Art Matters

Step up to YOUR creative dream

Barb Toland Creative Sparks

A few years back I created a series of five small paintings that visually leaped into my imagination quite out of the blue. Normally I have to work a little harder at deciding what to paint, so I was quite thrilled to get this idea with no creative struggle required! I call the series, Steps to a Dream...

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Only a thin, blurred line separates most artistic endeavors...

Barb Toland Featured Artist

This week's blog is not just about one artist, but several. And not just visual artists, but writers as well. You'll learn a little more about the creative masters of the past, and how many of them not only made a living from one form of art, but also enjoyed mastering other forms of creativity in their everyday lives....

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On creating "Venus de Milo: Breakout"

Barb Toland My Stuff

In today's blog I'll be talking about an art event held here in Greenville, SC by a wonderful local organization who has been instrumental in growing the arts here ... Metropolitan Arts Council (aka MAC). This is an annual event call Flat Out under Pressure, and each artist is given just 24 hrs. to create a piece of art...

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How this Tower of London raven taught me something

Barb Toland Creative Sparks

Wanna know what it takes to turn an ugly painting of a raven into a pretty darn good one? Tenacity. That’s right – that good old fashion stubbornness & perseverance to hold on tight & get it right...

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How about a little Matisse cocktail?

Barb Toland Featured Artist

Henri Matisse was an extraordinary artist and I love, love, love his work!!!!!!!!! He was one of the most revolutionary & influential artists of his time...

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