Art, Writing, and Adventure of Jordyn van Gaalen
This was my first year participating in the Fruita Farmers Market. I chose a handful and Saturdays throughout the summer to set up a booth of my artwork to sell. As is the case with most markets, fairs, and festivals, it's a great way to interact with fellow artisans and small business as well as …
Photography and Enjoying the Moment One of my favorite quotes is from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (one of my all time favorite movies). Sean O'Connell says, “If I like a moment, I mean, me… personally, I don’t like to have the distraction of a camera. I just want to stay in it. Right …
“No, life cannot be understood flat on a page. It has to be lived; a person has to get out of his head, has to fall in love, has to memorize poems, has to jump off bridges into rivers, has to stand in an empty desert and whisper sonnets under his breath:I’ll tell you how …
My Essential Art Tools My lifestyle consists of traveling, seasonal work, and living in one room spaces (one of which is 190 square feet). Because of this, I must make tough decisions as an artist. These materials give me the most versatility and aid me in creating what I am most passionate about. Nikon …
“I could do that!” is a phrase I quite often hear in regards to art, especially in abstract art. These words come from a lack of understanding. And also a lack of experience. But it takes listening to hear and see what is happening. There is a story. There is something beneath the surface. There …
Music has always been a big influence for my art and writing. First of all, there is the depth of the lyrics. A story is often being told. Yet the story is constrained to the flow of the melody. The story fights against time and rhythm. Thought and intentionality must be put into each line. …
Studio Discipline: Balancing Creativity and Productivity When I entered into college as a freshman with a degree in art, I was nowhere close to where I needed to be in studio discipline. In fact, I was quite clueless. It's easy to chalk it up to playing a sport, traveling nearly every weekend, and wanting to …
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