www.JewellFineArt.com

Hallelujah ! - I have reset my password after losing it for months.

2010-08-17T09:38:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaYep I lost it and had to go thorough the nightmare of reconfiguring internal emails, redirects and so forth. Took months to sort out. I had all sorts of bugs in the system and this logo sums it up.

Now I am using Roboform to help me organize all my passwords, I really do not know how I lived without it! I will do a revue on its many benefits very shortly so watch this space.

Fine Art Books - Testing out the Astore in Amazon!

2009-11-12T09:03:00.000-08:00

Well its been too long again to post an update...what have I been working on?

Well a TON of new things, I've built up more fine art stock for the new site, I've built out some other websites (more on this soon) which will relate to the different niches within the "art for sale" marketplace. I've also been playing with (actually for quite a while now!) my own custom built Amazon Astores - Fine Art Books

I hope to build out a LOT more of these to not only help people find what their looking for online BUT also to earn as much passive income as possible (An artist dream!) so that I can concentrate more on just Painting the HUNDREDS of Visionary abstract ideas I have sketched down in my "Brains" book.

So with Christmas 2009 upon us why not check out my Fine Art Books selection, all searchable and pre-organized for your convenience, be inspired by what you read!

My Abstract Paintings Gallery

2009-04-29T08:19:00.000-07:00

My All New 2009 Abstract Paintings Gallery will be going live within a few weeks as I am about to "ramp up" my schedule of output of abstract painting. Painting in the media of oils as many artists know, takes time for the finished works to dry, the results of these canvas originals can be dazzling to the eye as the oil medium is so three dimensional.

The New Range of Jewell's Fine Art will be for sale to the general public including many original abstract paintings which will demonstrate the power of abstract oil painting on canvases. The main media of oils, acrylics and oilbar will reflect years of study & practise resulting in the main oil paintings gallery.

The Artwork for sale will suit all tastes and will be themed into popular and original niches of interest. (autumn leaves, flower bursts, geometric abstraction, abstract expressionism, lyrical abstraction, etc). One of main aims will be to establish more sources of distribution, especially in my favourite city; New York. I have visited the old town & the village many times and have always been impressed by the extremely high quality of fine art on display within the modern art gallery displays.

Although I have my own distinctive & original "voice" I am always interested in other works of art by leading abstract artists such as Piet Mondrian, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso & other 19th & 20th century (& 21st century!) artists & art movements. Generally speaking these are now classed under the modern contemporary art umbrella.

The Flow of my paint is producing a bouquet of colours, here in the United Kingdom we have left autumn & the rain behind, ...so hear comes the sun!

Spring is in the Air -Time for New Art!

2009-04-14T01:28:00.000-07:00

Well its that time of year again when I get up with the Dawn Chorus to greet the day! I Love the sun & its wonderful power to invigorate & inspire...This is my absolute favorite time to see the "Wondrous Stories" that my life has given me as a blessing so far...

Much anticipated changes are on the way for the website, delays are necessary when the high standards I wish to achieve are the focus of my efforts. Royal purple, gold, gunmetal grey are just some of the fantastic colour combinations I am playing with at the moment.

I awoke this morning
love laid me down by a river.
Drifting I turned on upstream
Bound for my forgiver.
In the giving of my eyes to see your face.
Sound did silence me
leaving no trace.
I beg to leave, to hear your wonderous stories.
Beg to hear your wonderous stories.
He spoke of lands not far
or lands they were in his mind.
Of fusion captured high
where reason captured his time.
In no time at all he took me to the gate.
In haste I quickly checked the time.
if I was late I had to leave to hear your wonderous stories.
Had to hear your wonderous stories.
Hearing
Hearing
Hearing your wonderous stories.
Hearing your wonderous stories.
It is no lie I can see deeply into the future.
Imagine everything
You're close
and were you there to stand
so cautiously at first and then so high.
As he spoke my spirit climbed into the sky.
I bid it to return
to hear your wonderous stories.
Return to hear your wonderous stories.
Hearing,
Hearing,
Hearing,
Hearing,
Hearing,

What The Future Might Hold?

2009-01-27T10:16:00.000-08:00

"Once upon a time...."

No... I'm not going down the fantasy road today! This post is about WHAT IS going to happen in 2009 for David Jewell! I will be launching my new interactive website and offering real time secure payment of both Limited edition prints & Original for sale..."Worldwide".

There may be a downturn in the economy but I am seeing no real effect on my creativity or output & sales. This is a Great time to knuckle down and produce Quality Art for those who wish to have their lives Enriched with the beauty found within art!

I am also going to allow the site to grow virally with posts & quality articles that will include reviews of Art related product, art-study holidays and current trends & news of the artist world as its changes.

Looking forward to a "Happy ending..."

The Latest news for 2008...

