Mary Atwood’s artistic journey
From Photos to Painting: Mary’s Art Beginnings
We discussed Mary Atwood’s artistic journey, where she started snapping photos of old buildings and landmarks around Jacksonville. We’ll see how her project, First Coast Reflections, isn’t just a bunch of cool old photos, but a story of the area’s history told through her lens.
Branching Out: Trying New Things in Art
Mary didn’t stop at photography; she got her hands into painting and sculpture too. Discover how she took the plunge into these new forms and what drives her to keep experimenting with her art.
Old Homes, New Stories: Mary’s Historic Homes Book
Take a peek at Mary’s book that showcases big, beautiful photos of historic homes on Florida’s First Coast. It’s more than a picture book; it tells the tales of these old digs and their significance.
Speaking Out Through Sculpture: The Measure of Inhumanity
The Measure of Inhumanity, Mary’s sculpture that packs a punch. It’s her way of talking tough topics like school shootings and gun control, and it’s stirred up quite the conversation.
The Measure of Inhumanity – Enough is Enough
Art Under Fire: The Tug-of-War with Censorship
Mary’s had her share of struggles getting her art out there, especially when it touches on hot-button issues. We talked about how she deals with the pushback and keeps her creative freedom in check.
AI’s Role in the Creative Process
Mary weighs in on a new trend: art made with AI technology. We’ll break down what this means for artists and copyright rules, and why it’s causing a buzz.
- Copyright Artfully Explained: The Illustrated Legal Reference for Visual Artists Paperback – April 27, 2024
- by Deborah Reid Esq (Author), Mary Atwood (Author)
Copyright Artfully Explained: The Illustrated Legal Reference for Visual Artists Paperback – April 27, 2024
Making It as an Artist: Selling and Networking
Hear Mary’s tips on how to make it in the art world, from making connections to selling your pieces. It’s all about who you know and finding your niche.
Art in Lockdown: Keeping Creative During COVID
Mary shares how she and other artists have managed to keep their creative juices flowing even when galleries closed and events were canceled. It’s been tough, but there’s creativity to be found even in challenging times.
Takeaways
– Mary Atwood’s artistic journey began with fine art photography and expanded into assemblage sculpture and acrylic fluid painting.
– Her First Coast Reflections project focused on capturing the historic sites within 100 miles of Jacksonville through black and white photography.
– Mary’s book on historic homes of Florida’s First Coast showcases over 30 large black and white images and has been well-received.
– The Measure of Inhumanity installation addresses the issue of school shootings and the need for stricter gun control measures. Strict gun laws and licensing can help reduce mass shootings.
– There is a debate about the necessity of owning AR-15s and assault-style weapons.
– AI-generated art raises questions about copyright and artistic creativity. – Networking and finding the right market are important for artists to sell their work.
– The pandemic has presented challenges for artists to exhibit and sell their art.
