June 24th, 2009
‘The Devine Face’- Buddha
Description:
A Face is a reflection of The human soul. When the mind is filled with knowledge and Peace it reflects on the face…Especially eyes…The beauty lies in the knowledge, mind. A painting in the series of Buddha.
‘Foresighted Concentration’
Description:This painting depicts Arjuna…A brave mythical character of ‘Mahabharata’. A great ancient warrior…fought the war for good and justice against the evil. He has a power of hitting the target at his will. Some times only by hearing the sound or by seeing the reflection, he could aim and hit correctly.There is ‘Arjuna’ in everybody of us. If we can foresee our aims, we can really hit the targets at our will. The need is to focus it, with foresighted concentration. A surreal image from the series of ‘Positive Thoughts’
Title: ‘Walking in to the ‘Orange’,
Description: Everybody can be a ‘Budhha’…It is the knowledge that makes all the difference. when you decide to walk his shown path … you will walk towards the baniyan tree of knoladge in a Orange sea of light…the path you will walk will turn into the path of Flowers…and you will get your followers ( The Lotuses represents the Human Intellect ) Your face will start emiting knoladge, you will glow like him…you will be a ‘Budhha…’ A god of knowledge
Title: ‘Buddha.. Birth and life’
Description: The painting depicts the life of Buddha, He born on ‘Budhha Pornima ( A full Moon Night ) . The Forms on the moon Must have looked like a ‘Shantimudra’ On that day…The Closed lotuses in the Night part represents the State of the society…A society without Real knowledge… And with his arrival, The first ray of Knowledge falling on The closed lotus and it starts blooming…The Baniyan tree in the center represents Buddha’s knowledge…rooted deep in the hearts of ocean and emerged high till the heights of the sky…The middle Lotus represents Buddha himself…Emitting Knowledge! ( I always represent a human intellect with Lotus as both have a same Ideology)
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June 13th, 2009
By Kathleen Baker
Many artists have both the talent and the interest necessary to connect with galleries and get their work shown to a wider audience. Unfortunately, it’s not always cut and dry as to how this process works and many artists find it intimidating to approach galleries or convince themselves that galleries wouldn’t be interested in what they have to offer. Neither is necessarily a reality. Here are some tips that can help bring together artists looking to get recognition with galleries looking for great emerging art.
1.Find your niche. What do you have to offer a gallery that sets you apart and makes you a unique artists working today? Work on coming up with a way to quickly and accurate describe just what it is you do that would be compelling to someone else.
2. Network. Sometimes all it takes is knowing the right person to get you an inroad to a show in a gallery. Ask your artist friends and anyone else in the business if they know a gallery that might be interested in your work. It’s amazing how far dropping a name can go.
3. Be professional. You’re unlikely to get too far in marketing your work if you don’t have a neat portfolio, a website and some professional looking business cards. While it is an expense at the outset, it’s also a great investment in your career.
4. Research. Going into galleries blindly without knowing anything about the work they generally show or the gallery themselves is not a good move. If you wan to make a good impression, do your research and only approach those galleries for whom your work would be a good match. Better yet, be able to explain why you think this is the case.
5. Prepare your portfolio. Your portfolio is really what’s going to do the talking for you so make sure you’ve really pulled together your best work. You’ll also want to make sure that you have a good selection of images either in print or on the web so that interested parties can get a more comprehensive idea of your style and who you are as an artist.
Getting your work from the studio to the gallery is a big step, and sometimes a scary one. With a little preparation and a lot of confidence, you can make the leap and start reaping the rewards of letting the world see your work.
This post was contributed by Kathleen Baker, who writes about an accredited online degree. She welcomes your feedback at KathleenBaker3212 at gmail.com
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June 3rd, 2009
'Buddha.. Birth and life' Size 36 by 60 inches Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Born in Ratnagiri a beautiful town in Maharashtra in 1977. Sanjay Kulkarni came to pune in1995. He graduated in Applied Arts from Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, in Pune, in 2000.
Sanjay began his career by working on projects of art direction in Films, Serials, and with Advertising Agencies as a Creative Director, while painting simultaneously.
Sanjay Kulkarni has won some prestigious awards like Cead (Creative Excellence in advertising and design). His achievements includes, an addition in a prestigious School for art, Canterbury Christ Church University Collage in United Kingdom.The first recognition came when he participated in a Nag foundation exhibition with reputed contemporary National Artists.
His style is characterized by contemporary modernist figures, a unique graphic approach, a connection to the philosophical side of life, rendered mysteriously by bright colors, and rich textures.
There is a deep impact of rigorous thinking of the artist, seen prominently in his themes like Krishna, Clown, Mother and child, And Buddha.The themes Reflect Positive approach to life. His paintings have a story to narrate to a viewer.
The Artist lives and works in Pune.
Click on an image below to view full size images, including descriptions. If you wish to purchase any of these works, email Sanjay directly at greycellscommunications@gmail.com to check on availability.
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Wings
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The Ray of Hope. Size 24 by 36 inches.
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The Mother. Size 18 by 30 inches.
