PWAS Members Answer Some Artist Questions Part 2
Occasionally I ask the art group, the Prince William Art Society members questions and create blog posts from whomever answers. The members were recently presented some questions about
their art. In blue are their answers to the below questions. They also
show some of their favorite artworks they have created thus far.
1. How many 'sellable' artworks have you created so far in your lifetime, best guess?
2. Do you find it better to focus on one medium or experiment with many? (Your favorite?)
3. What advice would you give your younger self when starting out? (Lessons learned!)
4. Do you keep a sketchbook or inspiration journal? (An idea book!)
5. What artwork have you completed that you are most proud of? (Did it sell?)
Let's take a look at what their answers are... You can click on a photo to enlarge it.
From PWAS Member Lizzy Javier
Question # 1
I have not been painting that long but it's probably less than 10.
Question # 2
I
usually paint with acrylics. But sometimes switch to watercolor,
pencil, or pen. Also, every month I get together with other artists
friends and teach each other a new project (glass, resin, mixed media).
It is nice to have a new challenge.
Question #3
I will tell my younger self: Not to stop painting while I go to the University, get married and work as Physical Therapist.
Question #4
I do not keep a sketchbook. I keep a photo book. I usually paint from photos I have taken.
Question #5
I
am most proud of an acrylic painting of a group of Maasai women in
Africa. I sold it a year ago. Also, I am proud of a watercolor painting
of a Lion.
From PWAS Member Eric Ndofor
1. How many 'sellable' artworks have you created so far in your lifetime, best guess? ~1000 if limited to paintings and portraits. If you include commercial art, it will be to many to estimate.
2. Do you find it better to focus on one medium or experiment with many? (Your favorite?), I like to experiment with many but my favorite is acrylic.
3. What advice would you give your younger self when starting out? (Lessons learned!)- Networking with the right people, dream big and take calculated risks, and branding
4. Do you keep a sketchbook or inspiration journal? (An idea book!) - Yes
(however not a journal per say but just a folder where I store things
that inspire me and to an small extend what would appeal to viewers.
5. What artwork have you completed that you are most proud of? (Did it sell?) - There
are a couple, but mostly those with a story that resonates with the
buyer. That is, they bought it because it reflects the story in their
lives or gives the opportunity to think peace, love, and happiness or
reminds them of their roots/home.
Any other PWAS Members have answers to questions?
Author: Donna Liguria is the Blogmaster for the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog and Donna's Cave Paintings Blog, and an artist member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) in Woodbridge, Virginia. And she takes on the PWAS social media duties as well (help me!) Donna specializes in acrylic painting of landscapes, seascapes, historic locations, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com and her Donna's Esty site to shop her art.
Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 50+-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm (typically, but check the website in case of any changes).
Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership
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