If I told you my name was William B. Duke, would you read (or see) my work differently than if I had another name? What if my name were Elizabeth? Elizabeth B. Duke. In the first chapter of the book, “How to be both” by …
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Everyone likes a sound bite. A short phrase that summarizes information, conveys a certain feeling and entices readers or viewers to think further about broader issues. Since the term was coined in the U.S. media, ‘sound bite’ has been associated largely with politics and the …
i like it. i hate it.
What is it that makes you like something or not? Regardless of what an artist has to say about their work, people will like or dislike something based solely on how they are feeling the exact moment they see it. Reactions can’t be controlled, and an …
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Have you ever felt your day improve the moment the barista at your local coffee shop looked you in the eye and said, “What can I get you today?”. What is it that feels so great about that? Is it pure excitement, at the promise of the …
plein air painting in canada / the clear lake
click the image below to watch the video (3-4 minutes in length) plein air painting in canada / the clear lake / 48″ x 48″ / 2010 janet bright
broaden your horizons / in the news
Broaden your Horizons BY JEAN KONDA-WITTE, ABBOTSFORD TIMES JANUARY 6, 2011 Artist Janet Bright is bringing her acrylic paintings to the Kariton Gallery show, Horizons, on from Jan. 7 to Feb. 2 in Abbotsford. An open house is Sunday. Horizons, a mix of contemporary pottery and …
plein air painting in canada / ice cloud
click the image below to watch the video/ 3-4 minutes in length plein air painting in canada / ice cloud / 48″ x 48″ / 2010 janet bright
glacer / 30″ x 30″
glacer / 30″ x 30″ / acrylic on canvas
memorealism
Taking a page from the history of artist’s past, I’ve come to name my current style of painting. The name MemoRealism takes into account two important aspects of human experience that I believe are paramount in the creation of art that ellicits emotion, reaction and …