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New Art Collection: 'America the Beautiful'

This new art collection of 12 abstract landscape paintings is inspired by memories of traveling with my parents to various parts of the country. Here’s the story behind the art collection: My dad drove us to whatever part of the country he wanted us to see that summer, sharing his love of our country with his children. He had served his country and was proud of it. Therefore, he wanted to share…

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A VISION FOR ART: A REVIEW OF MY RECENT ART SHOW

A Vision for Art is an annual art exhibition fundraiser benefiting the fine arts programs at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville on their St. Mark’s Campus. This is the first time I’ve applied to and exhibited at a show I’ve never attended. A dear family friend told me all about the show and encouraged me to apply to A Vision for Art. I’m so glad I did! I am honored to be accepted into the…

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5 HOME DECOR BLOGS TO READ NOW

Image by My 100 Year Old Home Looking for some home decor inspiration? A round up of my favorite home decor blogs. I love a good home decor magazine and subscribe to several, but I also love to read blogs about interior design, color, and design trends. I paint from my heart, but it’s also good to know what’s in style and what’s new to stay current. My 100 Year Old Home Leslie Saeta’s home…

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5 Best Business Books for Creative Entrepreneurs

When I started my art business, there was little formal guidance available for artists., so like many small businesses, I figured things out as I went along. But whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your creative business, you can always continue to learn. I read a lot of business books and have a reference library that I have collected over the years. But I still have much…

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NEW FLORAL PAINTINGS: 'GROW' COLLECTION

‘Garden in Her Mind’ 24 x 18. © 2023 Pamela Wingard These new floral paintings in the ‘Grow’ collection are not just about flowers. Although I love to be surrounded by their beauty. It is actually about us. About growing and learning and living our best lives. We never stop growing. At least, I hope not. I want to continue to grow to be a kinder, more genuine person every day.I want to learn…

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CREATING A HOME ART STUDIO FROM MY KIDS' PLAYROOM

Have you thought about creating a home art studio? Many new artists tell me it’s often hard to get started because they don’t have a dedicated space to paint. When I first began painting, I set up a little corner of our unused formal living room with my easel. I put all my painting supplies in a basket and brought it out when I wanted to paint. Was it pretty? Nah. But it works as long as you are…

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ARTISTS COLLECT ART TOO: MY ART COLLECTION

Artists collect art too. Why would you buy art when you can paint your own? Well, artists are art appreciators, too, I like my work, but I don’t need to fill my whole house with it. I never used to hang my work, but I got over that. I do have some of my own work hanging in our house. Usually, I rotate them around and enjoy them before they sell, but I painted a couple just for us. One is a…

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NEW COASTAL ART COLLECTION: SEA OF TRANQUILITY

This new coastal art collection, “Sea of Tranquility,” will be available this Friday, March 17th, at 10 AM ET through Barefoot Living™. “Sea of Tranquility” Coastal Art Collection © 2023 Pamela Wingard In this busy, productive world we live in, sometimes we need quiet. I often find that in nature. This coastal art collection is inspired by the serenity nature brings into our lives when we take…

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MY ART SUPPLIES

My art supplies vary depending on what I’m painting. And trust me, I’ve tried them all – oils, watercolors, graphite, charcoal, oil pastels, oil sticks, cold wax, gouache, colored pencils, markers, and Conte crayons, to name a few. Lol. Like most artists, buying art supplies is almost as fun as making art. I’ve had to restrain myself, but it’s not easy! As far a brushes go, I use a variety, and…

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AUSTIN GETAWAY: TRAVEL GUIDE

BEFORE YOU GO & GENERAL ADVICE: Every time I travel to Austin, it’s HOT! That hasn’t stopped me from wearing my cowboy boots to UT football games. Pack accordingly, and be sure and bring layers, as the A/C is often cranked up inside restaurants. I have a ‘restaurant sweater’ I keep with me for just this purpose. The downtown area is clean and walkable, so be sure and bring comfortable shoes. You…

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TRAVELING WITH ART SUPPLIES

I’m no expert on traveling with art supplies, particularly when flying, but I travel by car with them frequently and occasionally by plane. Here’s how I like traveling with art supplies: I mainly paint with acrylics, which makes it easy because I don’t have to worry about flammable materials when flying with art supplies. I still enclose the following Golden Paints material safety data sheet in…

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BEACH TOWNS: WHY ARE WE DRAWN TO THEM?

Don’t you love a beach town? But why are we drawn to them?  I love any beach town. A couple are close to my heart because of personal connections. But others are just fun to visit because I love to explore. It’s not just the beach I love, but the ‘feel’ of being in a beach town. It could be the fresh ocean air, the fact that I’m on vacation, or maybe it just seems like a lower-stress way of…

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COASTAL ART TO REMIND YOU OF THE BEACH

You don’t have to have a beach house to collect coastal art. If you live in the middle of the country and love the ocean, why not collect coastal art to remind you of the beach? What I like about coastal decor is the clean, relaxed vibe. You’re creating a ‘feeling’ in your home that makes you happy or reminds you of your ‘happy place.’ Why would you not decorate your home with coastal art if…

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BE STILL: A NEW ABSTRACT ART COLLECTION

‘Be Still’ IS A NEW ABSTRACT ART COLLECTION inspired by my attempt actually to do so. ‘Be Still’ Collection © 2023 Pamela Wingard It’s more challenging than it sounds, isn’t it?  At least, it is for me. As a teenager, I would lounge in my room, sprawled across my bed. I’d read for hours, either library books or magazines. I would sit at the kitchen table and draw and sketch for a whole…

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Barefoot Living™. A New Venture.

‘Coastal Home’ Art Collection © 2023 Pamela Wingard I’ve got a secret to share with you…..and I’m excited that it’s finally about ready to launch. I’ve partnered with my older son Matthew in a new venture called Barefoot Living™. Our pursuit is simple: express great coastal design in a way that makes your home feel like a getaway. Barefoot Living™ will offer four art collections of small…

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WHY I LIKE THE BEACH IN WINTER

When I think of the beach, my first thought is not of the beach in winter. I think of hot summer days, cold beers (preferably with a lime), splashing in the waves, or floating in the ocean. That said, I still love the beach in winter. Here’s why: Good family time. When the kids were little, we often went to the beach in the winter: over New Year’s, Superbowl weekend, or even President’s Day…

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ORGANIZING YOUR ART STUDIO

ORGANIZING YOUR ART STUDIO

I like to organize my art studio at the beginning of the new year to make my space an inviting, inspiring place where I feel creative. And I NEED to organize my art studio at that point. After finishing my holiday collection, I always have a mess. Painting a lot of small works and marketing them for the holidays takes a lot of energy. After each piece in the holiday collection is shipped, I like…