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In the Details | Hope Lugo Art
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I love to spy on tiny bee feet tiptoeing across the sunflower faces in my garden. During a walk in the rain, I watch for disoriented earthworms to pluck off the sidewalk and toss back into the grass. While dashing through downtown late one night on our way to a party, I stopped my group of friends to point out an architectural molding at the top of an old, stone building. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. You may use these. Sign up for Hope Lugo Art News.
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Art of Dance | Hope Lugo Art
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It takes an athlete to dance, but an artist to be a dancer. Shanna LaFleur. This is the second painting in my series of flamenco dancers. I began with a quick sketch on canvas and brushed with a wash of crimson acrylic to eliminate the glare of the white primer and seal in the pencil marks. I then blocked in the darkest and brightest areas of the red skirt. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. You may use these. Sign up for Hope Lugo Art News.
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In the Face of Obstacles | Hope Lugo Art
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In the Face of Obstacles. Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired. Martha Graham. When my dad took my brother and I to a baseball diamond one afternoon, he planned to teach us how to ride a bicycle. After. I told this friend that I did not start painting until my 20s and really did not feel I had much talent. I simply enjoyed the process, and that was important enough t...
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A Haunting Beauty | Hope Lugo Art
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The organizer of the Sarasota Wildlife Art Festival. Purchased Crow and the Cello. This weekend. He wanted a “quick” email explanation of my intentions when creating this. Here is what I wrote:. Crow and the Cello. The idea of a fragmented sky and elements appealed to me, so. Crow and the Cello. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. You may use these. A href= title= abbr title= acronym title= b blockquote cite= cite code del datetime= em i q cite= strike strong. All art ...
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Friendship is Unnecessary | Hope Lugo Art
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The friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien was one for the ages. Although not a “love at first sight” situation, the two built upon common interests to grow to care about one another as they shared life’s milestones and challenged the other to hone his artistry. This 36×48″ sketch on primed canvas features the friendship between two related landowners:. I then added umber and sienna glazes to the ground for grass and leaf highlights. You may use these. All art - writing, music, fine art - are f...
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Whip Away Darkness | Hope Lugo Art
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She would be half a planet away, floating in a turquoise sea, dancing by moonlight to flamenco guitar. This is the final painting in my flamenco dancer series. This artist could be any woman – whipping the darkness away to welcome the light. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. You may use these. A href= title= abbr title= acronym title= b blockquote cite= cite code del datetime= em i q cite= strike strong. Sign up for Hope Lugo Art News.
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Plans for a Hope | Hope Lugo Art
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Plans for a Hope. When contacted to complete a painting for the Ronald McDonald House. In Orlando, I felt honored that my work was recognized as fitting for such a project. Many of my creations feature hope. I visited the facility to get a feel for the place where so many families live while caring for their children staying in the nearby hospital. Since I have some experience in this area, I knew what images I would want to see if I had to call the Ronald McDonald House my home for a time. I was not ent...
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The Artist Outside the Box | Hope Lugo Art
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The Artist Outside the Box. This third painting hanging at the Orlando Public Library features a cool grey-blue that causes some to feel calm and others somber. It seems to depend on the person and the type of day he or she is experiencing when viewing the piece. One lone bird separates itself from the flock to fly outside the box. The final painting I discussed was. I wrote about it in my post titled “A Haunting Beauty.”. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *.
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Language of the Soul | Hope Lugo Art
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Language of the Soul. Dance is the hidden language of the soul. Martha Graham. This new series captures moments of non-verbal connections between souls. The benefit of such communication is the unique understanding each person brings to the situation based on life experiences and even the mood of individuals in the moment. Such is the charge of the artist. Can she connect with her viewer? I began my journey with a study of the flamenco dancers at Ceviche. A most yummy night spent with my closest friends.
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Guided by Insecurity | Hope Lugo Art
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Many people (especially artists) are affected sometimes driven by self-doubt. We long to take flight and express our inner music, but the strings of insecurity pull us this way and that. This piece is the precursor to breaking free. For more information, see the 4/7 posting. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. You may use these. A href= title= abbr title= acronym title= b blockquote cite= cite code del datetime= em i q cite= strike strong. Sign up for Hope Lugo Art News.
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