http://moliverfoster.com/blog one artist. multiple personalities. Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:06:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hey, there!  If you've found me here, then it's because you still have a link to my old blog.  I've started a new blog -- you can find me at www.freshpaintblog.wordpress.com.  Check it out! - Misty http://moliverfoster.com/blog/2011/09/01/new-blog/ http://moliverfoster.com/blog/2011/05/23/just-in-case-youre-wondering/ Art City Austin 2011 I got to spend this past weekend exhibiting at Art City Austin, enjoying a great location right at the intersection of the 1st Street Bridge and Caesar Chavez streets.   It was great hearing what attracted people to my work, and it's always interesting how different artworks affect different people.  ... http://moliverfoster.com/blog/2011/04/05/art-city-austin/ When I moved to Frisco, TX almost five years ago, I wasn't quite sure what to expect on a personal level.  I knew it had great schools, so that appealed to my maternal need to give my kids "the best."  It has a pretty good city plan, as far as ... http://moliverfoster.com/blog/2011/02/22/397/  Ok, so the holidays are (finally) over!  In the past month, I've celebrated two holidays and four birthdays in my immediate family, so I've been partied out!   Somehow, though, I've been able to keep up the work in my studio.  I've had about a dozen paintings in the works, and just completed ... http://moliverfoster.com/blog/2011/01/21/new-year-new-work/ "One of the hardest things in the world is to see yourself objectively.  I'm not sure it's even possible."    I recently (last week) decided to start doing at least one self-portrait every year.  I've only really done a few "official" self-portraits in the past.   Of course, each work of art has my heart and soul in it, ... http://moliverfoster.com/blog/2010/11/16/portrait-of-the-artist/   ‎"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." -Scott Adams     I like my work best when I let myself be free and loose, and not getting too attached to what's on the canvas at any given moment.   Sounds fun, but it really isn't that easy to ... http://moliverfoster.com/blog/2010/10/25/crazymakers-and-crazy-eyes/ I had a lot of fun playing around with a new media today.  Since I've noticed a lot of pears showing up in my work, I bought a bunch of fresh pears at the grocery store last night.  I thought it might inspire me.    Add the pears with several brand ... http://moliverfoster.com/blog/2010/10/13/nice-pear/ Hey, friends --  if you want to leave a comment, please do so under the "art friends" tab at the left.  I'm trying to work out some technical difficulties with this blog template.  Thanks!  -M http://moliverfoster.com/blog/2010/10/07/comments/ My favorite season....fall. It has finally cooled off here-- no more 100 degree heat.  The mornings are a little chilly, and the afternoons are warm with a cool breeze.  Amazing what that can do for your outlook.  Perfect weather to make some art! Within the past few weeks, I've completed about two dozen new ... http://moliverfoster.com/blog/2010/10/06/fall-colors/