tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296047975286512442024-03-05T22:40:59.503-08:00art by magic - blogblogM Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-1777529920670968262012-08-28T19:39:00.002-07:002012-08-28T19:50:24.721-07:00Food I make - part 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Subtle dietary changes don't lead to drastic results, but eating healthy for a long period of time transforms anybody. Some changes we have observed is disappearance of allergies, smoother skin, younger looking, shiny eyes, I've even noticed reversal of greying in others! </div>
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I want to motivate my friends and those reading my posts to eat more healthfully. If only a few people change their dietary habits thanks to me, I will feel as a huge success. The changes I have been experiencing via making valid healthful choices in my diet are worth spreading the news. </div>
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Some of the best discoveries this summer: okra and yellow beets! Why are there so many vegetables and edible plants that we don't use in cooking or not eating at all? The funniest thing is when I am at the grocery checkout, most of the time the clerk is so confused: what is this, and what is that? Never heard of stuff like that! At least we are seeing that stuff in our grocery stores and this is a big hope for the health future of America. </div>
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This is okra, it tastes nice and mild</div>
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Rainbow trout from new HyVee seafood department, it was tasty just too big! </div>
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Nothing beats a nice fruit salad</div>
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My farmers market bounty</div>
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And french crapes - oh yes, my kids love them (not the healthiest food indeed)!</div>
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Made with all farmer fresh ingredients, the most tasty were the potatoes and chard too! Everything was tasty!</div>
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The more varieties I try, the more I want to experiment with food</div>
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My new favorite vegetable is yellow beets - they are so delicious!</div>
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Chard!</div>
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Preparing chard</div>
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You can also see <a href="http://artbymagic.blogspot.com/2012/05/food-i-make-part-2.html"><span style="color: yellow;">Food I make - part 2</span></a>, and <a href="http://artbymagic.blogspot.com/2012/04/food-i-make.html"><span style="color: yellow;">Food I make - part 1</span>.</a></div>
M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-86926033729404480862012-08-18T06:15:00.001-07:002012-08-18T06:15:15.490-07:00Des Moines I went around and took some pictures of Des Moines. Here is what resulted in one hour of work. <br />
Do you recognize where all these places are?<br />
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<br />M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-24429390057571292712012-08-12T21:00:00.001-07:002012-08-12T21:00:44.089-07:00More photos of friendsArtists are interesting creatures. We get fascinated with tasks and tools that produce some kind of beautiful product. Take me as an example. I discover something and dive to the depth of it until something else captures my attention. Essentially my artistic nature is helpful in making our entire life prettier, since I've got "the eye" for it! It matters how we decorate, how food looks on the plate, esthetic permeates everything we do. Really people always ask me what looks good, and I can tell them with confidence. <br />
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Currently I am developing my understanding of the Nikon SLR camera which I've owned for multiple years. Technically I am getting a lot better with the manual mode, and my friends are being so nice to volunteer to be my models and have me practice. Pretty soon I'll be able to charge people who want photos like these. Here are just some cool photos I took this month. Models: Megan and Senada.<br />
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<br />M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-10080750764564407872012-07-25T18:36:00.000-07:002012-07-25T19:06:48.129-07:00Photo Duel<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Let us know what do you think about this duel! We had a lot of fun taking pictures of each other. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I have used Nikon SLR, and Alex used Cannon SLR camera. </span></div>
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<br />M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-66683207853146417942012-06-12T19:42:00.005-07:002012-06-12T19:42:39.264-07:0010 foods that I adoreI am slightly obsessed about items that go into my body. My obsession is not only about taste and health, but shapes, colors and sizes of different fruits and vegetables. <br />
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I am certainly not like other people when it comes to esthetic. My analysis of what is beautiful is much deeper, much more unusual and greatly analytical. I am discovering connections between how food looks, and how it makes me feel. <br />
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Therefore, here is a countdown of my currently 10 favorite foods - they are beautiful & very healthy! <br />