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Foresighted Concentration
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Walking in to the ‘Orange’ Size: 36 By 48 Inches Medium: Acrylic on canvas
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‘Buddha.. Birth and life’ Size 36 by 60 inches Medium: Acrylic on canvas
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June 2nd, 2009
Adri Botha, Cape Town, South Africa
“Baptism of Fire” and it is acrylic on canvas and sized 16” x 16”
How I came about the name for this painting was rather interesting and if you’d like to read about it, please do so by visiting my blog! You are most welcome and post a comment if you like it, thank you!
http://lilabstracts.over-blog.com
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May 24th, 2009
I came across this idea for making fantastic art on wine glasses (fantastic idea for gifts or presents).
By converting Jo Sonja’s Artists’ Gouache into a durable, decorative glass and ceramic paint you can create wonderful glassware. The system allows you to paint on any glass surface without the need for oven curing, so the sky is the limit – even the size of the item doesn’t matter!
The Glass and Tile Painting System consists of a ‘Primer’ (Part A) and a Glass and Tile Painting Medium (Part B) (which we stock in the gallery). Part A is a bonding agent between the glass and paint – it ensures good adhesion of the paint and
eliminates the need to oven cure the painted item. Because the surface is slippery and smooth it will need a tooth to enable the paint to ‘grip’ to, otherwise it will simply wipe off.
How to use the Glass and Tile Painting System
- Apply the primer (Part A) to clean, dry glass or whatever ceramic surface (coffee cups, dinner plates, etc.)
- Mix your chosen Jo Sonja Colours with Glass and Tile Medium (Part B) in a ratio of approximately one part paint to 2-3 parts Medium (the more Medium used the more durable the design).
- Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes before painting the design.
- When dry, varnish with two to three coats of Jo Sonja’s Polyurethane Satin or Gloss Varnish.
- Allow the items to sit for two weeks before use.
Important
- Don’t use this product on plastic.
- Do not use Cadmium Colours on food related items.
- Dishwashers should not be used to wash any item decorated in this way.
- Abrasive cleaning agents may remove parts of the design.
- Tiling grout should not be rubbed across designs.
Design Ideas
You can even decorate a whole set of china coffee cups in different ‘blue and white’ designs.
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May 14th, 2009
We want to see what’s out there!
This is a call to all artists to show us what you’re doing. Simply reply to this post and upload 1 (one) image of your work with a title, brief description and your name. We are looking for user interaction on this site so this is your opportunity to upload something for all to see. If you want to showcase a piece of work to sell, just add a price and an email address to your description so people can contact you to buy the work.
If you wish to place an image of your work, email the image to info@bella-arts.com.au with a title, and your name. Once we have uploaded it, you can add your own comments about your work. Please make sure your images are no larger than 450 pixels wide.
So don’t be shy – upload something now!
Lea, Bella Art Gallery.
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May 6th, 2009
We stock Atelier Interactive Acrylics at Bella Art Gallery, our art supply retail store in Springfield Lakes, QLD.
Atelier Interactive is an acrylic paint with a difference.
Archival quality paint that allows you to rework your acrylic painting and is available in 75 colours. The paint is very versatile, allowing you to continually rework your colours wet-in-wet until you’re happy, as the paint doesn’t form a sudden skin like traditional acrylic paints and is not fast drying.
Fast & Slow Medium can be used with this paint to allow for a faster, or slower drying time, and Atelier also produce a Fine Mist Water Sprayer to gently keep your artwork hydrated whilst you work. These, inconjuntion with Atelier’s patent-pending formulation of the Atelier Interactive paint allows the artist greater creative freedom with their work. Artists are no longer dictated with the fast drying nature of acrylic paints with the use of Atelier Interactive.
More detailed information about Atelier Interactive, including some detailed techniques, can be found at Chroma Australia Pty Ltd’s website here.
Tell us what you think, or upload your images of artwork that you’ve produced using this paint. Simply click on the comment link below. Regards Lea Gleave, Bella Art Gallery.
Artwork painted using Atelier Interactive Paint
Lips Painting - 120cm x 90cm
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April 30th, 2009
Magnificent piece measuring 175cm x 120cm
With over 30 years of professional painting experience, Vencent Ko has built up an international following of his work. His first Solo exhibition in 1989 at PomPidou Gallery in France was followed by many more successful private exhibitions, including Sinjuku Gallery, Japan, various private exhibitions in Korea, Australia, London, England, Spain and Japan. Vencent Ko has also been part of many international art fairs iN Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, New York, Miami, London, Korea and Spain. At the first Sydney Affordable Art Fair, Vencent Ko was a sell-out artist. In 2004, the ABC produced ‘About Vencent Ko’, and Vencent Ko ran his own boutique gallery in the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney, whilst being represented by other highly regarded galleries across Australia. Vencent Ko is a busy artist keeping collectors supplied with his work, and has an enviable waiting list for his work. We are proud to be representing Vencent Ko to the Queensland market, adding to the list of galleries that now represent his work from London to Australia.
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April 25th, 2009
This blog is maintained by Bella Art Gallery. Bella Art Gallery is a commercial art gallery in Springfield Lakes, south-west of Brisbane in Queensland. The gallery is a family run business that sells original artwork, art supplies, framing and art lessons.
This blog offers a range of subjects to do with art, tips for artists, techniques, products, advice, and much more. We invite artists to post their work and talk about what they do.
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April 25th, 2009
Welcome to the Bella Art Gallery online art blog. Find information on artists, art techniques, products and more from this blog. Artists can contribute information and images too!
If you wish to visit the Bella Art Gallery website, go to www.bellaartgallery.com.au.
Blogs will be posted soon. Until then, happy painting.
Lea Gleave
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