ArtStrokes -- Tracy Wall's Art Blog
Every now and again, I'll ramble about my art, the creative process,
art business, and anything else interesting or
newsworthy going on in my world.
8/29/2016 4:28:38 PM
Laws of Motion18" x 24"oil on canvas©Tracy Wall
I am both honored and delighted to be part of Art for Horses 2016, an exhibit and sale benefiting two horse rescues here in Colorado.
From their website:
Art for Horses features equine art–paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography–by nationally recognized artists working in a variety of styles from traditional to experimental and abstract.
This is a valuable, well-respected show for artists and patrons and the show earns funds to benefit two Colorado horse rescues:
Drifter’s Hearts of Hope Empowering children with special needs to rescue horses one cookie at a time. www.driftersheartsofhope.org
The Horse Protection [...]
8/20/2016 10:08:11 AM
Lunch Rush20" x 24"oil on gallery-wrapped canvas© Tracy Wall
We're nearing the end of this year's Summer Olympics.
I love seeing the athletes, watching the culmination of years of long hours and hard work.
Competitive spirit, no matter the nationality
"... thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat...." (thank you Jim McKay and ABC Wide World of Sports)
Passed this article, mentioning painting in the 1912 Olympics? really?
Guess I consider it all about athletics, grace, strength, and sport. Not sure if this type of competition is where art belongs.
Read all about it here.
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I travel around the city quite a bit, so for me Urban Life [...]
8/17/2016 1:45:39 AM
Colfax Lights12" x 36"oil on gallery-wrapped canvas©Tracy Wall
I never tire of seeing the lights from the road of busy city streets. Folks are out enjoying themselves, laughing, having a grand old time. You can feel the pulse of the city.
On a side note: I am delighted to be a Featured Artist by master-blogger Barbara Stroud in her blog, "ArtFoodHome". <- (about 3 things she loves most!) Thank you Barbara! And check out her cool site!!
(see this work at Abend Gallery's exhibit, "Urban Life" through August 27th, 2016)
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