If these foods were not perishable, I'd make art with them:<br />
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No. 10 - Pumpkin seeds<br />
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No. 9 - Sweet potatos<br />
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No. 8 - Maple syrup<br />
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No. 7 - Sprouts<br />
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No. 6 - Beans<br />
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No. 5 - Lemons<br />
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No. 4 - Avocados<br />
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No. 3 - Tomatoes<br />
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No. 2 - Blackberries<br />
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No. 1 - Green Tea<br />
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<br />M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-44186334344859058812012-05-28T05:31:00.001-07:002012-08-28T19:44:40.830-07:00Food I make - part 2Freshly made organic juices, salads, vegetables. It is great making good nutritional choices every day that taste awesome, satisfy the body and bring health and radiance, not to mention extreme energy. Happy Memorial Day!<br />
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<br />M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-68862732002004348452012-04-04T22:07:00.002-07:002012-04-04T22:07:20.241-07:00My customers like my productsLately I've experienced repeat buyers. This makes me exceptionally happy because it means these people are enjoying my products. My hand-made, one-of-a-kind, made-in-america products!<br />
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Here is what one person purchased and I am now creating additional two pieces because she wants a total of 4 in a set. More and more people are discovering <a href="http://www.artbymagic.com/">artbymagic,</a> and starting to collect. My job is then to make more art. It is something I was not good at doing in 2012. I create but not at a fast pace like I used to.<br />
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<br />M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-10055606599292332712012-03-27T10:03:00.000-07:002012-03-27T10:03:25.131-07:00I left my heart in San Francisco<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
San Francisco... ahhh.. what a great city! I have truly enjoyed my short visit. I soaked the calming atmosphere in the fragrant bay, and Golden Gate bridge was magnificent! </div>
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<br />M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-80027511418792452442012-03-11T07:22:00.002-07:002012-03-11T07:36:04.839-07:00Respecting the heritageI feel that in our throwaway culture, we as consumers are buying inferior products because we will replace them anyways at some point in the future. People avoid any type of commitment be it relationships, artwork, or a living room sofa. This led to proliferation of divorce, moving to a new residence without any particular reason, throwing away old and buying new. <br />
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I wonder if this system has produced happiness for people. Do we really have more because we are able to buy more things manufactured overseas, or would we have more if we rejuvenate and respect what we already have. I realize this is a philosophical question of sorts, and I have myself struggled with throwing away and buying new. I am certainly a person who appreciates her environment and beauty, and as such I have trouble hanging on to things that are past their style and era.<br />
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However, old classics tend to come back. Vintage is now popular while for years it was out of vogue. Many cities are rejuvenating their city centre where properties are starting to be worth more than the suburban mansions. 'New' could be something to embrace, but we don't have to throw away everything to enjoy 'the new'.<br />
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I had a necklace that was not put together very fashionably. As a matter of fact I bought this necklace because it had some beautiful stones on it, and it was handmade, but not made very well. Years went by and I didn't wear it. Then one day I decided to call my friend and jewelry designer Tracy Zirbel, and asked her to somehow redesign this necklace into something I could wear and enjoy.<br />
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Tracy and I pondered how to disassemble the necklace and make it into something new. The redesign was requiring an artistic eye, and creating a sense of purpose. Tracy definitely took the lead, but we had to meet several times before we got the bracelet to fit right, selected the right clasp, and were both completely happy. I think this is a great example how we can repurpose things we already have without throwing away everything. <br />
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Here is the result:<br />
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I hope you agree that the result is beautiful. So, why buy that plastic stuff at mega store when there are beautiful things that can be made by our own hands with materials we already have. Our Earth has limits and has to serve increasing number of people. Why strain the Earth? Let's re purpose and recreate, fall in love again with what we already have. <br />
