Law Seminar Review

Well, the seminar was very interesting and the topics were on target.  Thanks to the Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County along with the Texas Wesleyan School of Law for making the seminar available.  Topics of discussion were Charitable Donations: Giving to Museums and Non-profits by Terri Helge; Intellectual Property Rights by Megan Carpenter and Brian Holland that addressed copyrights law; Employment Issues & the Arts by Susan Bruning; and Contracting: A Meeting of the Artistic Minds by Sergio Sarmiento. 

Every artist should learn more about the law to protect themself.  I did not walk away from the seminar an expert...far from it, but I will say that I am more aware of just how much I dont' know and the affect it can have on my business.  I'm still trying to process what I learned, and I hope to share these nuggets with you...with the caveat, of course, that I'm not offering legal advise.  After all, I did learn something!

What questions do you have?

What are questions you have about legal issues and the arts?  I'll try to answer as many as I can after the workshop.   What legal questions keep you awake at night?

Art and Legal Issues

Next weekend I'm attending a workshop hosted by the Fort Worth Arts Council and the Texas Weslyan Law Department on law and the arts.  It should  prove to be very enlightening.  In every industry, there are so many legal issues to be familiar with to reduce your risk.   With so many channels for exposing your art that are available today and with advanced technology methods,  it's even easier for your art to be at risk.  All the more reason for the artist to be informed about how to protect your art.  It's not only about how to protect your art, but also the risks around doing business that require you to be informed.  I'm excited to learn more about how to protect my art as well as my business, and I'll be sharing some of those thoughts with you.  So, stay tuned....

Aspen Trees

My new painting is coming along, and I can't wait to share it with you.   I hope to have some photos online soon. I'm anxious to see the final product. Stay tuned to see the completed painting.

I don't know about you, but during these bleak winter days like today, I love having art around me that makes me happy.  Whether it's a Tuscan landscape that reminds me of flowers and beautiful old villas or warm beach scenes that bring back memories of the ocean waves and sounds of the seagulls, paintings can keep those memories alive all year long.  I would love to make those memories come alive for you!  I accept painting commissions and will paint them according to your size specifications.  Just email me at beckydeed@gmail.com.  

My Review of Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colors

Originally submitted at Jerry's Artarama Art Supplies

Winton represents one of the best values in oil color. For the price, these colors exhibit a good creamy consistency and provide permanent and remarkably light fast results. Recommended for mural artists and students. Synthetic pigments have been substituted for true pigments in traditionally more ...

Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colors

Great product - Winton OIl Paints

By Becky from Southlake, Texas on 1/23/2011

 

4out of 5

Pros: Good Color Variety

Best Uses: Art

Describe Yourself: Artist

Primary use: Business

Was this a gift?: No

Winton OIl Paints offer a good value for the money. i received my product quickly and the order was accurate. The only complaint I have is the cap on the tube. I've had issues with it breaking when I have had difficulty opening the tube. Overall, I'm pleased with the quality and will buy it again.

(legalese)

New Birch Tree Painting

This year I painted two wooden trays for some dear friends.  One was a Tuscan landscape and the other was a birch tree painting that's in my pictures below.  I love the contrast of the darker background against the golden foliage.  I actually painted these with acrylic which I have used in awhile since I typically paint with oils.  I loved how the birch tree painting came out so I've started a larger painting of the same painting in oils.  It will be fun to see how they compare when it's finished.

Why Trees?

This weekend I went out of town to celebrate Christmas with my brothers.  Yes, we're a little behind, but it spreads out the holiday season longer...just saying.  While we drove to our destination, I looked out to see the bare trees, and as usual was amazed at the variety and beauty.  Trees remind me of people.  They come in all shapes and sizes, and have many of the same characteristics.  Some are tall and strong, majestic; while others are diseased and struggling. Others are broken and fragile, but struggling to stay alive.  Finally, there are those without a strong foundation that are uprooted.  All of them have their own unique structure which is affected through the years by the environment and can be seen in the branches and bark.  I'm sure you can relate to similar characteristics shared by many people you know: strength, powerful, weak, flexibile, weathered, and beautiful.  I'm always amazed at the cycle of life and love seeing how trees change with the seasons. 

Currently I'm working on a new tree painting and will have photos posted soon.  Keep checking to see the progress and give your feedback. 

Which season do you love to see depicted in paintings?  What makes the season your favorite?