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Interview with an Artist

Jean Hart Artwork 

Jean Hart , Artist

Interview with an Artist

Why do you do what you do? 

In the beginning I did artwork to keep my mind busy and off my recovery. But, as time went by it just became a way for me to express myself.  The emotions I was going through were just to strong to say out loud, so my paintings became a way to express myself.

How do you work?

I work slowly! There simply is nothing fast about me. I don't walk fast, I don't talk fast and I don't paint fast. 

Part of the fun for me is the set up. I like to take the time to gesso my canvas and prepare the work space. 

What’s your background?

Let's see, in education my degree is in bus/accounting/ marketing, /education.  

In art, I have take many courses, workshops and a lot of video's and books. 

What’s integral to the work of an artist?

I would say, for an artist her work must express something from herself. Something that is authentic and original.  I have found that when I paint something meaningful to me  it will often connect with someone else. 

But, then too, when I do commission work it is then all about that persons wishes. 

What role does the artist have in society?

Many artists have been our historians way back before camera's.  When you look at an artists artwork, you will see what time in history, past or  present they are painting from. Just as art techniques and styles go through stages, art too will represent what people are going through. 

I believe Artists are recording history. 

How has your practice change over time?

My work is forever changing. I started out as a portrait artists, using my children as models. 

I have gone from big canvas's to small blocks of wood. 

The one thing about my work that has not changed is my pallet. It is vibrant, bold and strong. I have tried to calm it down with  lighter pastel colors, but that just didn't express what I like. 

What work do you most enjoying doing?

I really enjoy my morning sketches. They are just quick pen sketches in my journal. Sometimes but not too often they ended up as a painting. I think they are just little snap shots of whats going on in my life. 

What are you working on now? 

Recently I have joined the artists of Art O Mat.

 My time is spent painting small wooden blocks 2" x 3"  . 
Plus I am always creating new merchandise for my online store at zazzle. 

Be Inspired,

~jean
I invite you to visit my online store. 

www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1*

My French Kiss Life Practice Today

My French Kiss Life practice this week was to go have a spontaneous adventure. On Sunday I went for a 3.5 hour hike . We just kept on going on the trail until the view looked more like a snap shot from a plane. We hiked into aspen grooves and fields of wild flowers. Then of course, this little guy sleeping, unfortunately his Momma wasn't so we had to slowly back up and move on. 

Great day for a hike. 
Love your life. ‪#‎FrenchKissLife‬

Kaleidoscope of Colors

Kaleidoscope of Colors, Fine Art Exhbit at the Highland States

Falling in Love, acrylic, 34" x 34"
Jean Hart Artwork 

This is my Exhibit from Last Year...June 2014

Welcome to my Fine Art art exhibit at the
 Highland Estates.

Please, enjoy my artwork It is now an on line exhibit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKpwJG4WZcg
Be Inspired,
~Jean
www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1*

Music that hits your heart

Do you ever have a song that just hits your heart.

Well, I think India Arie is one of those artists that does it everytime

So Today, I'm just sharing some inspirational music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxMLZjqZ8wE&index=18&list=RDism8dBjxKvc
Be Inspired,
~jean
www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1*

Everything About Paris

Everything About Paris

paris smarts

Le Menu

Question

What was Louis XIV's favorite water?

1. Chateldon

2. Badoit

3. Volvic

4. Perrier.

Answer

1. Chateldon

Famous among water aficionados for the lightness and delicacy of its natural bubbles, Chateldon was the favorite of Louis XIV. At the time, it was carried by mule from its spring at Auvergne to Paris. Today, it is bottled at its source in very limited quantities. Chateldon is expensive and available at high-end restaurants and markets. 

I guessed Perrier. That is the France water available to me in restaurants and markets.

Lately, I have been watching a lot of Sommerlier wine master documentaries on Netfilx.

The one I liked was called , Somm. 

Very interesting how they have to learn so much about the regions and grapes. 

I thought that it might be fun to learn more about wines. Not to become a master, but to understand how to appreciate wine and serve it correctly.

If you are interested in that YouTube has many short films on it. 

 Drink up and be Merry.

My favorite Toast is 

Bon le vive

Be Inspired,

~jean