Category Archives: travel

Chigirie: Depth and Perspective

Chigirie by Joan Matsui Tuesday Chigirie Tip

Japanese Paper Tearing Art with the “Chigirie Tip of the Week“ From the beginning to the completion of a Chigirie collage, a variety of pre-dyed paper is used in place of paint and applied to the palette of your choice so the papers gently blend together. Chigirie: Depth and Perspective is your Tuesday Tip of the Week. A student recently asked me about the type of paper she should use to make her design stand […]

Artist Stumbling Blocks

Chigirie Japanese Torn Paper Collage Art

Join “Learn Chigirie with Joan Mead-Matsui” today and you’ll find the support to tackle those projects that seem complicated. I’ll guide you along with step-by-step instructions so you can create projects you’ll cherish for years to come.

Inspiration From The Masters

The Barnes Foundation Philadelphia Art Museum

The Barnes Foundation Why are we so fascinated with museums? If you can’t answer that question immediately, watch this video clip from my afternoon at The Barnes Foundation to jog your memory  Finding the inspiration that’ll fuel your own artistic spirit can be a daunting task. When was the last time you visited an art museum? Whether you’re an artist, aficionado, or collector, an afternoon spent amongst some of the world’s most coveted art can lift […]

ARTPIQ Vernissage Inspires Emerging Artists

artist-in-residence

ARTPIQ Hands-On Workshop Culminates with Vernissage Inspires Artists Six emerging, talented artists from around the world gathered at the vernissage (a private viewing of paintings before a public exhibition begins) on an idyllic rural farm near Dusseldorf following their three-week residency.  ARTPIQ’s Summerhouse Dusseldorf was an artist-in-residence camp for international up-and-coming artists that culminated in the Vernissage at Hof Lindenbeck on September 1, 2018. Brazil, South Korea, Italy, and England were some of the artists’ countries […]

Interview With Sculptor Randy Morgan

Sculptor Inspired by Nature, History, and Unique Art Mediums Home and business owners and organizations looking to make a bold, creative statement will be astounded by the depth of detailing  Randy Morgan incorporates into each of his sculptures. Randy is an award-winning bronze sculpture artist who specializes in handcrafted bronze doors, architectural elements, and public art pieces. His works are inspired by his love for nature, history and unique art mediums. In addition to designing custom doors […]