Art Articles by Arrachme

Article #17 -What is A Muse?

The Art Lady – by Arrachme How can understanding the “muse-artist” relationship help you?  A muse is a person who serves as an inspiration to an artist, thus enhancing their artistic expression.  We have had many artist partners in history that not only simulate creative development, but in some cases, the two can reverse roles. […]

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Article #16 – What Is in A Name?

The Art Lady – Village Neighbors How and why do artists sign their paintings?  Do you wonder if the signature on a painting affects its value? I can attest that a moniker makes the world of difference in art. For a few years, I signed my paintings with just initials. When I first arrived in […]

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Article #15- How to Identify Balance in A Painting

Do you ever feel out of balance? When you walk around your home do you feel that something is just not quite right? Color in the art can be the problem or the solution. The following artistic tips can be used in many ways. They can assist in decorating a home, planting a garden, or […]

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Happy Collectors in The Villages

“I feel very lucky and grateful to be given a photo opportunity with clients and collectors that appreciate my art.”, says Arrachme. Though she is consistently recognized internationally, she gets calls regularly from local residents and businesses that need her because the paintings represent their unique personal visual style. Her hometown is The Villages in […]

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Choosing Art As A Floridan #14

The Art Lady – As Seen in Villager Magazine – by Arrachme Does taste in ART transform after moving to Florida? Let’s explore the most important changes that happen when moving to the Central Florida area and why.  Florida has subregions where design does vary but we will focus on what is called central Florida […]

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Does Size Matter? #13

When I was in design school, we were taught that there are factors that separate how men and women perceive the world. If a man and a woman live in the same household, the fact that men are mostly colorblind, and women have a hard time with determining size, it is very important to direct […]

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Does Fine Art Effect or Affect Emotion? #12

Art Lady – As Seen in Villager Magazine – by ArrachmeMom always said, “You Can’t Make a First Impression a Second Time.” The first thing that most people do when moving into a new house, once the home is filled with their personality, is to boldly orchestrate a neighborhood social party. The gathering is filled […]

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Do All Professional Artists Teach Art? #11

The Art Lady – As Seen in Villager Magazine – by Arrachme Let’s explore career paths and life experiences that help form an art teacher.  Why does this matter to you? My first job at age eighteen was titled, The Art Appreciation Lady. I remember standing in front of my first class with a racing […]

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What Does Artist Branding Mean? #8

The Art Lady – As Seen in Villager Magazine – by Arrachme Recently a question came across my desk, “Why do you often use the word branding and what does it mean?” The definition of a brand is a consistent visual style and identity that represents an artist. Branding exists all around us, from the cereal […]

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How Long Did It Take You to Paint That? #3

The Art Lady –  by Arrachme Many of the fine artists that I collaborate with on international projects have shared how they respond to the question, “How long did it take you to paint that?” You will read how they respond as well as what to look for when you are shopping for art.  “How long […]

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Is Fine Art Different Than Decorative Art? #5

The Art Lady – As Seen In Villager Magazine by Arrachme We will explore not only the difference between fine art and decorative art but the appropriateness of asking the artist to sharpen their pencil in pricing. By the time we are mature adults, we have undoubtedly, lived many lives. Previously, as a licensed professional […]

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Are Oil Paintings More Valuable Than Acrylic? #2

As Seen in Villager Magazine-by Arrachme We will cover some intriguing history of materials and impactful aspects of the art world that affect the value of a painting. No, I will not bore you with how to watch paint dry! Before acrylics were invented, all artists made their paints by mixing pigments or natural materials […]

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