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Ever wondered about the inner workings of a former designer and magazine editor who became an ARTIST .......and how they choose to tackle the world of art? 

Seems like a mere website....was never enough. There was ever so much more to the world of art that I wished to share.

As a result,  I have made this Alternate Blog offsite from here..."From my Studio Door" 

Come and visit.........Hope you enjoy.

Janeice Silberman

I have move the popular postcards over to my regular blog:  From my Studio Door.

(see the Link) to go directly to the site.

Everyone seemed to want differing amount of cards, so this was an easier way to process them.

Thank you for your patience.

By special request,  I have transposed the Press Article for the Oxford Arts Alliance into readible format for those unable to access a local newspaper to read.  

You can see it at:   My Studio Door

Press coverage for the current art show:   THE WHITE SHOW

Currently showing at the Oxford Arts Alliance,  Oxford, Pa.

January, 11, 2012

ARTICLE:

"Making the most of white at the Oxford Arts Alliance."  by John Chambless, Staff Writer

Link:   Chester County Press,  Wednesday, January 11, 2012

           Section "C"

My Thoughts about THE WHITE SHOW

I was asked to help curate THE WHITE SHOW, opening today in Oxford, Pa.

I had to ponder this carefully before accepting.  Coming up with new works that address the subject WHITE was going to be difficult for artists without the usual lead-time.  In addition, I wanted to walk through this process and have a plan of my own for new works on short notice.

I was told that the interpretation of WHITE was largely left up to the individual artists. For those of us who normally paint with lots of bold color, this was going to be a challenge.

I evaluated my current work and figured a way to use more "white" than ever before.  It was helpful to have a design background, since I would be pulling ideas from both my art and design experience, to process this innovative concept. In the color planning stages, various past works with animals painting was helpful.  White with lots of neutral grays and umbers woven in.  It was difficult to imagine my usual landscapes working primarily with White. So abstracts would rule the day.  Starting with small format studies, larger sizes evolved.  Most works would be executed in oil.  Acrylic the second choice, as the show drew near.

With my own plan now clearly in hand,  I agreed to co-curate this show with local artist Victoria Vinton King.  A number of local, regional artists have contributed to this show. In addition, I invited, Charles Jos. Biviano from Richmond, Virginia and Tom Hlas from Philadelphia.  Biviano has shown in New York, and both Biviano and Hlas have developed a national presence.

For more information, and a list of participating regional artists, the the previous blog entry for the WHITE SHOW: www.janeicesilberman.com  Or contact the Oxford Arts Alliance website for directions and times.  

Show opens:  January 6, 2012  ("White Out",  January 31)

Time: 5:00 - 8:00

website: www.oxfordart.org

I am participating in this upcoming show and also co-curator. 

"WHITE" Show  ...Art opening, January 6, 2012

Location:  The Oxford Arts Alliance, Oxford, Pa.  

website:  www.oxfordart.org

Participating regional artists:

Lisa Baird, Charles Jos Biviano, Jeff Boys, Polly Chalfont,  T. Mark Cole,  Donna Cusano,  Tom Hlas,  Carol Huber, Dan Miller,  Janeice Silberman,  Bill Simik, Gregory Watson,  Peter Willard and Vicki Vinton.   Additional artists added after this original posting include Kristina M. E. Goverts,  Susan B. Myers, Carol Eaton, Lee Hadley, Patty Moshanko, and Patricia Reese.

For directions and hours, check the website above.

I invite you to visit my regular blog for current information on online events, and other

information.  

From my Studio Door

http://janeicesilbermanfineart.blogspot.com/

PAINTING WHAT YOU LOVE...

Sage advice for those who desire painting as a means of expression....
As an artist you have to ask yourself just what is it that you LOVE.
After a number of years at this particular craft, I have narrowed my particular passions down to a core group of subjects that tickle my fancy.

COLOR.....I .dream in color, have memories of color and continue to look for subject to hang this particular passion on.   Sometimes, I like to address even the monochromatic nuances of color.  Or the subtle  "grayed-off" colors that designers and the French love.  Even flowers are a means of hanging a joyous feel for a particular color.

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE...Although I have moved away from design as a profession.....I continue to love all the nuances of good design.  The 3 dimensions of it will always excite me.   And I love nothing more than getting into a space for the full experience.  Having worked with restoration, I learned to love the colors of that period as well as the fashions colors of the day.

COUNTRY PURSUITS....I love a country lifestyle. The beautiful landscapes,  The dogs, the walks in the fields, following Bassett Hounds in the chase of neighborhood rabbits. Following the foxhunt.  Sparkling sunrises and sunsets.   The smells of the newly plowed fields and hay making day.   All of these sensual pleasures inform my work.

ANIMALS ...The expressions, the eye contact, the personalities.  There is a reason that they are called "Man's best friend" (& woman's!).  I have the same feelings for the human figure, and continue to explore this area.

ABSTRACTIONS.......Always loved getting off the track for a little serendipitous exploration.  This is probably the most visceral pleasure of all.  Tapping into your subconscious and just letting it flow....following the paint to see where it will take you.  I believe this helps strengthen an artists work.......so I let it flow.

MUSIC........When in the abstract mode, my early days singing and playing musical instruments........seem to step into the picture.  The "beat"  moves into the painting process.   And frequently, the names of these pieces end in musical notations.  Improvisation reigns.   And city memories and atmosphere come into the picture.

STYLE...From realism, to impressionism, expressionism and  abstract.  I love them all.  And I doubt that I will ever be a perfect fit for just one regimen.   Each has a different form or means in which to express the nuances of a painting.  Perhaps training as a designer, we learn to appreciate and work with so many different periods, that it is only natural that we desire an exploration into these areas on a regular basis.  I have many architect and designer friends, that express the same thought.

INTERIORS......This is an area that I have a love/hate for as an artist.  Perhaps it is just TOO close to my life as a professional designer. All those years at the drafting board......

STILL LIFES:  Occasionally I have been inspired by a particular grouping of colors or memories that particular items might bring with them.

ANTIQUES... This is probably the driving force to explore traditional dark colors as backgrounds for some of my figurative paintings.   These dark backgrounds look so "right" to my brain in a multitude of situations.
They become accents for the backdrops of our lives.

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