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Tracy and I were not sure what these beautiful stones are, but think it is some kind of rutilated quartz. I will enjoy this bracelet tremendously. Thank you Tracy for great work you put into designing this! Thank you Mother Earth for these beautiful stones!M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-28491515661353193782011-07-06T20:55:00.000-07:002011-07-06T21:36:44.709-07:00What is an Art Collector?<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">To understand art collecting, a person has to understand the different levels of aesthetic and conceptual understanding in different audiences. I'll try to explain what's at work here for you.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">General Public - lowest level - 1</span></span></span></b></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Vast majority of folks have no intention to ever be shopping for original art. Their taste in art is too shallow and undeveloped to be taking such a monumental step. The needs of such masses are mostly met via the chain store mass production. I'll call this layer general public.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Original Art Shopper- a way of distinction -2</span></span></span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A step up from a general persona is someone who wants to feel a little more special. They scour the original art market carefully, usually with a tape measure in hand to find just that perfect piece of inexpensive art that can satisfy their decorative sensibilities. This group has a potential to develop a few collectors but it hardly succeeds. People in this group will pay a little more for originals than what they would pay in a chain store. They frequently don't feel confident in their choices and need a lot of reinforcement from others to go through the purchase. Their primary motivation to buy is to feel a little different and distinguish themselves from the neighbor. These folks usually earn very good incomes but don't spend much on art. They feel art is too expensive and generally waste of money (never mind that Lexus in garage.. that's another story).</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">An art lover - sophisticated taste and understanding of art - 3</span></span></span></b></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The step up from the original art shopper is an art lover. Most artists belong into this category. Many have swapped or purchased artwork from each other, and regularly visit art openings and events related to art. The art lover is not necessarily a collector since this one is just getting acquainted with the game, and developing its artistic taste. People in this category develop fine taste for art that can almost be passionate to the point where they will blow all of their discretionary income on art purchases. The art lover knows at least 20 artists by name, is familiar with their artistic direction and has a clear idea of what pieces would be in his/her collection someday. The problem with this group is that many art lovers don't earn high incomes to sustain the market. Therefore artists are mostly selling to the art shopper (refer to level 2.)</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Art collector - blood and soul of the art profession - 4</span></span></span></i></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Finally, we have an art collector. The art collector is a person who is not new to art buying. This person generally has consumed art for a period of time and both developed the taste for it, and also has sufficient income to actively collect. The collector is an elitist in the art world. This person knows how much art is worth and generally will never purchase something under $500. Artists who sell for less than this amount will rarely grab their attention. The reason to collect art can be as personal as there are art collectors. Some do it for the feeling of rush, a hunt, the feeling of acquiring something just because. Some art collectors are collecting as an investment. At the very high end of collecting, art becomes a numbers game and a way to diversify one's portfolio.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Art philanthropist - safeguards human creativity to survive generations - 5</span></span></span></i></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">On the very top of this art food chain, there is an art philanthropist. This is an art collector who buys art not only for the sake of the acquisition but also to support an artist's career. The art philanthropist will donate money to museums and other art organizations. One of the great examples of art philanthropy is John and Mary PappaJohn sculpture park that is a result of their tremendous art collection that was later gifted to our city. These art philanthropists are very rare, and they are not always extremely wealthy. The art philanthropy is the business of giving and educating, it is an active support system for development of ideas and artists. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So, there you have it, now you know what is an art collector. Maybe this gives you a little bit of insight why that painting that was just a red dot on a white canvas fetched millions? Was it an affluent art collector, or an art philanthropist, or perhaps a fund manager acquiring a fine example of the artist's career for their investor's portfolio. You can now make an educated guess...