2008-12-21T07:25:00.000-08:00

Again due to unforeseen circumstances I have neglected the blog in the last few months...HOWEVER the good news is that my web site 2.0 is almost ready to launch and I am really excited about it!

Some of the New features will include Free Art Ebooks to download, Free Screen savers of my art and a News feature all about the current Modern Art World.

May I wish my all my readers a Fantastic Christmas and a Peaceful New Year 2009.

Update On The Skype Information.

2008-04-17T03:10:00.000-07:00

Probably the best video training I've seen for a while on setting up Skype properly is from this site:
http://www.blogarithms.com/index.php/archives/2007/12/23/skype-for-interviews/

There is also a very active forum at: http://www.ryze.com
Its an American Network site for all business including art and 2 good forums to join within it are:
the Creative Artists Network
AND:
Crafty Maniacs!-Artists in Business

See you there!

Spring into New opportunities

2008-04-17T03:04:00.000-07:00

Although it might be cold outside, its hot inside with all my activities! I have been working 60+ per week for the last month building new relationships on the net, particularly with my American cousins. Its been great using the updated Skype telephone software, with some of my calls the clarity has been better than if I rang someone next door.

This is the time to "Spring into New opportunities" and with so much networking available, I hope to express myself to a whole new audience with my Fine Art. I have also been working on a series of New paintings that capture the "airy" feel of light, allowing the canvas to breath new life within its own area. More about these 12 paintings soon...

Finally I am approaching a milestone soon as I hit 45, its really weird to see that figure on paper...I feel 21 in my self, like so many creative people actively participating in the very thing that is close to their heart...it breathes NEW LIFE into one's soul.

"The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work."
::: Emile Zola :::

What an amazing way to help others...

2008-03-10T05:36:00.000-07:00

Came across this website today and after reading into became amazed at its original idea. Basically its an online community of entrepreneurs who lend to 3rd world and Eastern Europe small businesses (usually just one man bands) on an interest free agreement. This can then enable these wonderful people to get off the ground, make profit, help their fellow citizens...and eventually pay back the loan. Its so simple and brilliant! The sign up takes just seconds is easy to understand and you can leave a profile with a link back to your site (They even accept paypal!).

I signed up today and was able to help a number of people in Africa within minutes its really rewarding on many levels and just one of them is the fact that I have had thousands lent to me over the years to help me in my Art career path, it's just great to give a little back. Here is the site again and I encourage you to look it up! http://www.kiva.org

Quiet Times & The Harvest

2008-02-26T01:39:00.000-08:00

In My regular Quiet Times that are needed to refresh my batteries both personally and in the creation of Vision for my paintings, I pondered this morning about the many seeds I have planted in my life career as an artist.

I have spent many years testing & hopefully improving new ideas and mediums and I believe just like in our daily lives we are always learning and will continue to do so until our last breath. Unless of course we give up. Stop. Become Lazy or loose our focus.

I have been painting now for over 21 years and can say quite honestly that the reaping & sowing of my efforts are slowly starting to show. Thats a long time to wait for the harvest ....but I am not "waiting", I am "doing". Each day I chip away at each new project keeping the momentum going, even when I just don't feel like it. I am constantly motivated by these words and hope you, the readers will be too...
"Traveling on Life's journey we are faced with giant hills and valleys, some of which would want us to quit along the way. During these times we need to focus and try to see the finishing line, not the difficulties along the way." ALWAYS keep your focus on your goals."
http://www.Sowing & Reaping.com

The Oldest Art Magazine in the World!

2008-02-22T06:30:00.000-08:00

In utilizing the Google search machine for my marketing adventures, I stumbled upon this link to "Art News". http://www.artnews.com/home/

There are literally dozens of Art Magazines to browse through at our local Borders but this one is the biggest & oldest and has been around since 1902! I can just imagine the type of artists that must have read and then been featured in this glossy magazine over the years, maybe someday soon I will be reading about David Jewell & JewellFineArt.com? One can only Hope so....

What I find really interesting is that if you subscribe to the mailing list you can browse through all the archives and download what you wish...going back years, I believe this is a valuable tool for testing new waters and getting hold of key people within the art community.

"Written by the editors of ARTnews and distributed electronically, ARTnewsletter is a timely, topical, biweekly report on the art market. It brings you the most accurate and most analytical coverage available, with reports on auctions, private sales, museum acquisitions, new legislation, tax regulations, prices for hot artists, new market areas, and more. It is the indispensable resource for art professionals and serious collectors who need to follow art trends throughout the world."

An Encouragement to all....

