Visual Stimulation.

The new look of www.hollydean.com

It's been a hectic time here in the studio, getting ready for two OMMA Exhibits: Feast For The Eyes and Small Wonders South. And the MAG Studio Tour is approaching very quickly - Sep 22 & 23 / 29 & 30.

On top of it all, I discovered an amazing web theme, Archetypon Photographos IV, that I couldn't wait to incorporate into my own website. I love the browser full screen images and slideshows. As a visual artist, I want to show my work to full advantage.

These stimulating and inspirational pages are mixed in with the Theme Flood pages that I still love for their elegant design. [You can find my site listed under their Showcase at the bottom of the page.] So that's what I have been busy with, on top of lots of art production!

I like the new interactive feel at hollydean.com. The home page will be updated often with what's going on and the site will be a more active online hangout. On nearly every page you can click a link to hang out with me on lots of other social media sites and sign up for Mixed Media Musings art emails.  

I am curious to know what you think of the new look - and its ease of use. Please leave comments below so that I can get a good feel for how the changes affect your experience.

Thank you and enjoy this wonderful Autumn weather!

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It's Still Life.

Before Seth Apter's "The Pulse of Mixed Media" book, there were 5 editions of The Pulse online. Or 4 1/2 to be exact. At the time of the book's release, Seth placed the presentation of the latest edition of The Pulse, which included survey responses from over 125 artists, on hold. And now it's here!

Follow "It's Still Life" every Sunday beginning today, June 3rd, over at The Altered Page.

Today, you can see my response to: “Photograph a still life that you create using an array of objects"  Here's a clue of what awaits you...

“If I were asked to say what is at once the most important production of Art and the thing most to be longed for; I should answer; A beautiful House; and if I were further asked to name the production next in importance and the thing next to be longed for; I should answer; A beautiful Book. To enjoy good houses and good books in self-respect and decent comfort, seems to me to be the pleasurable end towards which all societies of human beings ought now to struggle.” William Morris

Have a beautiful day!

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Liebster Blog Award!

Thank You, Dave, over at the blog Clearer Reflections, for giving me the Liebster Blog Award!

Dave creates wonderful mixed media and painting pieces and photography. He is very active in the online artists' community - he takes time (I don't know where he finds it!) to comment regularly and show lots of encouragement and support. He has two Etsy Shops: Reflective Images for photography and Clearer Reflections for art.

The Liebster Blog Award originated in Germany and recognizes up and coming bloggers. It is meant to showcase those who have fewer than 200 followers. (Liebster means "favourite" or "dearest" in German.) This is done in the spirit of pay-it-forward. In accepting this award, the recipient agrees to:

    •    Thank the person that gave them the award and link back to their blog
    •    Copy and paste the award to their blog
    •    Reveal the 5 blogs they have chosen to award and let them know by commenting on their blog

I am thrilled to share with you five bloggers who create beautiful things, live artfully and are more than deserving of being followed! Enjoy your visits to each of these blogs and remember to leave a comment... this thoughtful act is always appreciated :)

Jo Murray - Art
“I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it….” Pablo Picasso. This has become my mantra, and each day I hope to do better work.

Veronique's Art Blog
I'm a visual artist who also loves wool and other natural fibers. I enjoy teaching art to children. This blog is the place where I share my inspirations, my creative process and my art with you.

The Old Stile Press  
For more than thirty years at The Old Stile Press we, Frances & Nicolas McDowall, have been working with artist/printmakers to produce books of great beauty, hand printed in limited editions. We hope that our friends will visit here regularly to see what is going on at the Press.

Barnacle Goose Paperworks  
As a book binder trained in Sydney and Auckland, I am currently interested in drawing, print making, and all aspects of the artist’s book. My lifelong passions have always revolved around books, both making and reading, and natural history.

Not Against Type 
Adventures in letterpress printing, writing, books & art.


And Thank You again, Dave!

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Blogged!

I've been blogged! Thank you, Wyn Vogel. Isn't this online world wonderful? We can so easily discover one another anywhere in the world - armchair travelers indeed.

I have a lot to be thankful for in my life. My loving family, fabulous friends and fellow artists. A creative muse which keeps my mind whirling with ideas and my hands busy making beautiful things. All those who collect these beautiful things and want more!

Hooray for those visionaries who inspire me to follow my heart - William Morris, Sting, Steve Jobs. This life is what we make it. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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