</span></span></div>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-36152430034237226982011-06-19T21:01:00.001-07:002011-06-19T21:03:58.705-07:00Female Energy opening reception, Friday night<iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/00vA7jOtTfM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />To see entire video frame, view on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00vA7jOtTfM">YouTube</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00vA7jOtTfM">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00vA7jOtTfM</a>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-75399093862561567662011-06-13T20:50:00.000-07:002011-06-13T21:06:04.110-07:00Purple Rain... hmm.. Purple Art<div><br /></div><div>I like purple. Not sure why I like it but they say that if you do like this color, your nature is artistic. Perhaps because this is the rarest color in the nature, and a color of royalty. For years, whenever I made purple art, I had very hard time finding a buyer. If you follow me on Facebook, you'll remember that I once had a purple art sale, that's how convinced I was that no-one will ever purchase purple artwork. I was convinced to only make purple for myself and never for others; this is one of those colors that don't generally fit into one's decor.<div><br /></div><div>Then, during the month of May/June I sold several purplish art-pieces. Why all of a sudden? No idea. It's like people have all of a sudden realized that this art is awesome like it always was, just waiting for it's buyer. But all purple art sold in the same month, that is bizarre! </div><div><br /></div><div>I want to congratulate all the buyers for their awesome selections and hope they'll enjoy this art. I like creating art, and selling is the only way I can make more. Therefore, a warm thank you to my collectors!</div><div><br /></div><div>Which pieces have sold this month:</div><div><br /></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhWaDp0aSxqGXL6gY_6w05aoK8exZVjk3oymX83OXGcoazmZXsBzJvkT1OYmezaY9sYEuYEyao-Ic9Kie5dG5_-bNmv7buosUYsJGPKF3l4Q5ViKhZvta6nNve10zTlI4d1EQaIxNMNw/s1600/Purple.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhWaDp0aSxqGXL6gY_6w05aoK8exZVjk3oymX83OXGcoazmZXsBzJvkT1OYmezaY9sYEuYEyao-Ic9Kie5dG5_-bNmv7buosUYsJGPKF3l4Q5ViKhZvta6nNve10zTlI4d1EQaIxNMNw/s400/Purple.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617919391881972274" /></a>Purple: 40 x 30, sold to a visitor of gallery, a person who never knew me or followed my art.<div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogDQCyqUy5r_MlefoZOJTbLfYfSNP9v0F2T6rccDZa251nMTYtDsfO90-3uHc3KvApIjy3h24o7thGGxTUBFLYxbRL_brryOe-hPWqYe5PpPO9TIuMFPaetgWJcKvk_mywMszP7PAbUU/s1600/Guitar.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 196px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogDQCyqUy5r_MlefoZOJTbLfYfSNP9v0F2T6rccDZa251nMTYtDsfO90-3uHc3KvApIjy3h24o7thGGxTUBFLYxbRL_brryOe-hPWqYe5PpPO9TIuMFPaetgWJcKvk_mywMszP7PAbUU/s400/Guitar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617919385601764402" /></a>Guitar: 48 x 24, sold to husband's coworker who is apparently a collector.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhp9waJtJXbkf9NCj31M5Pwqn-93NQQVAu6Am6kRdihSbEfAj371DMKbjWLOwmgd2MbKQYQcuGDlTN_UiUjDw3oJMygoO2wow23faU5TjgsnOVEziOSeN14MTOttQ1fX8mYtb3rFAo9X8/s1600/French+Connection.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhp9waJtJXbkf9NCj31M5Pwqn-93NQQVAu6Am6kRdihSbEfAj371DMKbjWLOwmgd2MbKQYQcuGDlTN_UiUjDw3oJMygoO2wow23faU5TjgsnOVEziOSeN14MTOttQ1fX8mYtb3rFAo9X8/s400/French+Connection.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617919377012832594" /></a>French Connection: 30 x 40, sold to a friend, someone who knows my art well.<div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div></div>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-11263582180923674402011-06-08T04:42:00.001-07:002011-06-08T04:42:30.354-07:00Video Tour of Art by Magic studio gallery in West Glen<iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ai1r6783zV4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-67786296592887664352011-06-07T18:47:00.000-07:002011-06-07T18:52:58.140-07:00Custom Art - Burklunds<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiabTqs4y5d7dfYs5D9v-Hqi_VxZULP-SIVa78l2geQNKrZMSExFW6LhG2gVMrecRf1jpm2CnPVo9nGHeun71lUWecDUSUrV-NwZAeeDJ-UAJ3DlFn-9Fi_Nozq_Auir6RAaRutq3Bk6RM/s1600/Burklands.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiabTqs4y5d7dfYs5D9v-Hqi_VxZULP-SIVa78l2geQNKrZMSExFW6LhG2gVMrecRf1jpm2CnPVo9nGHeun71lUWecDUSUrV-NwZAeeDJ-UAJ3DlFn-9Fi_Nozq_Auir6RAaRutq3Bk6RM/s400/Burklands.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615660185835152162" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Size: 48 x 60 inches on linen</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVe5MmR5HDlL4J3P5oXQGi7IT2HdcT48mQ1_a34ikN6o80FpTNTv7Nu1xXRZWxsrCh7loI_G3EzTqh4vvGV79ljxylgiORUbs3E1Ondmd7RET1ksrZ66lhHv1wkajhiHC0GqLLESyaUYc/s1600/Burklands+inspiration+pillow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVe5MmR5HDlL4J3P5oXQGi7IT2HdcT48mQ1_a34ikN6o80FpTNTv7Nu1xXRZWxsrCh7loI_G3EzTqh4vvGV79ljxylgiORUbs3E1Ondmd7RET1ksrZ66lhHv1wkajhiHC0GqLLESyaUYc/s400/Burklands+inspiration+pillow.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615660149671799474" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Inspiration pillow from client's home</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxRuqchtGhpI4VUDa7Yx2N3t3qjTntcCMKvxhF8NOZI83XYJqmdYMT0yVxkI2MhWliKAzBgGHffDfaEQmqynmDsdBkIilmGJSvNvMQIJ-ffV6uKQyfnr475z7dIixv_Vw0ozskN8iEYXI/s1600/Burklands+detail+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxRuqchtGhpI4VUDa7Yx2N3t3qjTntcCMKvxhF8NOZI83XYJqmdYMT0yVxkI2MhWliKAzBgGHffDfaEQmqynmDsdBkIilmGJSvNvMQIJ-ffV6uKQyfnr475z7dIixv_Vw0ozskN8iEYXI/s320/Burklands+detail+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615659921592372690" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">detail</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHD-1uUOkiNPcBEBZf2uN0W7qo4U8yAxKDG8dc-Nn3wLGeETPXVLYZ1W5tn0mLoHXJa_Bg0S2RWFL4cKD77yNXTs3xhZ_NcRc8bHlA8-PGDFgunxUz5jzZ70-MqUJKSyPPGeVWORYEDY/s1600/Burklands+detail.