Learning from Vincent Van Gogh

Learning from Vincent Van Gogh

 “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”– Vincent Van Gogh One of my favorite artists is Vincent Van Gogh. Many people don’t realize that Van Gogh worked very hard for many years before he started to paint masterpieces. He was fueled by sheer determination. His art pursuit began from his mid twenties, leaving…

Figure Drawing Practice

Figure Drawing Practice

 “Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad.”– Salvador Dali Everyone knows that to get better at something you need to practise effectively and regularly. Drawing is a highly complex art which involves many different elements and various skill levels. Draw from direct observation to improve your drawing skills, because it is…

Snorkeling in the exotic Caribbean

Snorkeling in the exotic Caribbean

 “The sea, once it casts its spell,holds one in its net of wonder forever.– Jacques Yves Cousteau Puerto Rico’s remarkable geographic diversity extends beneath the surface to its vast marine life with coral reefs, caves, sea walls, and trenches to explore. Puerto Rico possesses offshore islands with some of the best snorkeling beaches in the Caribbean. The offshore island of Culebra has…

Fantasy, the overlooked art movement

Fantasy, the overlooked art movement

 “The only difference between me and a madman isthat I’m not mad.”– Salvador Dali When an artist’s creativity overflows into new ideas that would never have occurred to the majority of us, it’s when a fantasy artwork emerges. Did you know that as a genre, fantasy art does not receive formal recognition and legitimacy like other art movements?…

Energy in the artistic process

Energy in the artistic process

 “The image is more than an idea.It is a vortex or cluster of fused ideasand is endowed with energy.– Ezra Pound Art creation begins in the realm of energy. Everything in our universe has some energy associated with it, and anything that surrounds you may serve as inspiration. Our thoughts are cosmic waves of energy that penetrate time and space. Therefore, imagination fuels creativity and…

Creative people are insatiably curious

Creative people are insatiably curious

 “… imagination embraces the entire world,and all there ever will be to know and understand.– Albert Einstein Some time ago, I read that artists and scientists are not too different from each other. Both use trial-and-error, need patience, apply imagination, are friends with failure, possess curiosity and draw on creativity. I agree. We, artists, are curious people, and curious people always ask…

Art and It’s Many Uses

Art and It’s Many Uses

 “Every child is an artist.The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.– Picasso Art encompasses any creation done to express a worldview, be it real or imaginary. In other words, art allows us to express ideas, emotions, perceptions, and sensations. The uses of art are numerous. It can be used to communicate an…

Pinturas Originales en Brincando El Charco

Pinturas Originales en Brincando El Charco

El viernes estuve compartiendo con varios compañeros artistas y coleccionista de arte entre muchas Pinturas Originales. La exposición Brincando El Charco, fue una actividad muy bonita y bien organizada por la Asociación de Artistas Plásticos de Puerto Rico. Hay obras excelentes que hace que uno se sienta orgulloso de ser parte de esta exhibición. Aquí…

La mente y las Bellas Artes | The mind and the Artist Painting

La mente y las Bellas Artes | The mind and the Artist Painting

Click here to read this article in English > Este cuadro fue inspirado por las preguntas que me hago relacionadas al universo que existe en la mente humana y como estimula las bellas artes. Cosas como el consciente, el inconsciente e historias que surgen en una noche de sueños profundos. Hoy, precisamente desperté en medio…