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April 2014 Volume 3 No. 4
VISUAL LANGUAGE contemporary fine art
Leland Beaman
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When did you realize you loved art and wanted to be an artist? About age 8 Who has been your mentor, or greatest influence to date? Norman Rockwell Who is another living artist you admire and why? Robert Bateman, His design, knowledge and compassion are Great! What is your favorite surface to create work on or to work with? Describe it if you make it yourself. Masonite, it doesn’t buckle and it takes charcoal well. What are your favorite materials to use? Acrylic and charcoal then oil glazed over that for depth. Do you have a favorite color palette? The Rubens colors. How often do you work on your artwork? How many hours a week? I paint six days a week, 4 hour a day. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for? Expanding the human consciousness.
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Where’s Brother Charley
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I am the Vine
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Yellow Rose of Texas
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There are many culprits that can crush creativity, such as distractions, self-doubt and fear of failure. What tends to stand in the way of your creativity? Fear. How do you overcome these obstacles? Pray. What are your inspirations for your work? Love and Gratitude. What is your favorite way to get your creative juices flowing? Walking in the natural world. Which work of yours is your favorite? “Stock Market�
Western Thunder
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The Jazz Hand
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A Weighty Situation
Tuscan Market
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Stray Men
Firewood
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Tiger by the Tail
artspan Getting to know you Q&A What is your favorite color in your closet? Green What book are you reading this week? Toastmasters Do you have a favorite television show? The Big Bang Theory What is your favorite food? Stir Fry Veggies What color sheets are on your bed right now? Red What are you most proud of in your life? My four young sons. Who would you love to interview? Jesus Christ. Do you have a passion or hobby other than painting? Loving my Wife. Who would you love to paint? Nicholi Fechin If you were an animal what would you be and why? An Elephant, they seem wise. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take three things, what would they be? Water, food and inspiration. Share something with us that few people know about you. I am Autistic. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Arizona
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