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHD-1uUOkiNPcBEBZf2uN0W7qo4U8yAxKDG8dc-Nn3wLGeETPXVLYZ1W5tn0mLoHXJa_Bg0S2RWFL4cKD77yNXTs3xhZ_NcRc8bHlA8-PGDFgunxUz5jzZ70-MqUJKSyPPGeVWORYEDY/s320/Burklands+detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615659915813565906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">detail</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This large art was created custom for a client's home. How do I do it? Well, I really can't create art unless I understand my client and what they like. Joe and Jane had these pillows in their home that they found extremely attractive. I have also snooped around their living room to understand what are the shapes and styles that attract them. Ultimately they wanted art that employs their color scheme, and also consists of some rectangles and gives playful energy. Mission accomplished!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Visit me at my studio evenings and weekends to talk about your custom art. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.westglenart.info">www.westglenart.info</a></div>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-10895500741618211602011-05-15T18:56:00.000-07:002011-05-15T19:22:20.659-07:00Soaking knowledge<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuzuxZAT5I11CuDmP9AEjoevprhnrF5sG4hsYzk37Nq7ewq5NRMqxWDGERlnnzUY45iDW6PDqjTZYPkOlvEcdKrhLNKzBk7Vnl2Uqpet1l4wBOBmXia-R49yGx2c2VDLDxoQFI1I9Bjw/s1600/Stairwell+project.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuzuxZAT5I11CuDmP9AEjoevprhnrF5sG4hsYzk37Nq7ewq5NRMqxWDGERlnnzUY45iDW6PDqjTZYPkOlvEcdKrhLNKzBk7Vnl2Uqpet1l4wBOBmXia-R49yGx2c2VDLDxoQFI1I9Bjw/s400/Stairwell+project.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607133395381393074" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Big project - finished art on the floor</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINPYhpb8KC6106pJBRZ3K0FOQdl05Ji2NpVqYTx0T1XXDAMy1CDh92SABLGM_dxhUozUWLs9MdFg7Mpj_L9aSqhEwFm8gUcFk8E9BbcdXIqtE_NwY_1tmi876UXTcySV0pBW-7n7vs90/s1600/Top.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><div style="text-align: center;">Size: 96 x 60 inches, stairwell project</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWHCxIikXcEua431V4gCZdaENmjLBONoYJxMcKKWTI764XwC7eQnzO43efAe1ZIYvSkNniopPON_cFBx763NjlWR-0fF-6AKn99zTzXd4gbO8Z4imwsGQlPjSBfQcRdgwrpgzjG-s-n_U/s1600/Stairwell+detail+art.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWHCxIikXcEua431V4gCZdaENmjLBONoYJxMcKKWTI764XwC7eQnzO43efAe1ZIYvSkNniopPON_cFBx763NjlWR-0fF-6AKn99zTzXd4gbO8Z4imwsGQlPjSBfQcRdgwrpgzjG-s-n_U/s320/Stairwell+detail+art.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607127418498837602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">detail</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I have completed the stairwell project for the latest commission. It is very difficult to take a good photo of this art, since, well, it's bigger than I am. And it is meant to be viewed from a distance. Can't wait to see how will it look installed. I wanted a fun piece of artwork, the one that will get attention, and what attention getter this is! </div></div>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-22513235988321459842011-05-07T06:18:00.000-07:002011-05-07T06:29:50.621-07:00Have something worth paying for<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The best advice I can give to anyone who wants to succeed in art, and business in general, is to always think about what is your value proposition. The art world is specifically conflicting on this issue since artists seems to compare themselves to each other and form their pricing based on what they have seen someone else price a pice of work. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Just as there are different prices in cars, furniture, housing, restaurants and all other kinds of services, there have to be different prices in art. The difficulty comes when the cost of time and materials exceeds the amount market is willing to pay for. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The solution is twofold: find a way to reduce your product expense and produce same quality at the lower price, or, get better at your product or service, provide more value, unique product to your customer and ultimately win over your competition. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The question is this: would you pay the stated amount for this product? If the answer is yes, then go ahead price it like that and market will support you. If the answer is no, then either work on making a better product or reduce your price where others will pay for it. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I am uncertain if this rambling makes sense, but ultimately if you want to sell anything it has to compete in the marketplace. This includes art and all kinds of fine, high-end functional and non-functional items, as well as services. Have something worth paying for and you'll succeed!</span></span></div>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-90313663161427352552011-05-01T09:26:00.000-07:002011-05-01T09:43:16.210-07:00Creating Big ArtThe biggest painting I have created is 4 x 6 feet. That's pretty big! But, I've never embarked on creating a commercial installation like I am doing today. Painting big canvases is pretty challenging and physical. I enjoy the process very much and it seems like time just keeps flying when I do it. My last project that consisted of 5 big canvases was ruined by a brake-in. Someone stole 2 out of 5 finished paintings that lined up make a rainbow. <div><br /></div><div>I have decided to move on, and not worry about the theft. Police has my paintings, I'll call next week and try to get them back; if repairable we can try to repair, if not new canvases are on their way to me and should be delivered next week. They are very nice canvases, heavy linen, I just love them! The school that commissioned the project :DMACC, is super cool. They are just so nice to me and said that deadline doesn't matter, they've been talking about getting some art for the campus for a long time, and a few more weeks won't make much difference.