my first day on the blog

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

my first day on the blog

I've been researching blogs for a couple of weeks. It got narrowed down to BlogSpot and WordPress. It heard pros and cons of both. Two deciding factors behind my decision to go with BlogSpot:

(1) WordPress requires that your web host provides 2 things: PHP version 4.3 or greater, and MySQL version 4.0 or greater. My web host plan with Interscot Network (Express Host) does not support WordPress; I would have to upgrade to the next plan (Enterprise Host), at double the price.

(2) Many friends/colleagues recommended BlogSpot, and I trust all of them!

After I get a bit more acclimated, I will post info. about my recent experience at the Surtex/National Stationary Shows, as well as presentations on selling & licensing art & design.

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Artist Statement

I have been drawing and painting since I was a child. I would sit for hours drawing mandalas with my colored pencils, entranced by the geometric shapes and rich colors. It wasn’t until recently, however, that I started to call myself an artist. That self-defining moment coincided with my falling in love with pastels.

I began working with pastels right after I began swimming with wild dolphins. I wanted to be able to convey through my art the emotional, ethereal quality of this deeply spiritual experience. The vibrant colors and wonderful textures of pastels drew me right back into that ocean world as I painted. Soon I was led to paint other “landscapes” in nature that moved and inspired me.

The Earth is sacred to me. When I begin a painting, the moment the pastel touches the paper, my mind slows down, and I enter a peaceful, meditative state. As I paint, I become deeply immersed in my surroundings, and the joy of playing with color and light fills me. These are sacred moments—when I feel both awe at the beauty around me and humility at being part of something greater than myself.

What I try to do with my paintings is evoke the richness of a particular moment, with all of its sensations and emotions. Art is my way of honoring a special place or experience, usually in the natural world, and of celebrating the wonders of the universe. In my artwork, I step away from my rational mind and allow my spirit to create the art. The completed painting is about what is in my heart as well as what I see with my eyes.

ASK Design - Anne S. Katzeff

Wednesday, May 20, 2009