Pssst…I’ve Got a S.E.C.R.E.T.

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The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
Albert Einstein 

Every few days I open an email from another artist asking me “how did you do that?”  They want to know my techniques, my materials and…if I am not too busy…some personal instruction.  I have never felt an obligation to share my secrets with others.  To me the joy and fun of creating is to explore…try unusual things….find your art. Copying may be the greatest form of flattery, but somehow I never feel flattered when I see someone attempting to duplicate my work.  It’s almost like seeing your husband with another woman.  I feel violated.  I developed my styles the hard way….by trial and error.  I have spent many years marketing myself and building a strong following.  My work is branded well and people recognize it as mine.  So if you want to know my secret…it’s this….be your own artist….find your own voice….spend some money on a variety of materials and explore what is inside you.  Be inspired by others if you must, but always be original.  Like the quote above says “hide” your sources.  Make your inspired work so much your own that it will not be identified as someone else’s. 🙂

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Wanna Know A Secret?

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There is a secret “Society” for artists where you can buy prints at a much lower price.  O.k. it’s not really a secret, but you rarely see advertisements from them.  And that includes me.  I have been a member of “Society 6” for a year and a half now.  I sell well there, but have not put much into it due to lack of time.  If you follow me, you know I am very active in Social Media and my blog.  I also create new work daily.  I am a mom and wife.  I only have so many hours in the day. But I am going to focus my energy on this site for the month of March.  This BENEFITS my collectors greatly!  If you’ve wanted to collect, but could not afford my regular print prices, this site is for you. 🙂  Or if you are a seasoned collector and want MORE of my art it is also for you! You can get my prints at the lowest price online here.  You can also get coffee mugs, cell phone cases, etc.  Lots of ways to collect for a lot less cash. 🙂  Sizes are limited, but check it out to see if you find one that FITS you perfectly!

Click on the LINK below to see what you can get!

http://society6.com/SharonCummings

Secrets

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Who do you confide in?  We all have parts of ourselves that are secret.  There may be that rare individual that comes into our lives that we feel comfortable enough with to be vulnerable and we share.  But for the most part we carry our experiences and feelings inside.  Trust is a big issue for most humans.  That is where dogs come in.  There is something about their unconditional love that allows us to love freely and without fear. We trust them.  This piece is all about that trust.  Showing secret places.  I Trust You….

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/i-trust-you-dog-art-by-sharon-cummings-sharon-cummings.html

Clowns And Churches….

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Clowns….those happy faces meant to make children and adults laugh and smile cause skin crawling fear in some.  I’ve got no problem with clowns at all.  In fact, I think they are funny.  What gets the hair on the back of my neck up?  Old Churches.  They are just creepy.  Most of them look as if their faces are gaping and just beckoning in those who wish to be ushered straight into the afterlife.  Inside their dank dark passageways lies evil.  I just know it!  With churches that have withstood the elements for a 100 years or more…what sorrows have been hidden behind secret walls?  Who has been abused there?  All the funerals….  Hidden “sins.  I know what you are thinking?  Why do I focus on the dark side instead of the worship, weddings and christenings?  Phobias are never rational are they? 😉

See my latest work “The Red Church” here:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-red-church-by-sharon-cummings-sharon-cummings.html