</div><div><br /></div><div>I think this experience will give me more know-how when I have an opportunity to go into the next commercial installation. There are so many things I never knew how to approach, installation being one of them. The artist should always build some cushion into their proposal for expenses that occur during the project. Nobody can fully predict what will happen, and much less anticipate that someone would steal two paintings no smaller than 3 x 5 feet. Next time I propose to work on something large, I'll have to build in those "unexpected" things into the commission contract. This time I got really lucky that I have one of the nicest clients possible.</div><div><br /></div><div>The consequence of not delivering the project can be that you have to refund the money that you have already spent on creating the project. I couldn't really deal with that at this time. I am starting my own studio gallery, every artist's dream come true. People are seeing me working in there and that must be pretty unusual. I spent too much time setting this gallery up and talking to other artists. Now is time for some creative activity, the whole reason why I have rented the space in the first place. </div>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-78292732537416734722011-04-24T20:35:00.000-07:002011-04-24T21:00:37.098-07:00Stolen Art<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkcrj4qA7SOougomJuadBzPTLbRgiFVenA1PJWWfnPbTzDL1NpJXcMbZrnnTWQ1xJNXLA8Bp_WFjBsNHrESOz3GQrsi8lJBUa9vL0CI1kauxPd2MepYFlx0Cbe72Uup7mZPeuYoF0hDg/s1600/Stolen+art+3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkcrj4qA7SOougomJuadBzPTLbRgiFVenA1PJWWfnPbTzDL1NpJXcMbZrnnTWQ1xJNXLA8Bp_WFjBsNHrESOz3GQrsi8lJBUa9vL0CI1kauxPd2MepYFlx0Cbe72Uup7mZPeuYoF0hDg/s400/Stolen+art+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599365292432346674" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Stolen Middle "Green" painting in progress 36 x 60 inches</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Ms3t0q-jhzjnyQ4BOIe-Qd2zncFSxPEeQJO-YH0nffnCq_278No8nBMxIiAEU_R-C2CmllLZsfCvkbM6wc-BMiogJgDCkr8Zz5G9-oNCei-ePdpkcjjd6E3COklAI1emnqTcTqZOuK4/s1600/Stolen+Art.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Ms3t0q-jhzjnyQ4BOIe-Qd2zncFSxPEeQJO-YH0nffnCq_278No8nBMxIiAEU_R-C2CmllLZsfCvkbM6wc-BMiogJgDCkr8Zz5G9-oNCei-ePdpkcjjd6E3COklAI1emnqTcTqZOuK4/s400/Stolen+Art.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599365290591946818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Stolen "Red" painting in progress 36 x 60 inches</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VzzASfMl9NxjM7Uyn0xapgCUqHEa1dQVMs69qNOhPtjNiHpAozqMKU0xShPTBPAZghDWRPkz-Zd1tq6rjqsJLJesyPKfylwG8Hqpa2QUR9M59D4aoJ6VYR-w6ZcslrnLJ1zReQeZ0GI/s1600/Stolen+Art+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VzzASfMl9NxjM7Uyn0xapgCUqHEa1dQVMs69qNOhPtjNiHpAozqMKU0xShPTBPAZghDWRPkz-Zd1tq6rjqsJLJesyPKfylwG8Hqpa2QUR9M59D4aoJ6VYR-w6ZcslrnLJ1zReQeZ0GI/s400/Stolen+Art+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599365285260233698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Stolen "Green" painting in progress 36 x 60 inches</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I feel violated. I feel raped. I've felt like that before when I left my homecountry because of the bullies who wanted to see me leave for my property. They've got my shit, they got rid of me. I came to United States. I've built a life here.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Last night, someone broke into my studio gallery in West Glen and stole 2 pieces of art that were freshly finished and the glossy varnish was drying. They only stole 2 canvases out of 5 that lined up in order make a rainbow, a beautiful rainbow designed and painted to represent diversity of an educational institution that I was making it for. I was excited about the art. It turned out great after a month-long creation process. Now it is ruined. It is like someone cut off it's head and legs. I have 3 canvases left that are disjointed and missing the two pieces.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I have no idea how can I recreate such large artwork. I can match colors but it is a lot harder than creating a piece from scratch. The new canvas, paint and medium will cost me dearly, I will need at least additional 40 hours to recreate the missing pieces. It took a lot of physical space and time to create one artwork that is 324 inches large artpiece. I am hurt. I am in pain. The dream commission is turning into a nightmare commission. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My vision of what could have happened is that there are some low life people partying in neighboring West Glen bars and possibly eying the art that could be seen through the windows. Maybe they have seen me working on it. Maybe there was a group of drunk low lives daring each other to try and steal it. Maybe it was planned, maybe it was not. But the result is that the art is gone. My heart is broken.