A short Video of the Contemporary Artist Mjo-art that presents more than just his Abstract Paintings. Video is a growing media to the contemporary artist and this abstract painter is just starting to explore artist video marketing by making videos and slideshows
What makes Abstract Art Great? Is perhaps just one thing that we should consider when buying abstract art, however this is just part of the picture. This helpful art article has was originally written to help you understand a little more about how best to choose and buy abstract art for your home or office and is a shorter version of that is posted on my website (click hear to read the full article)
photo of a recent Art exhibition
Abstract Paintings or Modern Art Makes a dramatic statement in any home or office reveals and builds on this exciting story about us as people. This short article I hope will help anyone looking to buy abstract art for there home or workplace
By Owning Modern art or Abstracts creates stunning visual impact that bringsthis unique and original perspective alive in colour and interest in your home or office that is thrilling for both you and your visitors.
Painting and the act of Abstraction is an exploration of the human state. the power of abstract image to effect and induce emotions and even have a physical effect on us, is often overlooked by the casual observer. Traditional modern art or abstracts definite you as an individual the painting you chose say something about you, about your life, about your values.
All original quality modern artwork or paintings brings this story alive, developing its own value as a focal point in narrating this story, making it distinctive, informed and intellectual, generating conversation and defining a scene of place within any gallery or modern home. what is great art and What makes abstract art great is all of these things and that little bit more…
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I have been at the Studio in Hylands House for a year now and truly believe that it has been Time Well Spent. It was not until my brother popped in one afternoon and took a few photos of me working in the studio, that I realised the numerous benefits of a working artist studio in such a public place. I had taken the studio on knowing some of the advantages and drawbacks but did not fully realise the rewards until now. 
Committing myself to renting space at the Hylands House Artist Studios presented good points and bad, The studio space is warm with all amenities needed, but although it is subsisted by the local council there is a cost (rent, insurance and such alike) yes I have an artist working space, contracted to a minimum of 16 hours a week. The Studios are also open to the public Sundays and Mondays and onsite, other artist and staff are always around adding to potential unwanted distractions. However, The rewards of renting a Studio away form home have been numerous and in some cases unexpected.
Escaping the artistic bubble, a few of the personal benefits:
I have never seen the studio as a Personal Gallery Space (as some do) that is not to say I have not sold Paintings, I have. Having the public wandering in the studio, can be a disadvantage and distraction but it has forced me to confront and explain what I do this has added to my understandings and abilities. More to the point I am no longer trapped inside myself and have been escaping the artistic bubble.. as so many artist are! Spending time with other creatives and people is a real bonus and perhaps the least expected benefit having my own working space.
Expanding the way I describe and consider my work as an artist is one of the things that has pushed the quality and insights about painting and art tremendously. This aspect has altered some of my false perceptions and added to the wealth of knowledge and personal confidence as an artist. As a direct result I have created new and beneficial relationships as well as establishing credibility within the artistic community.
Unlike working in my studio at home, being committed to 16 hours a week is at times a challenge. However, most weeks I manage 20 to 25 hours and whats more I really get excited about the paintings I am working on, sometimes even unable to sleep, because I can’t just go out to the studio I have to Plan a Working Day in the Studio. This has added to the self discipline needed as a self employed artist, creating better attitude towards my work and paintings as a result.
The amount and quality of the Paintings I am producing is stunning. The number of finished artworks has been almost prolific, trebling my out put and making superior work, as a direct result I am organising my first solo art show with twelve unique abstract artworks produced this year and along with many other paintings, drawings and colour studies the amount of work produced has made this an incredible year.
The benefits of a working artist studio and the rewards of renting a studio at Hylands House focused all my efforts in ways that I can only find of immeasurable benefit to me as an Artist.
Visiting The Artist in His Studio
It is often advisable to contact the artist Mark Johansen to cheek he will be in attendance when you plan your visit or to arrange a private viewing/consultation at a time that suits you.
Studio Location:
Hylands House,
Stables Visitors Centre,
Chelmsford,
Essex, CM2 8QW,
United Kingdom
Angular and stunning the bright colours of reds compete with the blues, purples and violets, creating a warm and luxurious painting of vivid forms creating a vibrant female nude figure in a celebration of energy and vitality.
The rich colours and relaxed pose draws us in and is in stark contrast that the powerful colours possess and yet still remains easy and informal, inviting us to share and communicate with the strong nude woman in the painting who is a former girlfriend of my youthful past.
A bold Colourful Painting of a strong nude woman reclining oil on canvas painting 60 x 60 x 20 cm’s
I have been waiting to confirm the dates for an up and coming Studio ART Exhibition to be held at my Studio in Hylands House Visitors Centre on the 21st December between 7pm and 9pm… Add this date to your Diary Now….
