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A Vision for Art is an annual art exhibition fundraiser benefiting the fine arts programs at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville on their St. Mark’s Campus. This is the first time I’ve applied to and exhibited at a show I’ve never attended. A dear family friend told me all about the show and encouraged me to apply to A Vision for Art. I’m so glad I did! I am honored to be accepted into the…

When I started my art business, there was little formal guidance available for artists., so like many small businesses, I figured things out as I went along. But whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your creative business, you can always continue to learn. I read a lot of business books and have a reference library that I have collected over the years. But I still have much…

‘Garden in Her Mind’ 24 x 18. © 2023 Pamela Wingard These new floral paintings in the ‘Grow’ collection are not just about flowers. Although I love to be surrounded by their beauty. It is actually about us. About growing and learning and living our best lives. We never stop growing. At least, I hope not. I want to continue to grow to be a kinder, more genuine person every day.I want to learn…

Artists collect art too. Why would you buy art when you can paint your own? Well, artists are art appreciators, too, I like my work, but I don’t need to fill my whole house with it. I never used to hang my work, but I got over that. I do have some of my own work hanging in our house. Usually, I rotate them around and enjoy them before they sell, but I painted a couple just for us. One is a…

This new coastal art collection, “Sea of Tranquility,” will be available this Friday, March 17th, at 10 AM ET through Barefoot Living™. “Sea of Tranquility” Coastal Art Collection © 2023 Pamela Wingard In this busy, productive world we live in, sometimes we need quiet. I often find that in nature. This coastal art collection is inspired by the serenity nature brings into our lives when we take…

My art supplies vary depending on what I’m painting. And trust me, I’ve tried them all – oils, watercolors, graphite, charcoal, oil pastels, oil sticks, cold wax, gouache, colored pencils, markers, and Conte crayons, to name a few. Lol. Like most artists, buying art supplies is almost as fun as making art. I’ve had to restrain myself, but it’s not easy! As far a brushes go, I use a variety, and…

I’m no expert on traveling with art supplies, particularly when flying, but I travel by car with them frequently and occasionally by plane. Here’s how I like traveling with art supplies: I mainly paint with acrylics, which makes it easy because I don’t have to worry about flammable materials when flying with art supplies. I still enclose the following Golden Paints material safety data sheet in…

Don’t you love a beach town? But why are we drawn to them?  I love any beach town. A couple are close to my heart because of personal connections. But others are just fun to visit because I love to explore. It’s not just the beach I love, but the ‘feel’ of being in a beach town. It could be the fresh ocean air, the fact that I’m on vacation, or maybe it just seems like a lower-stress way of…