Archive for the ‘Darwin Dower Studios’ Category

As an artist, are you afraid to take time off once in a while? Read the rest of this entry »

Receiving Critique as an Artist

Several years ago, I took a duck decoy that I was particularly proud of, to an artist and asked for a critique.  WOW! what a mistake……or was it? Read the rest of this entry »

If they don’t like you personally, or you don’t show interest in them, they won’t buy your artwork.  It’s that simple! Read the rest of this entry »

Your work/Your image

How do others percieve you and your work?  (Especially prospective collectors) Read the rest of this entry »

Painting a Wood Sculpture

Painting can be a frustrating endeavor on a 3-dimensional sculpture.  However, a high degree of finish reflects the artists’ abilities and the time he is willing to spend.

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Assembling all components into a sculpture

This is perhaps the most difficult task of any sculptor.  It is a matter of putting it together bit by bit to make it come to life.  How do you get from where you are to where you want to be?

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Composing a Wood Sculpture

Putting it all together, the subject, the story and the design is one of the most challenging yet powerful and exciting aspects of wood sculpting Read the rest of this entry »

Have I learned anything as an artist? Read the rest of this entry »

What is Art? Read the rest of this entry »

Has a PERFECT piece of artwork ever been produced? 

 Is it even possible to accomplish?

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