by Kristen O'Neill | Sep 10, 2024 | The Practice of Art
There are many times in your art career were your art may be juried. However, understanding the jurying process can help demystify what can feel like an intimidating experience. What is Art Jurying? An art jury is a panel of judges, usually consisting of artists,...
by Kristen O'Neill | Mar 14, 2023 | Art Lessons, The Practice of Art
Prioritizing Time for Painting As an artist, you know how important it is to have studio time to create and produce new works of art. However, with busy schedules and daily responsibilities, it can be challenging to find the time and the energy to paint. If...
by Kristen O'Neill | Sep 6, 2022 | Art Lessons, The Practice of Art
The Isle of Skye seen from the amazing B&B in Glenelg, Scotland Sometimes I find myself taking myself way too seriously. Does this happen to you? I go to sit down and paint and all the sudden I bring all this pressure with me. Like, I need to paint a...
by Kristen O'Neill | Jun 16, 2021 | The Practice of Art
This week finds me in California. Mack and I piled into my car. I gave him the whole back seat. Apparently, he sleeps best upside down, on the floor, in a ball. Not the position would I would have guessed, but if it makes him happy. . . He did quite well traveling the...
by Kristen O'Neill | Jun 11, 2021 | The Practice of Art
Small encaustic abstracts can be like little gifts to my creativity. By working small, I can forgive myself in advance for all the mistakes I am going to make. It allows me to set aside the worry of “wasting supplies” or “wasting my time.”...
by Kristen O'Neill | May 27, 2021 | The Practice of Art
I love when the weather is good enough to leave the studio window open into the evening. Last night I found myself picking up this piece and contemplating if I could save it. I decided I was taking myself too seriously. Obviously, this is not a case of life and death...
by Kristen O'Neill | Mar 12, 2018 | The Practice of Art
In the last few years I have listened to a lot of podcasts about business. I have also invested in some great artist-focused business training. And I have noticed a theme. A current that was running through the waters, that I felt but didn’t recognize at first....
by Kristen O'Neill | Sep 15, 2016 | Art + Nature, The Practice of Art
For years I have been painting hikes. My new series, Oregon Coast Trail, a small step in a new direction of painting a hike that I didn’t take. My hiking buddy, Pete Miller, hiked the entire 382 mile trail in 21 days this summer. (Wow, right?) As he hiked he...
by Kristen O'Neill | Aug 25, 2016 | Hiking Stories, The Practice of Art
Replay: Jefferson Public Radio: the Jefferson Exchange Friday, August 26th, 2016 8:30 – 9 am
by Kristen O'Neill | Mar 11, 2016 | Collecting Art, The Practice of Art
My Love Affair with Canvas is Back On! For the last few months you may have noticed that I have been painting on wood panels. I have been exploring options after switching from oil to acrylic paints. I have missed canvas and decided with my last order of art supplies...
by Kristen O'Neill | Feb 25, 2016 | Collecting Art, The Practice of Art
How to tell if a painting is archival, what that means, and what you can do to protect your art investment. No one wants their beautiful relationship to dissolve into a mess before their eyes. You’ve fallen in love with a painting by an artist whose work is new to...
by Kristen O'Neill | Jan 29, 2016 | Art + Nature, The Practice of Art
The Umpqua National Forest is an easy place to find inspiration. It is also a very large place. Feeling somewhat inadequate in my ability to find a kid-friendly, supremely beautiful hike, complete with waterfall, I went on a hike with a group of folks who know the...
by Kristen O'Neill | Jan 4, 2016 | The Practice of Art
The most common question I hear at a gallery opening or a festival show is “How long did it take you to paint that?” It is a fair question. It is also an easy and safe question. People ask this when they are interested in my work and my process. They may...
by Kristen O'Neill | Nov 1, 2015 | Art + Nature, The Practice of Art
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by Kristen O'Neill | Oct 29, 2015 | The Practice of Art
One of the most beautiful things about art is communication. It has been with humanity since the cave painting days of 30,000 years ago. It can start a discussion, display a point of view, start a revolution and so much more. In the “art world,” there is a common...
by Kristen O'Neill | Oct 6, 2015 | Art + Nature, The Practice of Art
Have you ever really looked at something? Now, most of us aren’t blind, and we’ve seen a lot of things, every day, day in and day out. But did you really look? Perhaps you did a double take. A triple take? But, have you taken a long hard analyzing look? It was years...
by Kristen O'Neill | Sep 25, 2015 | The Practice of Art
It is amazing what you can learn from someone else. Here I had just written on why I felt guilty about not doing my paintings “plein air” style (on location) and I wasn’t sure why. Then last Saturday morning I attended a plein air demo and talk by...
by Kristen O'Neill | Sep 18, 2015 | The Practice of Art
I am asked constantly if I paint on location, or plein air, as it is often called. “Um, no…” is often my answer, and for some reason I feel completely guilty about it. Maybe it started when I first heard someone say that they can tell the difference...
by Kristen O'Neill | Jul 15, 2015 | Art + Nature, The Practice of Art
Well! I have been packing for weeks now. Actually, unpacking my from last move and repacking. Which just feels silly, but… bugs in the storage unit. Yuck. The last thing I will pack will be my studio (and the girl’s toys!). I am so excited that I have a...
by Kristen O'Neill | May 19, 2015 | The Practice of Art
Note to self: Next time, photograph the new painting out of the reach of the baby.
by Kristen O'Neill | May 6, 2015 | The Practice of Art
I don’t have a lot of rules for myself when I am painting. But, I do have on cardinal rule: Never out of the tube! What does this mean? I mix all my colors before they touch my canvas. Why?… well, there are a few reasons. Honestly, the number one reason I’d have...
by Kristen O'Neill | Apr 27, 2015 | The Practice of Art
A few years back I wanted a website. Everywhere I looked I saw websites for artists that could be set up but required a monthly fee. No monthly fee for me, I’m cheap! (cheap, broke, and frugal all have my photo next to them in the dictionary). Even Dave Ramsey once...
by Kristen O'Neill | Apr 20, 2015 | The Practice of Art
This weekend I was on the climbing wall for the first time and doing just fine until I looked out. Realizing how high I was (about 25 feet which felt like 200) I panicked. Adrenaline coursed through my body. My palms got sweaty, which only happens to me when I am...
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