"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:
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You have my unending thanks!
~Ana
Day Eight, Grapefruit Mural, Clearwater, Florida: COMPLETION!
Yes! I finished and have a very happy client! Here are the completion shots:
My client's testimonial:
"Thank you so much. I love the artwork! My sisters are jealous and want to ship you to Ohio to do their houses. Thanks again, it's just what I imagined!" - S.M.
Happiness like this is what makes my job so very worthwhile. :D
~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.
And here are the full panels after today's short time at the walls:
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
Day Five, Grapefruit Mural, Clearwater, Florida: Things Are Heating Up!
Today marks day 5 of my ongoing 2-panel mural here in Clearwater. With the hot spring weather firmly in place, it's becoming a little more challenging. I am satisfied thus far on my progress and will be back at the walls around 6:30am tomorrow (gotta stay ahead of the sun!).
More photos and an update tomorrow. Thanks for your interest! :D
~Ana
Day Four, Grapefruit Mural, Clearwater, Florida: Refinement
Today I feel like things are finally coming together. I still have much more refinement to do on both panels, but that might have to wait a bit. It looks like the bad weather that has been sweeping through the midlands (my sympathies) is now due here. Consequently I might not be back to the walls until next week. We'll see...
I hope you all are well and happy. When you have a moment, do check in and let me know how you're treating life. :D
Love,
~Ana
Day Three: The Grapefruit Mural, Clearwater, Florida: Coming to Life
Day 3 in the lovely Florida sun. It's quite beautiful out as long as you can withstand the high temperature...in the direct sun..for hours. I happen to like it (as long as there's a breeze,) so no complaints here.
I worked on the two whole grapefruit today; one each on the two panels.
I'll probably be working on the grapefruit halves tomorrow. Lots of reshaping and defining to do with these. All in all, I'm just happy the blobs are starting to come to life!
More tomorrow...
~Ana
Day Two: The Grapefruit Mural, Clearwater, Florida: Adding Layers of Paint
Second day at the two-panel Grapefruit Mural. No refinement as yet; just applied some bright colors. At least they're pretty blobs now. :) I'll be back at it tomorrow!
Close-up of applying a second layer. I am primarily left-handed, but when it comes to painting I am ambidextrous.
Day One: The Grapefruit Mural, Clearwater, Florida. Quick Base Coat on Both Panels
First day on a private commission dual-panel piece here in sunny Clearwater, Florida. Perfect activity for Earth Day!
~Ana
Quick Sketch of First Panel of the Grapefruit Mural, Clearwater, Florida
Happy Earth Day!
~Ana
My Little Slice of Heaven
I wanted to share my special place—just a couple blocks from my home. It’s where I feel like I can connect with the rest of the world.
Wishing all my friends a wonderful weekend and Happy Easter. Be well!
~Ana
Coming Soon: Clearwater, Florida's Exterior "Grapefruit Mural" by Ana Livingston
Coming this month of April 2014: a private commission exterior mural dubbed the "Grapefruit Mural"
by Tampa Bay's Fine Artist & Muralist, Ana Livingston.
Stay tuned for daily updates!
~Ana
Decadence, Part 2: Colombian Santander Dark Chocolate
And yes, it's very good. :D
~Ana
Coffee and Overindulgence: Two Peas in a Pod
A friend just flew in from Colombia bearing gifts: Cafe Quindio, Cafe Oribia, Cafe Mariscal, and, of course, Juan Valdez. Let the coffee (over) indulgence begin!
The Last Strokes
Tools of the Mural Artist's Trade
"Freedom on the Wing" by Ana Livingston
It's all about being in the right place at the right time.
"Freedom on the Wing"
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