fee or the $15 Artist to Love fee, donate $10 to #saveERNIE, I will enter you for FREE in both the Artist of the Day competition & Artist to Love directory.  Plus, you have a chance to win a house concert.  Time runs out Monday, August 18th, so hurry.

SALES:  Selling art?  Yes?  YEAH!  No? Maybe I can help.  I will be travelling the country this summer giving career development seminars at Arts agencies and collectives.  If you have a ideas for someone that I should approach with seminars, including “How to Price Your Art”, “Creative Branding” & more, let me know.

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Click to Read the Full Call for Small Plates: A Response to Hunger!

ARTIST of the DAY: Melissa Hill

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star light STAR BRIGHT

Some days are tougher than others.  On the toughest of days, I wish for the ability to see things through a larger lens, if you will.  I wish for perspective.  The ability to see things without the subjectivity of whim or personal tragedy or privilege.  Surely a different view would lend answers to the who and the why.  Or maybe just compassion and tolerance for others, for oneself.  The work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Melissa Hill, gave me just a glimpse of that perspective I crave.  (continues below).

"The Stars Remember Pangea" by Melissa Hill (installation)
“The Stars Remember Pangea” by AAAD Artist of the Day Melissa Hill (installation)

“I hope that my work has enough longevity and nuance for people to look at it and take something from it and for those same people to walk through life, change themselves, and then reflect upon it in a different light. I want their interpretation to shift and evolve as they do. I want this because in the end, I think that the act of creating and recreating is at the very heart of being human.” — Melissa Hill

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Ponder the big questions with the work of
AAAD’s Artist of the Day, Melissa Hill!

ARTIST of the DAY: Mark Castator

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cooling OFF

My brain spins. And my mouth usually keeps up. I turned to my husband recently & asked, “Are your ears tired? I can’t seem to shut up.”  I struggle to quiet my mind, hence twenty years of insomnia. Some days I require a sole project or a single object upon which to focus to have a more solitary soundtrack in my head. I find the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Mark Castator, requires me to concentrate on the forms within the form which is oddly calming. (continues below)

Learn more about AAAD Artist of the Day sculptor Mark Castator!
Leda: Moons of Jupiter by sculptor Mark Castator

“Engage the eye. Quiet the mind. Open the heart.” —Mark Castator

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Calm your mind with the work of
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Mark Castator!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Barbara Witkowska

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gray DAYS

Cold weather can be lovely –in its season. But I crave blue skies. I get a few during winter’s grip; however, as March marches forward, I am growing intolerant of the gray days. My optimistic nature makes me want to find the beauty in the gray.  Imagine my delight to find the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Barbara Witkowska with all his glorious shades of gray. (continues below)

Paintings by Barbara Witkowska
Work by Barbara Witkowska

“The idea of human value intrigues me, the desire for domination & power over the world.” —Barbara Witkowska

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Celebrate the shades of gray in the work of
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Barbara Witkowska!

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