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The thief only went for the art, they didn't take anything seemingly more valuable. They didn't brake into my office. They didn't take money or wine that was there. Sophisticated thief must have a lot of money and a big house to hang my shit. Will they hang it? Or destroy it? </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I certainly hope to get it back. I hope they will get undrunk, think clearly and return my work back to me. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I just think it is unfair how we always think of good neighborhoods as the ones where "rich" people live. And we think of bad neighborhoods as the ones where "poor" people live. This is wrong. Being poor doesn't make you bad, and being rich is not making you good. Stealing things means hurting people and affecting their ability to provide for themselves and their families. Stealing things means raping their souls. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I will survive this just as well as I have survived war, discrimination, injustice, illness and loss. But right now I just don't feel right. My world is upside down today. On Easter Day. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here is a link with missing pieces in progress. The finished art looks similar. The green painting has a word "Learn" in it, and the red painting has a word "Imagine" in it. If you know anything about whereabouts of this art, please call West Des Moines police. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Link: </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=320948&id=62182248814"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=320948&id=62182248814 </span></span></a></div>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-14910057331086862162011-04-22T16:26:00.001-07:002011-04-22T17:01:45.813-07:00Emotional side of art<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The longer I work with the artists, the more I am realizing how sensitive artists can be. I've became better to be nice and gentle to the creative soul, but you still never know when you're going to offend... Sometimes I think that my lesson in this life is to learn how to work with that sensitivity in myself and others. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Perhaps I am mistaken, but I think artists are terrible business people and that is what explains much about the struggles of art business. Every human emotion seems to be amplified with creative people. If they are mad, they are really mad to the bone... if they are grateful and happy, they hug you... if they believe you, they listen to what you have to say... if they are jealous, they try to sabotage you... if they are insecure, they need reinforcement.... if they are opinionated, they put their nose places... if they are feeling inferior, they ignore you.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The human intrigue of art is just as interesting and entertaining as anything I end up selling in the gallery. I forgive, I forget, I get over things quickly... Most artists don't... </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If I can offer one piece of advice to artists, it is to learn to let go of their emotions... cut them off like the helium balloon and let that balloon float into the universe. Then go back to your studio and create something new. Be persistent. Be reliable. Show up on time. Do as you say. Return messages. The good working ethic sells more art than anything else. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We are meeting a rare and unusual need in humans: a need for beauty, wonder, a need for unusual, different, challenging, provocative, inspiring. We are helping people make a distinction with their art, we are helping them be more important and feel better. And all that is much easier to do if we don't keep our head in the clouds. </span></span></div>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-38078986815545558352011-04-16T20:24:00.000-07:002015-09-03T14:47:21.081-07:00Store front<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6ZVFGyDIrrDciMQNh2QTaHCFmtOBnC3YbAl7HijN0zCgrYagfk09K1jTdCu6ZQ7okJZM3-BOH5RwaWhiyjFCgPXhs2elQRDYT8wpetjOl1k-dCEnT9MLomipZR6vQgxL9j3BpQnqkMU/s1600/Storefront.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596390583981390178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6ZVFGyDIrrDciMQNh2QTaHCFmtOBnC3YbAl7HijN0zCgrYagfk09K1jTdCu6ZQ7okJZM3-BOH5RwaWhiyjFCgPXhs2elQRDYT8wpetjOl1k-dCEnT9MLomipZR6vQgxL9j3BpQnqkMU/s400/Storefront.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 268px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-63605600447899122032011-04-01T18:07:00.000-07:002011-04-01T18:10:50.944-07:00Gallery Opening<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1Yqwq9nCuCGMuP2tmvERwHMW-SuspALq2nhztFeaiVP-U_XZ616qTPMOkq7uirNhtcBBJYLwFehwkLCQSB0FnO_cumZaAtfap9I023kBPVKvmNVt68LZeMCanQ0S97okJHTkFVfn_Hs/s1600/livepreview.aspx.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1Yqwq9nCuCGMuP2tmvERwHMW-SuspALq2nhztFeaiVP-U_XZ616qTPMOkq7uirNhtcBBJYLwFehwkLCQSB0FnO_cumZaAtfap9I023kBPVKvmNVt68LZeMCanQ0S97okJHTkFVfn_Hs/s400/livepreview.aspx.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590787403439484098" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJc8zbvEzlZ2kQ9hO5fEWlUA1MyUHLipzfNYTAxvcab-aKpGVuZ7hOj_jcfzvoB6bRtCnO5-dBSHtswazPI-zt1H0uTnBKr4Nw3KLDJ1-Tu1BkwkReDYfC7OfqBXW7068VNPOhzj8KIrU/s1600/livepreview-1.aspx.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJc8zbvEzlZ2kQ9hO5fEWlUA1MyUHLipzfNYTAxvcab-aKpGVuZ7hOj_jcfzvoB6bRtCnO5-dBSHtswazPI-zt1H0uTnBKr4Nw3KLDJ1-Tu1BkwkReDYfC7OfqBXW7068VNPOhzj8KIrU/s400/livepreview-1.aspx.