Your attending a great Open Artist Walk and suddenly discover the painting you have been lookin for. It is your perfect color combinations, you know exactly where you will hang it in your home and best of all...You Love It. There is only one problem how to get it home. It won't fit in your car and then once it is home you quickly realize you are going to need help hanging it. What to do....

As an abstract artist who loves to work on larger canvases I have seen this scenario become a problem more than once. For this reason I have partnered with a close friend of mine who is affiliated with Task Rabbit to help solve this issue. Starting in May I will be offering Free Delivery and hanging of purchased artwork 24" x 36" or larger. If you live within a 50 mile radius of Cincinnati this service is available. Just my way of saying Thank You for supporting my artwork.

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​Suzzanna Frank Fine Art
Suzzanna Frank
Studio606
1310 Pendleton Street
Cincinnati,Ohio 45202
www.suzzannafrank.com

Keep This In Mind...

When you are working with acrylic paints they have a tendency to dry darker than they appear when wet. Now sometimes this can be a good thing...you may find yourself having to paint an image more than once. The process of reworking an area creating several layers will add depth and texture to the piece. 
One way to make sure you are going to be happy with your color selections is to create a sample palette before you begin.  

You will notice that I made sure and recorded the combination of colors, so the next time I will know exactly which combinations I used. (I also record which painting this palette was used for as an easy reference). This may seem like a lot of extra work to go through before you even start painting, but in the end it will save you time, frustration and wasted paint while you are painting.

Check back for next month's Art Tip.
Till then...Happy Painting.

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Most artist love to explore new tools and techniques. This side of exploration is an integral part of the creative process. My goal each months to share with you the new supplies / techniques that I have explored throughout the prior month. This experimental part of the creative process is something I have always enjoyed, whether it was in my pottery making classes, painting/sketching classes or just plain old"Lets Have Fun Classes" the exploration of new materials and techniques.

​I hope you will join me each month as we explore the world of the Creative Soul.
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Thank You for joining me this month. I am looking forward to all the creative fun and experiences already on the calendar for June..


Suzzanna Frank Fine Art
Suzzanna Frank
studio606
1310 Pendleton Street
Cincinnati,Ohio 45202
www.suzzannafrank.com

  Art Is a Way of Knowing:
​Pat Allen reinforces mu idea that creativity and the process of art making are a spiritual process. This book offers encouragement for everyone to explore art making in this spirit of self-discovery—plus practical instructions on material, methods, and activities such as ways to: 

   •  Discover a personal myth or story 
   •  Recognize patterns and themes in one's life 
   •  Identify and release painful memories 
   •  Combine journaling and image making 
   •  Practice the ancient skill of active imagination 
   •  Connect with others through sharing one's art works
​The author shares with the reader her own life journey.

 
Art & Fear:
This book has been on my art shelf for years. It is always there to help me get back to creating when the voices in my head get too loud. It is a book written for artist by artist. It's about what it feels like when artists sit down at their easel or keyboard, in their studio or performance space, trying to do the work they need to do. It explores the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way. This is a must read for creative's like yourself. 

Thank You for joining me this month. I hope you will find this months favorite reads both inspiring and helpful. I am looking forward to all the creative fun and experiences already on the calendar for May.
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***Did you miss April's Favorite books?  Check them out right Here

Suzzanna Frank Fine Art
Suzzanna Frank
studio606 
1310 Pendleton Street 
Cincinnati,Ohio 45202
www.suzzannafrank.com