tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62764416651322591952024-02-19T06:52:00.235-08:00Living of ArtJoanne Licsko
Paintings and ThoughtsJoanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-59382480778082231712011-08-07T18:02:00.000-07:002011-08-07T18:02:58.875-07:00THE ALCHEMY OF ART
"A Moment in Time"
© J. Licsko 60"x60" oil on linen
I am still amazed that an artist or artisan can take raw materials such as canvas and pigments and then create something wonderful and desirable to others. Taken a step further, as is the case of the annual Central Coast Wine Classic, the benefits of this act ripple out to helping the less fortunate, Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-60431718322534266552011-05-08T11:36:00.000-07:002011-05-08T11:36:24.857-07:00THE CADMIUM YELLOW BLUES
Unfinished canvas
60"x60"
it looks OK at this distance
Cadmium Yellow is one of my most treasured pigments. Yes, I am aware that there is a health hazard with them, but I am drawn to the cadmium colors. I sense some kind of extra energy in all of them.
My studio, once a guest bedroom, is fine for smaller works. Located in central California, the windows and doors are open most of the Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-61795195885686366922011-02-19T14:33:00.000-08:002011-02-19T14:33:35.596-08:00ART DEALERS - Part 3 - GETTING PAID
"Small Treasures"
© JLicsko 18"x24" oil on canvas
Have you ever wished that you could find someone to take over the business side of your art, and leave you to focus on just the creativity? I'd bet my first born the answer is yes. Well, forget about that dream, and face the fact that Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-80394079035871976022010-12-12T13:33:00.000-08:002010-12-12T13:33:21.893-08:00ART DEALERS - Part 2 - CHOOSING THE RIGHT GALLERY "On Sale" © J. Licsko 2010 6"x6" oil on canvas
After you are sure that your intended gallery is a "good fit" for your work, then you must be equally sure it is right for your personality. Artists, being easily influenced emotional beings, must consciously respect and protect their psyche. Two art Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-89927165592298898482010-10-03T12:32:00.000-07:002010-10-03T12:32:04.877-07:00ART DEALERS - The Good, the Bad, and the Rare.
"Lipstick & Rhinestones" ©JLicsko oil on canvas 12"x9"
Part 1: In this post, and the next, I will share with you a few observations and tips culled from nearly forty years experience dealing with dealers. I have worked with a large number of galleries that have represented my work, my husbands work, or both. A few of these relationships have been exceptionally beneficial and Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-36927244451517346762010-09-10T08:06:00.000-07:002010-09-10T08:06:53.861-07:00SUBJECT MATTER - WHAT TO PAINT
"The Desert Rose" © J. Licsko '10 oil on canvas
I have often said I prefer people look at what I paint rather than how I paint. Frequently, the curse of the realist painter is observers notice the craftsmanship over the content.
When I started painting many years ago, my first objective was to try to recreate what I saw. There is no better way to develop Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-50829287804762247922010-07-16T09:46:00.000-07:002010-07-16T16:28:10.669-07:00A CAUSE FOR "CELEBRATION"
"Celebration"
© J. Licsko 2010
60"x60"
oil o canvas
As mentioned in a previous post "Painting Glass", I live in the Paso Robles wine county, where the win-win collaboration of art and wine is reaching new heights. If you haven't been to Paso Robles in the last couple of years, I encourage you to visit. We have a new annual art festival. The new Studios on the Park, showcases the Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-66626170480549150542010-04-08T07:17:00.000-07:002010-04-08T07:49:28.856-07:00Receiving Inspiration"Girls Night Out"© J. Licsko 0312" x 9" oil on canvasVisual artists often find the inspiration they need by exposing themselves to music, film, dance, literature and other mediums of expression. These different arts can lift us emotionally, and although we may not reflect the source in our work, the exposure often charges our batteries. We return to our work nourished and freshened.I was invited Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-37123783059382109002010-02-12T12:04:00.000-08:002010-02-12T13:33:45.335-08:00Painting to Please OneselfWatermelon with Grapes© J.Licsko 20100il on canvas 20"x18" I like to accept commissions occasionally because it offers the opportunity to step out of my self created comfort zone. There is a subtle tension, knowing that a painting could be rejected. In the middle of October, collectors I had not yet met, had recently purchased a still life of mine from a favorite gallery, and now wanted another.Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-52064786513413276702009-12-18T10:26:00.000-08:002009-12-18T10:41:20.540-08:00Creative People and Cats"The Cat"© JLicsko 07 24"x 48" acrylic on canvasIt seems many work-at-home creative people have cats. Cats seem to be the perfect companion for a painter or writer with just the right energy and few demands. I have been blessed with the perfect feline companion who seems to enjoy my studio time as much as I do. I like to get my chores and obligations done before I paint, and she will often goJoanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-26716228830030683672009-11-06T08:37:00.000-08:002009-11-06T09:39:21.451-08:00PAINTING GLASS"Late Afternoon Red"© J Licsko 0936"x 36" oil on canvasI live in the Paso Robles wine country, up on a hill, surrounded by grapes, amid hundreds of wineries, and a multitude of tasting rooms. At almost every social gathering, local vintners offer samples. In the five years I have lived here, I have witnessed first hand the subtleties of the seasons in the vineyards. From bud break (that's the Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-23344156981113490302009-08-30T12:33:00.000-07:002009-08-30T13:14:55.203-07:00DONATING ART TO FUNDRAISERS "STARS ON THE WATER" ©J Licsko 09, oil on canvas Most artists today are not selling as many works as they produce, and for many of us, the art is piling up in the studio. So, when we are asked to donate paintings to Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-19530317407144294042009-08-02T08:32:00.000-07:002009-08-02T09:43:48.893-07:00CAN ART CHANGE ANYTHING ?"Nipped In The Bud"© J. Licsko 0912"x36"oil on canvas The painting shown here was painted as my response to a very disturbing subject. The painting itself looks mild mannered enough and it is unlikely that anyone would guess it's true inspiration without accompanying words. It's raison d'etre is that I saw something that disturbed me greatly, and have been bothered by it for a long time. Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-6927799637766559862009-07-07T18:09:00.000-07:002009-07-07T19:41:49.077-07:00Choosing the Right Frame For A Painting "Accessories"© Joanne Licsko10"x14" oil on canvasFellow blogger, and artist Rahina QH in her June 7th post, mentioned that the cost of framing was extortionate. I agree. But money spent does not guarantee that you will get the perfect frame. She got me thinking about all the unused frames that my husband and I have piled up, plus the money invested that will never show a return. The Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-37941509475205673982009-06-15T18:20:00.000-07:002009-06-15T19:32:04.214-07:00"IN THE BAG" EXHIBITION AT THE OLIVE HYDE GALLERY "Wrapture"© Joanne Licsko 07oil on canvas 30"x40" I am feeling pleased these days, and I owe some of this good feeling to generosity of another artist. I am very proud to have four of my paintings included in an exhibition "In The Bag" showing the works of eleven women artists. The theme is "Purses or Satchels - a mobile container or personal accessory that often hints at the personalityJoanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-2812387674794260912009-06-03T06:09:00.000-07:002009-06-03T09:58:57.457-07:00FINDING THE RIGHT TITLES FOR PAINTINGS"Abundance"© Joanne Licsko18"x20" oil on canvasGiving a title to a work of art is not mandatory. Some artists are content with no title, some will simply number their works. In my own work, I prefer to give some direction to understanding where I my feelings were, or where the inspiration came from. A title may prompt a viewer to take a second look, to go deeper. To please myself, I strive Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-69334102105475105782009-05-13T07:47:00.001-07:002009-05-13T09:14:47.941-07:00Example of Consignment Agreement for Visual Artists"Melina's Rose"©Joanne Licsko12"x9" oil on canvasI admit I have somewhat moved on from wanting to think about consignment agreements, but I said I would, and who knows maybe it will help a fellow artist. I'll try to make it brief.First, I have included a copy of my personal contract. I am concerned that the format may be altered when trying to publish it on blogspot. Sorry if that