An Unexpected Collaboration
An Unexpected request from a Collector lead to a well learned lesson for this Artist.
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Tina
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
Lean in Dear Artist, Friend, What you create is important.
Artist, Tina Lawver's, journal entry encourages other artists to be in the act of creating and shares why.
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Tina
- Nov 26, 2022
- 2 min
"Olde Winter"
All the time, I'm pinning photos. When a photo gives me an emotion, I save it. I know there is something there in that gut reaction...
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Tina
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
"The Holdout"
Winter is coming. Just step outside, take in a deep breath...you may decide that Winter is actually here. My family always had...
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Tina
- Oct 14, 2022
- 3 min
6 Words that changed my Art forever
("Empathy" the above painting is now owned by a treasured Collector) Yes, it was 6 words said at the perfect time in the life of this...
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Tina
- Oct 10, 2022
- 1 min
Cues from a Sunrise (a painting in process)
Most mornings, I watch the sunrise from the kitchen table in our little cottage near the lake. I get to be witness as the light changes...
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Tina
- Sep 20, 2022
- 2 min
Artfully Purposed
When I get into the process of creating a painting, in my heart, I have a knowing that the process and the journey is for me...but the...
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Tina
- Jun 25, 2022
- 3 min
Are You an Art Collector? (of course you are!)
5 Reasons to Collect Original Art Whether we realize it or not, we actually do collect art. We, in fact, are Art Collectors. We purchase...
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Tina
- Jun 15, 2022
- 2 min
Artful Thoughts While Painting
There is something incredibly special and fresh to me about the moment I pull out a blank canvas or a clean sheet of art paper and place...
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Tina
- May 2, 2022
- 2 min
I Get to do this! Upcoming Events
I am so incredibly excited to be selected as a featured artist for the month of June at the beautiful gallery in Minerva, OH called...
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Tina
- Apr 19, 2022
- 2 min
So, Why do you do this?
Sometimes, a joyful and surprising thing happens and following the flow of inspiration no longer becomes a choice but like an adventurous pa
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Tina
- Apr 17, 2022
- 2 min
"A New Wave"
I did a study recently where the subject of art being subjective came up. You know...you like what you like and it's ok that you like it...
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Tina
- Apr 5, 2022
- 2 min
Painting in Opposition
During my 1 year journey through a mastery art program that takes it's participants through many disciplines in creating art, (drawing,...
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Tina
- Feb 14, 2022
- 3 min
"For the Love of Abstract"
The Freeing process of making a mark How much do I love this quote attributed to Kandinsky, who has been called the father of abstract...
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Ted Lawver
- Dec 12, 2021
- 3 min
You Have a Voice Worth Hearing
Our position within a family or group sometimes determines how our voice is heard and thus formed. I grew up in an amazing family where...
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Tina
- Nov 2, 2021
- 3 min
The Paradox and the Purpose
This had a ringing of truth as I read it. The saying goes..."get comfortable with being uncomfortable" Right? There's no comfort if you...
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Tina
- Jun 4, 2021
- 2 min
Why Post Undone Paintings?
I'm getting ready to come and participate in the Annual Artful Blooms Garden Tour in Historic Zoar, OH and I'm spending lots of time in...
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Tina
- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
Painting Pure
Do You like color? I mean really love color...like the paint aisle in the art supply store is akin to the candy aisle in the little...
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Ted Lawver
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
Aha Moments
We travel through this life for the most part in a repetitive fashion. Nothing much changes. Get up at the same time, eat the same...
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Tina
- Mar 12, 2021
- 2 min
From a Blank Canvas
As an Artist living a creative life that carries with it all the obvious definitions and the surface expectations those titles have, I've...
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