Artist in residence and Members Map
If you could choose anywhere in the world to do an artist in residence for a year, where would it be and why?
And don't you love the new members map? It is great to see where people live visually!
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Permalink Reply by Greef on -
I would choose somewhere in China because I have always been fascinated by the culture, AND I would also choose Germany - Berlin. Berlin is an exciting city for artists ;)
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Permalink Reply by Jen on -
It would be somewhere stark and remote with lots of rocky coastline such as Alaska, Isle of Wight UK, or even closer to home the Tasmanian West Coast. Somewhere I could totally immerse myself in the landscape. All of these situations lend themselves to the moodiness of black ink that I use in printmaking. I would prefer to take a dog with me, rather than another person, then I would not have to engage in constant conversation which disrupts my thinking - through. This reminds me a bit of the "one bowl, one fire, two chopsticks" idea. Sounds like heaven don't you think? (Not for everyone though).Jen.
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Permalink Reply by Rhonda McDuffie on -
Yes, this does sound like heaven Jen!!!
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Permalink Reply by Mary Alexandra on -
Hmm a year is too long. Maybe Paris because i have it in my mind as a very artistic city. If it was for 1 or 2 months i would definatelly chose a very spiritual monastery with no internet connection
I really like the members map. I will be very happy the first time i'll see a red dot in africa, japan, new zealand, south america, russia... I'm doing stupid thoughts like 'People are not painting there?' It feels great being a member of a worlwide community, doesnt it?
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Permalink Reply by marsha carlton on -
i think i would like to go to the un-exotic, not too remote American Southwest. The colors there are amazing. While I would not want to be a hermit, the wide open spaces there would permit a lot of alone time if required. It is fairly artist friendly as well.
second choice: the North Carolina mountains which are only a few hours away from where i live anyway. lots of artsy communities and awesome scenery.
i love the map.... visual works for me and i am still amazed that i have made friends all over the world right here at this site. thanks gary.
marsha c.
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Permalink Reply by heather noye on -
i like your second choice marsha. it's my 1st choice actually. lol at John C. Campbell folk school.
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Permalink Reply by DeMarie "Paintslinger" on -
some tropical part of new zealand. i've heard it is an absolutely gorgeous country. i believe i could 'lose' myself in my art surrounded by serenity and beauty.
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Permalink Reply by Rhonda McDuffie on
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I agree with you DeMarie - New Zealand would be awesome. I think I would go to Peru or some small village in South America.
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Permalink Reply by artyoxygen (Smita) on -
I would love to learn native American or native African culture, listen to the age-old stories handed down by the community elders, mix colours using leaves,stones and bark, absorb the symbology and paint! :)
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Permalink Reply by Gina Gordon on -
I would gladly follow with you and include the Mayan ruins and Sistine chapel...know it is off the question grid, but hey, a girl can dream!
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