My Nightmare

Jean Hart Artwork 

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Have you ever had a nightmare? I mean a toss and turn, sweaty dream where you tried to scream and couldn't.......

Guess what showed up on my door step yesterday? 

Yup, that's it. The paintings from the auction I won on the cruise.

Them came Friday and as yet I haven't opened it yet.

Why? 

Because I'm nervous. I had this horrible dream that I tore one of the paintings.

So I'm waiting until I have a clean open space to open and lay them out.

Do you remember when Steve Wynn- the Las Vegas casino magnate accidentally poked a hole in a Picasso? 

Oh man, can you imagine the screams in that room. 

Well, actually I heard the room went silent. 

The is how it happened:

"While showing off Picasso's Le Reve to several friends, Steve gestured to make a point and accidentally pushed his elbow right into the painting, causing a "pop" and an elbow sized hole."

Everyone in the room went quiet, According to the CBC."

And this happened the day before he was to sell it at the highest amount for a painting ever. 

$130 million.

Steve filled a claim with his insurance, and the claim was not paid!

The insurance company did settle out of court after he sued them.

The moral of the story?

I don't have my paintings insured, nor do I have lawyers to help me settle out of court if I should accidentally harm one of the paintings in the tube.

Here is the Picasso that was poked,

https://www.google.com/search?q=picasso+le+reve+images&espv=2&biw=1040&bih=768&tbm=isch&imgil=N1dOZEOV4snZbM%253A%253Bx4PianfzPMBv2M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.pablopicasso.org%25252Fthe-dream.jsp&source=iu&pf=m&fir=N1dOZEOV4snZbM%253A%252Cx4PianfzPMBv2M%252C_&usg=__J_otC4sH3xKF-GgYrfxpHB3C9RU%3D&ved=0CD0Qyjc&ei=iWp0VdzrM4zGogSSnIPwDg#imgrc=N1dOZEOV4snZbM%253A%3Bx4PianfzPMBv2M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.pablopicasso.org%252Fimages%252Fpaintings%252Fthe-dream.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.pablopicasso.org%252Fthe-dream.jsp%3B650%3B871

Wish me luck when I open my tube.

Be Inspired,

~jean 

Creating your Perfect Studio

Creating your Perfect Studio

What does it take to make the perfect space for you to create your masterpiece?

There are lots of ideas in art magazines that can help you with this.

I have been trying for what seems like years to get my studio together. I use the word studio loosely here because what my studio is a small bedroom in my home.

For years I painted on the dining room table. Each night putting everything away so we could have dinner on the table. Then I moved to a small card table, this I did not have to put away each night.

Once my daughter moved away from home I converted her bedroom to my studio/guest room.

It's really not easy to stay focused and be productive when your art supplies are all over the place.

It's so important to be comfortable in your space. Open the windows for light, get shelves up and  organize your art material, turn the heat up when it's cold.

The BIGGEST THING IS..When I'm painting in my studio I am not to be interrupted.

I do not have a computer in there, TV or my phone.

The best way for me to stay focused is to use my egg times for 60 min.

That's 60 min. of uninterrupted time to paint.

Do I listen to music?

Surprise, I listen to NPR radio.

I say paint, wherever you can, whenever you can. The most important thing is to paint each day. I try to do a little pencil work each day.

Practice, practice , practice.

Not every painting will be framed. With me only one out of nine is framed.

Things to consider:

1. Natural light. Open the curtains let the sun shine in.
2. Work Space. Table, comfortable chair, plenty of room for an easel.
3. Organization. You have to be able to find your art material quickly.
4. Inspiration. Music, candles, flowers. Whatever it takes for you to be motivated and want to be in this space.
5. Clean Up. Yes, you must clean up after each painting session. Nothing will kill the mood of painting then a messy table.

Be Inspired,

~jean

www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1*

painting for sale

Jean Hart Artwork

Painting for sale 

Daydreamer,

Pastel,

framed, 36" x 34" 

artist 

Jean Hart 

This painting has many awards and a recognition in an Italian Magazine.

I would like to sell this 

$600.00

Father's Day Gifts

June's here and it's time to think about gifts for Father's Day.

Zazzle is having a sale just for Dad.

I invite you to my online store to check out all the cool stuff.

Feel free to cruise around zazzle .

http://www.zazzle.com/boat_house_posters-228102122617469147?rf=238392465965343686

Summertime

Summer

Narcissus, acrylic, jean hart

To see this painting up close click link 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlLEqbr6dKA 

In the first days of summer all I want to do is sit in the sun and read.

Of course that only lasts for about an hour and then my mind starts planning!!!

With my first summer vacation behind me I'm already thinking about the next trip.

"You are young at any age if you're planning for tomorrow." Anonymous,

( he is very wise!!)

I am someone who always has plans.

My son gave me a little tip,

"Do something today that will make you happy tomorrow."

I think that's good advice. Planning makes me happy, it gives me something to look forward to and it keeps me interested in life.

5 strategies for moving forward with a plan.

Make a commitment. What ever it is, commit to it.

Start small. Pick just one or two things to do.

Stick with it. It's so easy to give up.

 Ask yourself if this is really what you want to do,or need to do.

Grow. Often one idea becomes another and another and soon your off doing amazing things!!

 

Summer plan????

Swim everyday, yoga everyday,

Be outside everyday, walking or sitting.

Read everyday, I'm reading little french books.

Paint everyday, I bought a 5' 7' pad of canvas to paint on.

Cook good food everyday, fresh for the season.

and watch movies, listen to music, and laugh everyday.

Travel somewhere you've never been. 

Always have a plan, it's a must.

Be Inspired,

~Jean

www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1*

 

High Heels or Flats?

One more week and school will be out. Then summer begins.

High heels or Flats?

It's summer, say no to high heels.

These will be my shoes for the next three months.

I just think flats give you more energy. For me they are certainly easier to walk in.

Since I injured my lower back, I really haven't been able to wear high heels.

I have tried and each time I have had to abandon them and walk around in bare feet.

So yes, bring on the flats.

I have been shopping around and  have found so many cute styles in flats.

My little dressed up ones with the gold bows are great with dresses.

So, just relax. You can style have style wearing flats. 

Be Inspried,

~jean

www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1*

Breathless- Jean-Luc Godard - Trailer

Why not set up a back yard projector and have a movie night this summer



Jean-Luc Godard's off-the cuff masterpiece represents a transformation in the cinematic paradigm rendering all film as being before or after its entry into the cinematic milky way in 1959. Belmondo,Seberg, the jump cut and fast film stock with location shooting are some of the aspects of the cinema's most