by Cecilia Paz, Mfa JACK PIERSON, Capitalist Decadence, 2016 Richard Gray Gallery, about $250,000 The obvious answer is for the reason that it is created by people. Art in an environment which is so large like the Miami Beach Convention Center will have such diversity that it leaves us no choice but to be attracted to our own personal preferences found among the many exhibition spaces. Our choices our selections our backgrounds our childhood and our Socio-economic status will draw us to anything this is something in marketing called psychographics. Now, let us get back to the Art. Art Basel M ..read more

Well, I can only speak for myself, however, after an extensive 9 years of formal study, I really have not found the studies or gestural drawings of some of my favorite artists. I must admit it is from lack of looking, however, if you are looking for a Master painter and cannot find their Drawings, I would suggest the following: Try that “Old Master”, if you want to find what you are looking for most books in print only scratch the surface of a particular Artist’s work. It is the case frequently that a conglomeration of books of high-quality images would do the trick, yet if you are an Artist ..read more

It takes much more than talent. In only one sense, I crave to create Art. How is that possible? I think it is a realization that I cannot do anything other than Art. It is as if it is in every fiber of my being and when I try to do something else, I get pulled right back into it. It is practical to follow one's goals in life, however, people like me, are born knowing they have a special gift to share. It can be an overwhelming idea when you really, really think about the great responsibility that comes with having a dexterity for something, so I try to teach others about it! Talent is not an ..read more

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For those who are new to the Art Week experience in Miami, it can be overwhelming and confusing, yet I will decipher some of the mysteries surrounding the most prestigious art fair in the world. As a person who has had 9 formal years of training, while having talent, I had to go through the initiation-process of attending Art Basel Miami Beach, since 2005 while I was finishing-up my second attempt and final decision to go through the process of receiving my Masters of Fine Arts at the Art Institute in Downtown, Miami a.k.a. Miami International University of Art & Design. During my program ..read more

The quick answer to the question, Can anyone Draw or Paint is, Yes! If you decide you wish to take some of my classes whether online or in-person, my Lessons are tailor-made to see where your strengths are and areas that need improvement. I may assign simple tasks to see how you respond with minimal instruction from me and this is helpful in assessing your overall natural ability. *This really is a non-judgmental way of seeing how you approach what my parameters for an assignment are and then, I do give you a lesson in-person, taught online with materials, or a Skype session to further assist ..read more