Articles written by Elissa Tracy
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Suspended In Time-Painting Time Frame
Recently, I was asked, “How long should it take to finish a painting?” Unless you work for someone where you are under a distribution timeline, then the simple answer to the question is: whenever you, the artist, think it’s done. Instead of...
Art Journalist- Artists and the Importance of Journaling
In the mind of an artist, an endless stream of ideas circulates—a library of colors, themes, and projects all calling for expression. Amidst this creative disorder, one invaluable tool emerges as the keystone of the artistic process—the pocket...
Fall Style
Fall Style Our day begins with a simple yet essential ritual: selecting our attire. Even for those not into fashion per say, this daily choice speaks volumes about our identity, mood, and style. As September initiates the fall season, this years...
The Mobile Artistry of Alexander Calder: Sculpting Movement and Elegance
Various types of art have the capacity to bring forth many types of emotions. Mobile art, in particular, can be described as happy, fun and magical. It suits all ages but its quite plausible that the initial image could be that of a mobile...
The Positivity of the Concrete Jungle: LA LA Land's Art and Culture
Returning to Los Angeles for a visit after residing in a small town is akin to plunging into an icy bath – simultaneously shocking, invigorating, and slightly stinging. It’s arguable that big cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago each...
Cardboard Art: Transforming the Mundane into the Extraordinary
At first glance, cardboard boxes may appear rather mundane and unremarkable. Often seen as utilitarian products primarily used for shipping and storing, these brown corrugated paper pulp creations have, in fact, evolved into a perfect medium for...
Less Is More: Modern Minimalism and the Minimalist Ethos
Minimalism and Minimal art emerged during the 1960s in New York and Los Angeles, employing the interplay between positive and negative space, simplicity and function, and single or repeated geometric forms that lend an almost mathematical quality....
Life As Art
Photography: The Fountain of Youth in Pictographic Communication Photography is one of the most literal 2-D forms of art, distinct from painting or drawing, as it enables the viewer to see through the eyes of the photographer. It captures an image,...
Life as Art
Sip, Soak, Float, and Repeat! The Popularity of Cowboy Pools, Glamorized Trough Pools & Galvanized Tank Pools Long before Beth Dutton from Yellowstone made hopping into a water trough tank with two bottles of Champagne look effortlessly glamorous,...
Life as Art
By Elissa Tracy Title-Art Studios Work Spaces We Create In In the world of art, creativity knows no boundaries. Artists have a flair for transforming even the most unconventional spaces into their creative sanctuaries. Regardless of financial...
Unveiling the Pop-Cultural Phenomenon of Vintage Star Wars and G.I. Joe Action Figures
In the ever evolving realm of pop culture vintage toys from the ‘70s and ‘80s hold an unrivaled position of prominence. They possess an enigmatic charm that transports us back to simpler days of Saturday morning cartoons and absence of internet....
Life As Art
As one explores Lewis and Maury County, it becomes increasingly evident that growth and new construction, as well as add-ons and renovation projects, are in full swing. Engaging in any form of construction or renovation inevitably leads to extensive...
Life As Art, Pure Not Simple
One of the most effective ways to create an illusion of spaciousness in a room is by painting it white. Not only does it make ceilings appear higher, but it also imparts a clean and elegant...
Life as Art
In the heart of Tennessee, amidst the presence of wildlife and a warm, friendly community, I am constantly reminded of the beauty and serenity that surrounds us. Every day, I witness the beauty in...