The Special ART Exhibition will feature all 12 totally unique and individual Abstract Paintings that use the exclusive and unique method developed by the Artist on specially prepared USB boards, These Abstract Painting Method creates an interesting and fabulous texture that adds to the character to the these Abstract Artworks.
Every One Welcome
Pop in for two minutes or make an Evening of it. Every One is Welcome This Unique Art Show has been years in the making and is creating a real buzz amongst Friends and Art lovers alike…
Singe up for the Artist Newsletter Just look out for the special News letter that will give more details and a sneak peek at some of these Unusual Abstract Paintings that will be on display….
Painting and Art is my life. I love it, I love the fear and the exhilaration, the shear joy or creating something new and exciting and seeing it develop before me. its like magic or a drug…. But its exhausting, this is when I know that staying positive is so impotent.
I just feel exhausted, drained and lifeless…. Christmas is long past all those New year resolution’s and good intentions already seem wasted and thrown out, before I even got started. Not that I hold on to hard and fast to those half hearted self-promises. I struggled to clime out of bed again this morning and feel as though I could sleep for a month. Its just so hard to remain focused and positive.
That is after all that’s the real problem! maintaining a positive frame of mind… Is a challenge for so many of us and is perhaps more vital than skill, knowledge or ability. Having a mental image of ourselves and our true purpose, that we as individual pursue at any one time is vital. without it, even the mundane becomes difficult, we all simply grind to a halt, stagnate and drift from one catastrophe to the next disaster. while desperately waiting for someone to save us.
OK, I not going to preach to you about self-help. I’m not going to try and convince you of some hidden truth of success.. But having a positive mental attitude is something that I have over time come to accept as a fact. however it is, at times, I think like a perennial sapling that requires constant attention, cultivation, nurturing and protection even and perhaps most from those that you most trust. It is not that that they would steel your dreams, but dilute them to a lesser standing.
I feel like I’m working so hard and getting know were but every small step every new discovery brings me one inch closer to achieving something great or offering something of value… Then just one in a while someone walks into my studio and asks a question that just makes it all worth while….
Today, it seems that every one has a Facebook account. I hummed and arred for a long time, untill final, I too decided it was about time I joined the throng and set up a Facebook page both about myself and art.
I soon realised that Facebook like most social sites (I suppose) is more about people you know than people you don’t. that’s not to say that I have not found friends, or taken the time to meet new people and artist from around the world. Like most things I have made a conscious effort to avoid using the Facebook in quite the same way as those around me, as an individual. I am not interested in tittle-tattle or the silly games that seem so prevalent on this social network site.
In fact. I think that, despite my initial reservations and the bits I don’t like about social networks, Facebook has proved to better than I first expected. I now feel that such a site has, a lot more to offer everyone, than just connecting with your friends. It can be a valuable news platform. Offering pictures, words and links, that in some ways equals, if not surpasses Twitter or such-like.
OK. im still not a big user of Facebook and I certenly don’t belive that I get anywhere neer the best out of such sites, but I have connected with a number of people and ideas that I would never have come into contact with without it and hope that this will continue to happen far into the future. should you wish you can find my Facebook page at the top and connect with me who knows this might be the just what we all need… connect and share, with new and interesting people everywhere.
Ok. Sundays are supposed to be laid back and chilled out or that’s what I’m told. I never seam to get the chance, life always gets in the way, just too busy with food shopping, cutting hair and taking kids to a party. Wish I was painting or something, but instead reading, e-mails and such alike, well the lights not there or that’s today’s excuse….
Sundays mornings are for coffee in bed
Excuses, words and ideas that stop us all from doing something. The simple truth is that we all make excuses, it does not matter what it is, just do something, do it right, do it wrong, do it well, it just doesn’t make a difference so long as you do something. Because everything you do, you learn from and get better at what it is you do.
I admit that I struggle with this, I suppose, just like everyone else finding the drive and passion to conquer our own lethargy is half the battle. Decide what it is you want? and do that. Painting, is for me my passion and is as much about living life, feeling, seeing and being touched by the world, which that means, food shopping and such alike all of which make my Sundays far from dull.
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Just a quick note to let you know about a couple of posts I have just published in my artist blog Colours of Intent that I think you will be interested in. The first is about my creative (or lack of) writing skills and the other about a recent oil painting Please take the time to take a look and let me know what you think.
Creative writing, one of the joys of being Dyslexic.
Different by far, a painting that breaks the mould.
Mark's space 