"Just as the bird sings or the butterfly soars, because it is his natural characteristic, so the artist works.”
-Alma Gluck
photo © Melissa Chabot, Unsplash @meli77
"Every artist writes his own autobiography."
"An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one."
“The Art of a People is a True Mirror to Their Minds.”
“The art of a people is a true mirror to their minds.” -Jawaharlal Nehru
The School of Athens by Raphael, 1510-1511, painted during the High Renaissance, Italy
~Ana Livingston, Fine Artist & Muralist
Art Expansion Plan: Happening Over the Next Few Months!
Hello, friends! I thought I'd stop by and let you know that I have been working diligently on a new art expansion plan that will be coming to fruition within the coming months.
As many of you may not know, between working in the Tampa, FL area as well as in Los Angeles, the vast majority of my artwork sales are generated from private commissions--either the individual has seen my work in galleries, private homes or on the side of very large buildings. In addition to my current projects, I now plan to create and offer affordable works on various online sites such as Fine Art America, Saatchi Art, etc. This is an exciting new phase for me as I can now create works that will be available to many more people. So I'm happy and excited to have you along for this journey!
I will still be accepting commissions, as always, so if you still have that wild idea you'd just love to have put on canvas or paper, contact me and let me know the specifics!
We'll talk again soon!
~Ana
"Art is the Signature of Civilizations." -Beverly Sills
~Ana
Happy New Year! I Love You With All My Art!
"The Responsibility of Artists" by Ana Livingston Fine Artist
"The reality is that artists have a gigantic hand in injecting
the beauty and vitality we all enjoy in present day life.
I wrote an article about this very subject: the role of the
artist in society and how their creative impact is broad and deep.
"Without the beauty continually brought into being by the many
players in the various genres of art, this world would be a dull
soulless place. My personal role and responsibility as an artist
is to not only create beautiful work that uplifts others, but to
also actively support my fellow artists.
"Art is my job, my life and my love,and I wouldn’t have it any other way."
~Ana Livingston, Fine Artist
www.analivingstonfineartist.com
Hearty THANK YOU to my Current Art Supporters on Patreon!
Hello! I recently created a "Support-An-Artist" page on the crowd-funding website Patreon*, and I'm here to thank those who have already made pledges to me and my art! I appreciate you all SO much for having faith in my artistic goals!
My heartfelt thanks to:
For more information about PATREON, MY ART GOALS, as well as MY PATREON PAGE, please click the images below!
*What IS Patreon?
Ana's Patreon Page!
Ana's Artistic Goals!
If you are interested in supporting me in my artistic journey, Patreon pledges begin at only $1/month! Or you may use the secure payment site STRIPE to make a one-time donation:
Pledges start at as little as $1/month!
OR donation through the secure payment site, STRIPE:
You have my unending thanks!
~Ana
Day Seven, Grapefruit Mural, Clearwater, Florida: My Place in the Sun
I'm back! Here are two shots from today's progress. The first is my scene every morning. I love it. :D
And here's today's image of panel #1. Still more work to do but it's coming along!
I'll be back at the walls tomorrow around my usual time of 6:30am; I'm getting excited as I can feel completion day coming soon. :D More tomorrow!
~Ana
Day Six, Grapefruit Mural, Clearwater, Florida: Changes
Well, the inevitable day arrived where I decided to make a change. I wasn't happy with the grapefruit segments on Panel #2 (with the curling rind), so painted over it and quickly began the detailing process anew. I think, all in all, it will end up looking more "correct".
My day today was cut short so am hoping to spend a bit more time painting tomorrow.
Before on the left; revised on the right. Even though I've just started the repair process, I think it was a good decision to make the change.
And here are the full panels after today's short time at the walls:
Panel #1: just now starting some refinement on the segments
Still a ton of work to do, but am now more content with the segments. Stay tuned for refinement next week!
I hope you all have an excellent (and quick!) Friday tomorrow so that we can all jump into our weekends. And again, thanks for your interest. It is appreciated. :D
~Ana
Close-Up Shots of my Grapefruit Mural in Clearwater, Florida
Here are two close-up shots of my progress. It was 84 degrees at my back today; the sun heats up the walls like a hotplate, and the paint dries almost on contact. Despite all, I love what I do! :D
Paint dries within seconds. One has to be accurate with one's strokes!
Starting to shape up. Still a lot of work to do!
