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On Painting the Male Figure

On Painting the Male Figure

There are times when a person looking at art may say to themselves, “Why did the artist choose to paint that?” In this post, I’ll take you into my world for a short while. In my artist statement, I mention why I choose to paint the male figure. I get asked this question quite often and I’m also asked why I don’t paint the female figure. My reasons have to do with the anatomy and structure of the…

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Maintain Your Brand! (Part 2 – Framing and Wiring)

Maintain Your Brand! (Part 2 – Framing and Wiring)

Whether you sell your work, exhibit in galleries, or get accepted into competitions, remember that your brand goes beyond your piece of artwork. The presentation of your art reflects your brand as much as your artwork does. When shipping work to a competition or gallery, be very mindful of their presentation direction if they have any. If they don’t, follow professional practices when preparing…

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Maintain Your Brand! (Matting and Glazing)

Maintain Your Brand! (Matting and Glazing)

Whether you sell your work, exhibit in galleries, or get accepted into competitions, remember that your brand goes beyond your piece of artwork. The presentation of your art reflects your brand as much as your artwork does. When shipping work to a competition or gallery, be very mindful of their presentation direction if they have any. If they don’t, follow professional practices when preparing…

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What Goes Through a Juror's Mind?

What Goes Through a Juror’s Mind?

Many of the big art societies either are in the process of or have recently completed jurying cycles. Some of you may be floating on a cloud or threatening to quit either submitting to competitions or painting altogether… Let’s take this post to talk about the jurying process. I’ve juried several exhibitions and I know many of the big-name jurors out there. I feel I have a good understanding of…

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Painting Materials - The Foundation, Part Two

Painting Materials – The Foundation, Part Two

In Part One, I discussed foundation options you may choose to paint upon. In this post, I’ll focus on points to consider when deciding whether to use canvas or board. I’ll also discuss protecting the finished artwork depending on the surface and media used.

Should you work on stretched canvas, unstretched canvas, or on boards? This is a personal decision. I recommend you try both and decide what…

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Painting Materials– The Foundation, Part One

Painting Materials– The Foundation, Part One

Because this topic is lengthy, I’ll be posting Part One now and Part Two next week…

Whether creating artwork for exhibitions, competitions, or sale, consider using high-quality materials. Don’t compromise your foundation, your paints, your brushes, your mats, your frames, etc. You want your artwork to stand the test of time. Give your collectors something that will last.

Over the next few posts,…

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2020 - A New Year and a New Approach

2020 – A New Year and a New Approach

Hi all,

  HAPPY NEW YEAR! This year, I’m going to start something new on the site. I’m going to post blog entries at least monthly. These posts will be me discussing works in progress, upcoming exhibitions, and topics related to painting and the practice/business of art. As a competitor as well as a juror, I’ll also be posting on submission to shows at different stages in your art career as well…

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WGTD Interview - Audio and Video

WGTD Interview – Audio and Video

WGTD’s (Kenosha Public Radio based at Gateway Technical College) Morning Show with Greg Berg interviewed me in connection with my upcoming solo exhibition at Blue Moon Gallery in Grayslake, IL. We talked about my art life from its beginnings to current day and we also talked about several paintings. Click the link below to be taken to WGTD’s page with my interview. There is an audio link as well…

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SOLO EXHIBITION!

Quartet for Mind and Soul Works by Dan Simoneau

Blue Moon Gallery 18620 Belvidere RD, Grayslake, IL Gallery Hours – Saturdays and Sundays 1 – 4PM I will be at the gallery on some weekend days during the show to meet with gallery guests and answer questions. Watch my show page for dates.

October 20 – November 15, 2019 Opening Reception – Saturday, October 26, 2019 – 6 to 9PM Gallery…

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Forget regrets, or life is yours to miss

24 x 24 inches - acrylic on canvas

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Bell'Uomo is the title of my solo exhibition at the Kenosha Public Museum. The exhibition will be on display June 10, 2017 through August 20, 2017.

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American Watercolor Signature Membership! A lifelong goal achieved… I have wanted to be a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor society since high school.

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Dan Simoneau Solo Exhibition - Kenosha Public Museum - 2017

Dan Simoneau Solo Exhibition – Kenosha Public Museum – 2017

Dan Simoneau Solo Exhibition – Kenosha Public Museum – 2017 Mark your calendars… The Kenosha Public Museum in Harbor Park, Kenosha, WI will be exhibiting a solo exhibition of my male figurative paintings in the Touhey (East) Gallery from June 10 through August 20, 2017.  At this time, the exhibition is planned to have at least 25 – 30 of my acrylic and watercolor paintings.  I have requested to…

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NOAPS Best of America Exhibition 2016 My painting, "The Scarf" has been accepted into the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society's 2016 "Best of America" Exhibition.  

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Exhibition Update – 29th September Exhibition My painting, "The Scarf" has been accepted into the 29th September Exhibition at the Alexandria Museum of Art in Alexandria, LA.  The exhibition runs from September 2 through November 19, 2016.

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Another new work. "Fear not for the future, weep not for the past". 36x36 acrylic on canvas. #maleart, #malefigurativeart, #acrylicpainting, #portrait

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The newest work. "Shadow of a dream". 30 X 48 acrylic on canvas. #figurativeart, #maleart, #acrylicpainting