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590787392599287426" /></a>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-9852679551930026572011-03-04T18:40:00.000-08:002011-03-04T19:12:07.994-08:00It's a good dayToday was an interesting day. It started with my beautiful sunshine shining on me with his two brown eyes and a set of cute teeth. There is something beautiful in waking a child in the morning.<div><br /> <div>After taking my son to school, I received the keys to a wonderful studio that is a dream come true for any artist. It meets all my criteria: ample space, clean and simple, good daylight, access to sink, possibility of retail sales. The biggest hurdle any artist faces is how to show their art and this location will combine my need to make things, the self-expression through arts that is life changing, and I can organize shows and events and help other artists showcase their art as well. I don't believe that significant income is possible in arts. But it is certainly something I enjoy a great deal. </div><div><br /></div><div>Following this, I had a lunch with a friend who is an inspiration. I know that I've had many hardships in life, but sometimes when I look at what other people have to go through I recognize how lucky I am. </div><div><br /></div><div>After lunch I introduced myself to the West Glen neighbors. They already knew I was snooping around for a studio but yeah, having all spots filled up helps everybody. I personally feel that it is enough of recession, people need to force themselves to become more giving and more optimistic. There is no reason to continue with negativity and scarcity. I am ready to share my optimism with others. </div><div><br /></div><div>The evening was great as I visited two art shows: 1st at the Hoyt Sherman place where I had a painting and have met several artists I know. Following this, I went to another art show that is more of an underground type art show with very good art by three local artists: <a href="http://www.vanjasart.com/">Vanja</a>, Hasan and Luke. It was great to see all the artistic diversity tonight.</div><div><br /></div><div>All in all, I feel very happy. Next week we are going on a spring brake vacation. The time away will put everything into perspective and I have so much to do when I return. New opportunities are just abounding right now and I am in awe that so much good can happen to a person, at the same time. I am starting a new job when I return from vacation and a big project that is going to be my biggest work to date. I imagine myself sitting on the California beach somewhere, looking at the ocean, keeping my kids in the corner of the eye, and dreaming up of all the wonderful things that I get to do in the future. The next door neighbor to my studio gallery sells shirts affirming what I already know: Life is Good! Check out <a href="http://www.jakesjourney.com/">Jake's Jurney</a> and get your own Life is Good shirt when shopping West Glen. </div></div>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829604797528651244.post-3932598535000064342011-02-28T16:03:00.000-08:002011-02-28T16:11:45.630-08:00Practicing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzh9O-qY_QbrAhIFTofF8Et9jS_-Sk0t774eOBxFNfWon3qWGnPQcwxH6HyFTj3gT0EfrKeGtuxe_tL9xM65Bea0kXb8V7qHDWvHVU1S8P6DT3pp6aqStBEOOaSh6kSIYQGVnd6iQmJsY/s1600/Exhilaration+d.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzh9O-qY_QbrAhIFTofF8Et9jS_-Sk0t774eOBxFNfWon3qWGnPQcwxH6HyFTj3gT0EfrKeGtuxe_tL9xM65Bea0kXb8V7qHDWvHVU1S8P6DT3pp6aqStBEOOaSh6kSIYQGVnd6iQmJsY/s400/Exhilaration+d.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578897386372590866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUR0dJ49uWy13mYR-9e0J6nC1m1_M7OLxaBWeZ3ilU_ZKF0hu2iX8tLsKbKsZP4KWKyazuC9F1LBXQg3rcFwkehx5MaN2ImjGpISm0fxAfUdNZmGVMXar3ZpM6TtQcBqcAQBq-uNcx4ME/s1600/Exhilaration+e.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUR0dJ49uWy13mYR-9e0J6nC1m1_M7OLxaBWeZ3ilU_ZKF0hu2iX8tLsKbKsZP4KWKyazuC9F1LBXQg3rcFwkehx5MaN2ImjGpISm0fxAfUdNZmGVMXar3ZpM6TtQcBqcAQBq-uNcx4ME/s400/Exhilaration+e.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578897387350934402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXjBr7bf8UhAE41-nwU5DboL5pThkShW-zDwNhdJlDiZBZ-tO8mFkfP_ra3zBo80MlJAlD0xViSvw7HNFwua-yUU2s-otdoMiE4B9hpxetntV6B52hsCuP1iekV09QKCFSbTwbYyOBDYI/s1600/Exhilerations+1b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXjBr7bf8UhAE41-nwU5DboL5pThkShW-zDwNhdJlDiZBZ-tO8mFkfP_ra3zBo80MlJAlD0xViSvw7HNFwua-yUU2s-otdoMiE4B9hpxetntV6B52hsCuP1iekV09QKCFSbTwbYyOBDYI/s400/Exhilerations+1b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578897380362969026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZbcKiNx4XKiBwgiqCUatQRJ6NJ0yIOKjhMR61c_J9T0npuNFLTEgT-5Ts1vWoQbEVv0NKlCTfnchmUMLRVHV07S6IB7B9fkSE9UNmGoL0ibJbSXljDdDsknvqqRf22JYIPxEkT1alLus/s1600/Exhilaration.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZbcKiNx4XKiBwgiqCUatQRJ6NJ0yIOKjhMR61c_J9T0npuNFLTEgT-5Ts1vWoQbEVv0NKlCTfnchmUMLRVHV07S6IB7B9fkSE9UNmGoL0ibJbSXljDdDsknvqqRf22JYIPxEkT1alLus/s400/Exhilaration.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578897373845822386" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here are some samples of the works that use glass nuggets in its creation. Unlike traditional mixed media, mine is clean and the aim is to capture light that subtly can touch artwork from any angle. I find that paintings if not under proper lights can be dead objects. With the use of glass, texture and light colors I can capitalize on even the faint light from another room that is just touching the art for a stunning effect. Let me know how do you like my practice run. I think it is promising. </span></span>M Agichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10646425418012879996noreply@blogger.com0