An Art Journey Continues

 We at Joel Ellis Art are in a new stage of working with paintings. First, of course, is the painting itself - thinking on visually prepping the surface, applying the techniques with brush and an assortment of tools, including lighting and securing the surface.

The next important step in developing a satisfying image is Time, uninterrupted Time. Some artists may require time to work on a project in a series of phases before the painting is declared acceptable. I generally operate in a long single session of the work. Next, for most artists, is the signature and a drying period. The intensity of this process often leaves me in a state of is-it-done? I remember my Dad took breaks from his very physical job to freely paint pictures just for the joy of it.

Purple Pair

Next, for me, however, and for the sake of accounting, each painting is recorded in an inventory log, I photograph the piece and when it is dry,
apply the finish. When ready, the painting is then stored numerically by its size on one of several metal racks in a secure holding room near the studio.

The business from here is to select some paintings for public viewing in one of our special galleries. This is a much grander experience. Making the painting is one thing. Promoting it is another thing altogether.

We hit a bump in the journey of selling the art works – a debacle with the email, an unattended website, a mailing list of multiple changes. We call the problem of such laissez-faire - Covid, but that is not totally the issue. Covid seemed to get in the way, but the truth is we must amend and face these barriers. We made a plan of showing selected pieces under a secure new email with art loving sources that we have worked with for years. We will also up the ante of the blog, play a bit with social media, and return to galleries that nurture Art and the artists.

                                                                Crystal Morning

Note: We could not have begun this new beginning in our communications without the astonishing assistance of our IT guy, Ryan, beloved grandson.

Currently some of my art is displayed throughout venues in the greater Mid-Michigan area, such as the beautiful Shiawassee Art Center in Owosso.

My new email is joelfellis.paintings@gmail.com

The blog address is joelfellisart@blogspot.com

I and my team (Helene) are looking forward to sharing with you the paintings I love. With all good wishes to you, Joel

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