Art Process and Ideas for Artists

Annette Turow, noted artist and
art educator, describes the
process whereby artists create art.

These ideas are inspiring for both
students and artists alike.

Let ideas
come first.

The viewer
sees only
the end
product --
painting,writing
-- not the
process
which was
employed
to arrive there.

The Bridge - 38 x 50" Acrylic Painting on Canvas

Reaching Out 38 x 50" Acrylic Painting on Canvas

If no conscious ideas are available,
try a simple circle...
...try a
random line.

Make choices based on visual and emotional needs and prior knowledge.

One small aspect of the current work can
become an entirely new piece of work
and may suggest another direction.

Let one idea suggest the Next

Take time, observe,
stay open to changes and ideas

To arrive at these paintings, I took time to think
and allow a feeling to emerge which came
from a prior experience.

I created a line sketch and talked to myself
about what art techniques and materials I would use.

Painting, scraping, printmaking, wiping, layering,
waiting, looking,and questioning
all were employed.

Materials were acrylic paint, gels, pumice gel, sand,
oil stick, sponges, palette knives and rags.

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Annette Turow, noted artist and art educator, describes the process whereby artists create art. These ideas are inspiring for both students and artists alike.

Let ideas come first.

One small aspect of the current work can become an entirely new piece of work and may suggest another direction.

Let one idea suggest the Next

Take time, observe, stay open to changes and ideas

Annette Turow, noted artist and
art educator, describes the
process whereby artists create art.

These ideas are inspiring for both
students and artists alike.

Let ideas
come first.

One small aspect of the current work can
become an entirely new piece of work
and may suggest another direction.

Take time, observe,
stay open to changes and ideas