by Cyd Rust | Oct 14, 2014 | Art & Life, Blog, Creative Process
Ok, so let’s get personal. Yah, I know… Like I’m not already right? I painted a really lovely painting this week. A lot of people liked it. I showed it to a number of artists and to a person they gave it a thumbs up. Thing is…it just...
by Cyd Rust | Jun 24, 2014 | Blog, Creative Process
Recently I took two weeks off from the outside world and for all intents and purposes locked myself in the studio. Just me, and what ended up being seven 30″ x 40″ canvases along with a handful of smaller canvases I always have around. To say I needed a...
by Cyd Rust | Jun 19, 2014 | Blog, Creative Process
Centuries ago, being an artist was to be part of a trade craft. You learned your skills from those before you. The techniques were passed from generation to generation as in all the trades. Those eager and willing to accept the challenge of learning the craft were...
by Cyd Rust | Apr 15, 2014 | Blog, Creative Process
The last two weeks I have talked about repurposing artwork, and asking for help. That seems like two totally separate thoughts, right? Not if you have sought out the irrepressible and inspirational Flora Bowley! Flora is the Author of “Brave Intuitive...
by Cyd Rust | Mar 25, 2014 | Blog, Creative Process
The past two months have been a joyful blur of creative energy. I love when these moods hit. The studio becomes a beehive of activity, and painting and prepping stations crop up all over the studio even spilling out into the aisle. To say it is something of a mess...
by Cyd Rust | Mar 18, 2014 | Blog, Creative Process, Paintings
Well the votes are in, on what “is” a finger painting. I had responses on the blog, privately, and all across the social media networks. I’d like to thank everyone for their support, and for stepping up to offer their thoughts. You are so...
