Finding Art Inspiration in Shanghai by Heather Goldstein

I was recently lucky enough to get to visit China and I cannot even begin to express what an extraordinary experience it was. One of the most special things I was able to do was visit the M50 in Shanghai.  The M50 is a new art district with over 120 art galleries and art studios. …..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 17/11/2010

Losing Steam by Heather Goldstein

When I graduated last December and started my job full-time here at Jerry’s, I was beyond motivated to make it work.  I had read somewhere that something like 90% of art school graduates do not create any art in the 2 years after graduation.  That was not going to be me!  I left school feeling…..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 11/10/2010

EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP a Banksy Film

Last night I went to go see “Exit Through the Gift Shop.” A friend recommended the film and I saw the reviews. I knew I would love it but I never guessed how inspiring and thought provoking the film would be. It is the story of Thierry Guetta, an eccentric French “film maker” who befriended…..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 11/06/2010

Tim Burton Exhibit at MoMA by Heather Goldstein

The Museum of Modern Art opened a comprehensive retrospective of Tim Burton’s work from childhood until now on November 22, 2009. The exhibit will remain open until April 26, 2010 and it is still busy with viewers eager to see Burton’s progression as an artist. This past weekend, I was one of those fans. I…..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 12/05/2010

Venus to Olympia: An Art Timeline by Heather Goldstein

  Titian. Venus of Urbino. C. 1538 Oil on Canvas One of the most highly acclaimed Italian painters of the Renaissance, Titian, is well known for his beautiful portrait of a reclining nude, Venus, for the duke of Urbino. Titians mastery of color and ability to please his patrons gave him great success in his…..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 12/05/2010

Why I Love the Renaissance by Heather Goldstein

  One of my favorite painters of all time is Jan van Eyck because of his amazing attention to detail and impeccable technical ability. Jan van Eyck was a Flemish painter known for his oil paintings on wood panel in which he used a glazing technique to create realistic, extremely well executed, precise, objective descriptions…..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 12/05/2010

Playing with Canvas by Heather Goldstein

Do you ever feel stuck? That may be a ridiculous question because I can’t think of any artist whose creative juices are always flowing. One of the best things an artist can do, in my opinion, is to PLAY and try something new! Sometimes I find that I get so involved in developing my concepts…..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 12/05/2010

I’m A Cheater! by Heather Goldstein

Yes, I said it, I’m a cheater! I am a young artist and I have only been studying the figure for 3 years, but I have found that if it is something you are passionate about, you will do the work. Any figure painter will tell you the difficulties of proportions. In school we learn…..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 12/05/2010