Kelly Jeanette Swift

During the month of October I will be showing some of my work along with others at ArtCurious Gallery in Boone's Creek, Tn. It will be during a state wide art event called Quiver Quest -celebrating Autumn and Halloween. My work will be in the Autumn part of the exhibit. I love Halloween, but I can't do scary stuff. These are the works I'll be showing. I hope I sell some. Wish me luck! Burning Bushes on the Hill 18 x 24 mixed media October Morning 18 x 24 mixed media September Day 30 x 40 mixed media The Pumpkin Patch at Night 20 x 24 mixed media Sunflowers at Sunser 18 x 24 mixed media

Yes, I agree with this article. This is why I do abstracts. I want people to be pulled in to my work. To study it and find new things. To have an emotional connection to it http://www.salon.com/2016/ 12/18/ this-is-your-brain-on-art-a -neuroscientists-lessons-o n-why-abstract-art-makes-o ur-brains-hurt-so-good/ #.WFhPdMhWGsI.facebook (Rotko)

Seems like 1913 was a awesome year for art. If it were not for WW1, what could of been revealed by artists of the day. 

Such a beautiful book. I love handmade books. Someday I might even try doing one myself. Also, woodcut was my favorite form of printing when I took the class. It is time consuming and I am an impatient person, but maybe I can do some small ones. There's a thought.

          I think this is my favorite Picasso painting. It is so intriguing. 

Last week I was given some good advice from a great selling artist and have decided to take said advice. I have decided to tighten in my online presence as an artist and close down some of the sites that I am on.  I just do not have the time to monitor my pages on them, look at other artists' works, and comment.  Honestly, I haven't been on many of them in years. I have also decided concentrate on painting and trying to sell originals and getting into galleries, so I am closing down my print sites. I really haven't sold on those either. My work just does not lend itself well to prints. To much texture and "bling" in them. I rather have people own the real thing and I do offer smaller pieces at better prices. I am hoping to have my house paid off by the end of the year at which time I am quitting my 40+hours six days a week job, getting something part time and just working on my art career. Some more decisions will be made then as well.