Interview with Johanna Harmon

Good Morning! Just opened an OPA email and found an inspiring interview that John Pototschnick did with Johanna Harmon. Her work is beautiful and I really like much of what she had to say. Thought you would enjoy it as well.

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A quote from the interview:

"For Johanna Harmon, art is a beautifully timeless, skillful, poetic, abstract, and deeply felt visual concept. Using her remarkable skill, it’s her desire to fearlessly explore the mystery of her subjects, and to do that with sensitivity, intention, and truth."

I went to Johanna's website and have enjoyed viewing her beautiful work. In her portraits she seems to capture the essence of her subject in a compelling way, drawing you closer to see into their souls. The eyes in some of her pieces speak from the heart. In her figurative, the poses are full of life as well.

The link to her website:
Johanna Harmon

Bless your day

Inspiration

Sometimes the busyness of life can steel away our time and enthusiasm to paint. After a while our passion can fade. That's where a little inspiration helps a lot. Are there some simple ideas to get back on track happy and excited to paint?

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Viewing Good Art:
Art Books and magazines are a great source. And now we have the internet!!! Best of course is viewing the actual paintings. The subtlety and nuance that make great paintings is missed in print and on line.  You can go to museums to see old master paintings and galleries for viewing new master pieces of artwork. On this blog look to the side bar for links.

What art styles or artists do you like? Are you inspired by landscape, portrait or still life? Is there a certain painting that really moves you? This gives you direction and will help you see where you want to go with your own art. What can you see yourself doing?