Hello Artists and Art lovers!
While Gallery hopping the other day on Highland Avenue, our Arts district, I was amazed at the beautiful work in all the galleries. Paintings, sculpture, and beautiful pottery! A large “happy” painting made me stop to enjoy and think of a great article I read about the way you feel when you write influences your writing. Of course! The same way your mood goes, that’s the way your painting or sculpture will…So before you start your work, goof off! I bet you can think of a few things you would like to do, like exercise and all those endorphins will make you so happy…
Turn on the music! The one that lifts you and your legs start dancing before you know it, and even your brushes will feel it… You can close your windows or open them so the whole neighborhood celebrates with you. Sing your lungs out! Dr. Gundry says its good, not only for your mood, but your heart!
You just can’t wait to start your work!
Now if your plans were to work on a serious project, lets say, the emotional and physical suffering of refugees, you’ll be in trouble with your happy mood… You can fix it easily by turning on the news! It’s a guarantee! You’ll be just right for that agonizing work…
So you see even artist’s work is influenced by their moods. You can see it easily if you pay attention. The details will tell you all the “secrets”. You’ll be able to “read” them through their work. Did you ever try?
Rodin had said: Most people look at Art but they don’t Really see it…
Ellen Pavlakos
Fifth Avenue Art Gallery Member
“I am a figurative sculptor who likes to work in portraiture and the human form. Working in clay, plaster, stone or wax, the figure is my vehicle of expression. My goal is to utilize a creative language to express clearly my emotional response to the human condition. Approaching the human figure with great respect, I enjoy all stages of creation including the search, struggle, and discoveries. Some time I make a fast maquette to catch a fleeting thought, but most of the time when an idea has fermented in my mind, I get right to making the armature. All the excitement and passion is poured into the actual piece. Greek art is a strong influence. I grew up in Athens where sculpture was very visible in my every day life and had a profound effect in my awareness and love of art.”
