Archive for April, 2010

“Art Quotes for the Day”

Posted: 27th April 2010 by Alberta Smith-Johnson in Blog

Here are some interesting art quotes from various folks:
1-While working on one piece, another concept often emerges, and it is this constant, stimulating flow that causes my work to evolve. (B.J. Adams)
2-Passion is universal humanity. Without it religion, history, romance and art would be useless. (Honore de Balzac)
3-I paint for myself. I don’t know how [...]

No Art Today–Playing Hooky :-)

Posted: 21st April 2010 by Alberta Smith-Johnson in Blog

A little bit of a cool day in Chicago area.
Playing hooky from artwork today……
Doing house-cleaning instead.

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Finished Artwork Update

Posted: 16th April 2010 by Alberta Smith-Johnson in Blog

OK……finished newest small mini-painting–entitled “Art Nouveau Flower #1″. Take a peek in my original art section.

Oooh–Giacometti Sculpture in News Today

Posted: 11th April 2010 by Alberta Smith-Johnson in Blog

Sitting here reading the sunday paper.
Saw that Old Masters Sculptor Alberto Giacometti’s sculpture entitled “Walking Man” recently sold for over $104 million. When I was a college student at the Art Institute of Chicago (back in the day , I loved walking over to see that sculpture.  It was one of my favorites [...]

Newest Acrylic Painting Has……..

Posted: 11th April 2010 by Alberta Smith-Johnson in Blog
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…….an  ”art nouveau” feeling to it. It’s actually an art nouveau-style floral painting.
A picture of it is coming soon. Be on the look-out…….

Happy Friday! (Still Working on Newest Acrylic Painting)

Posted: 9th April 2010 by Alberta Smith-Johnson in Blog

Ahhhh….another lovely spring afternoon.
Have to house-clean for awhile before I give myself permission to work on an in-progress painting today.
It’s calling my name so I’d better hop to it before the *muse* disappears…..:-)

April 2010 Club Selections

Posted: 6th April 2010 by Alberta Smith-Johnson in ASJ Artworks Club Members
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Alberta Smith-Johnson Originals

Posted: 5th April 2010 by Alberta Smith-Johnson in Blog

Welcome!
In the future, this page will spotlight my available original paintings.
Please come back soon for the debut.
Thanks!

Spring Means New Artwork Coming…..

Posted: 5th April 2010 by Alberta Smith-Johnson in Blog
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Spring is sprouting everywhere……..I love seeing the buds on branches, seeing beautiful colors just starting to peek out……..puts me in the mood for a new painting……..I’ll keep you posted.