happens. I Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-73997593494672900622009-05-03T08:45:00.000-07:002009-05-03T14:55:06.001-07:0010 Tips for Artist's Consignment Agreements"Poetry in Red"©J Licsko12"x9" oil on canvas(lost but not forgotten) All four members of my immediate family are professional artists, but sometimes we are unprofessional where it matters most. Just recently, we had a scare when we thought perhaps a gallery might have sold a work and neglected to tell us. Our first thought was that our consignment agreement would back us up. That comfort fadedJoanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-43251219685653622322009-04-24T13:17:00.000-07:002009-04-24T13:30:52.653-07:00A Passion for Painting AwardI am very pleased to announce that artist and fellow blogger Marina Vicari Lerario living in San Paulo, Brazil, has kindly chosen me, along with six other talented artists, for the award "A Passion for Painting". I am always watching to see what she will paint next (check out her recent water color Vórtice 3). She is very modest when speaking of her art, but I like her work very much, and Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-36217390385130893072009-04-17T09:24:00.000-07:002009-04-17T13:18:56.870-07:00The Ugly Stage"Bitter Sweet" © J Licsko 06 oil on canvas 12"x16"Yesterday, I delivered a painting to my gallery for a group show. It was a wine related event, and I painted two wine glasses and a bottle. Reflections on glass require some patience, and as the deadline approached, it reached an unattractive state where I began to feel no one would want it. I rushed to finish, fearing it might not improveJoanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-71189354948272520552009-04-01T09:52:00.000-07:002009-04-01T11:01:07.107-07:00The Artist -Museum Fairness Act"Girl's Night Out"© J Licsko 039"x12" oil on canvasArtists are always being asked to donate works for legitimate charities and non-profits. In return, we get gratitude, a little publicity, the satisfaction of knowing we helped our community is some way. All working artists, and especially fundraisers for museums, non-profits, and charitable organizations need to investigate Bill H.R. 1126. InJoanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-46595394556675135012009-03-22T12:10:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:55:21.370-07:00Feminine Beauty In All Ages And Shapes "Magic Act"© J Licsko 30"x40" oil on canvasWhile there is no doubt that the youthful vitality and perfection of a fresh, young woman is held as the ideal inspiration of figure paintings, there is yet something wonderful in the human form at all ages and sizes, either gender.Many artists have learned much from working with cadavers and that study advanced the art of figure painting. I was Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-18384508191534507942009-03-18T08:00:00.000-07:002009-03-18T10:34:52.366-07:00Still Life - A Woman's View"The Pursuit of Pleasure"© J Licsko 6"x8" oil on canvasThe early still life in classical paintings often illustrated abundance. Magnificent paintings of a cornucopias, fruits and vegetables spilling out, and others with pheasants and trout laid out, prizes from a successful hunt, promising a wonderful feast were a typical theme. The best were done by the 17th century Dutch Masters. See PieterJoanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-10160533874673278182009-03-11T09:33:00.000-07:002009-03-11T14:53:09.643-07:00Artists Thrive On The Right Side of The BrainBoth Sides of the Fence© Adam Licsko oil on canvas 24"x36" "Adam shows good drawing skills but he seems to lack good color sense." For young artist/parents his second grade report card message was a stab in the heart. As all mothers, I was so proud of everything he did. He and I would spend hours together drawing and coloring. When he entered "the system", he soon showed himself to be Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276441665132259195.post-24172920449859689842009-03-04T11:35:00.000-08:002009-03-04T17:18:28.927-08:00You Are Worth The Time"Refreshments"© J Licsko 06, 20"x 40" oil on canvas Outside obligations can be overwhelming, and perhaps I should add to my rule # 7 "always say yes". I should add " but sometimes saying no is necessary, especially if it conflicts with rule # 14 give your self the gift of selfishness". My muse was bored with me. Not much of my own creative work going on. The musts overtook the wants.Joanne Licskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.com8