2008-02-15T05:34:00.000-08:00

'Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.' PROVERBS 18:15

When it comes to staying teachable, understand two things:

1) Nothing is interesting if you are not interested. Philip B. Crosby writes: 'There is a theory of human behaviour that says people subconsciously retard their own growth. They come to rely on cliches and habits. Once they reach the age of their own personal comfort with the world, they stop learning and their minds run on idle for the rest of their days. They may progress organisationally, they may be ambitious and eager, and they may even work night and day, but they learn no more.' It's a tragedy when we allow ourselves to get in a rut and never climb out. We miss the best God has to offer. In contrast, teachable people are fully engaged in life. They get excited about things. They are interested in discovery, discussion, application and growth.

2) Successful people view learning differently than those who are unsuccessful. That doesn't mean that unsuccessful people are unable to think the way successful people do. If you have the desire and the discipline, you can retrain yourself to think differently. Teachable people are always open to new ideas and are willing to learn from anyone who has something to offer. Sidney J. Harris wrote: 'A winner knows how much he still has to learn, even when he is considered an expert by others. A loser wants to be considered an expert by others, before he has learned enough to know how little he knows.' It's all a matter of attitude.

Bottom line - it's truly remarkable how much a person has to learn, before he realises how little he knows. So, stay teachable. To read more....
Go here....The Word For Today......

What inspires you to be creative?

2008-02-11T01:27:00.000-08:00

As I got up at 5.30am this morning I could sense the moment of crystal clear thinking...the beauty of the dawn of a new day often does this to me...its why I love getting up early (and my beautiful 4 yr old insists on greeting the day early too!)

This day holds SO much potential...and in many ways its up to me which direction I can take it. Other than the divine nature of time and space we are all given so much freedom...this freedom is the freedom of the will and can take us too places of unimaginable peace and joy if we recognize the creative nature of the ONE who created it all. I am so blessed to be where I am, happy with my lot and really grateful for the opportunities that come my way to share my faith and present to people what I believe are gifts from above.

Everybody has potential. I believe creative people are all in the same family and we need to encourage each other to follow our creative passions. Whatever you do... artist, poet, singer, songwriter, writer...lets remember we all need to start somewhere. "Follow your creative passion today!"

Have you broken your NY Resolutions yet?

2008-01-28T01:07:00.000-08:00

Nearly at the end of the first month of the new year so...Have you broken your NY Resolutions yet? Here's an encouragement for you..."whoever will keep to the single way determined to follow the path to the end, shall come to the place of understanding at last " Derek Neville, 1949.

Its all about perspective, seeing clearly in the dark, EVERYONE will face failures both large and small in life, we all need to FIX our minds on the final goal, to run the race to the end! This is the big challenge of any self publishing artist, sometimes I can look back at a whole month (like this one!) and think where has that 30 days gone? WHAT have I done to further my goals in my business? It seems to take so long to progress, but one step at a time going FORWARD is the important mindset...Exciting times are ahead for me this year...Brand New 'ART-NICHE' websites, dozens more paintings, hundreds more sales! LET'S GO!

Crazy Christmas

2007-12-27T10:07:00.000-08:00

Why Crazy?...well it seems the world goes a little mad, extremes in the divide between the rich and the poor expand, excuses to go mad with drink, stress from family, etc, etc ....all in the name of Jesus?...Surely not?

For me this is a time of Focus on my life, with crystal clear thinking of what I believe is the right path to take in this adventure of life. It is such a joy to see my family around me SO happy, why are they so happy? Well part of the reason is I believe I am expressing the gifts I have been given and this Joy and PEACE is infectious. Whatever your circumstances, I encourage you to step out in Faith like I have done, dare to be different and follow your dreams.

To all my readers I wish you a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year 2008
"... Felix Sit Annus Novus"

Skype to be added to Ebay

2007-10-31T14:14:00.000-07:00

According to this PR from eBay Skype buttons are to be rolled out anytime
now:
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200710.shtml#2007-10-30161831

I've been impressed with the technology so much I have now installed it on my laptop, which sits right next to where I paint. Free phone calls to the other millions of other people is very appealing to me. I like the professional aspect of the networking among others especially the fact that teleconferencing is also free with this system.

Although I love to paint, I also get a kick out of anything that can A - Save me time and B-Save me money! It has been great keeping in touch with my other artist friends and so far the software has worked beautifully, (not bad for what really is a P2P system)

Changeling - Mike Oldfield New Autobiography

2007-10-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Just finished a review of MIKE OLDFIELD'S new book "The Changeling". I have read other Biographies of this great musical artist but this is better as its written from the source, Mr.Oldfield himself!

Together with VANGELIS & JEAN MICHEL JARRE I would say these 3 Artists have helped me discover imagination in my paintings more than any others. When I get more time I plan to write a lot more about Vangelis and how this amazing musician has been with me in my life since I was 9 years of age!

Here is a snippet from the London article I wrote..."One of the major influences in my Art career of 25 years, mainly because I have followed his career and his music since I was a child and his music has always made me happy and inspired me to think about the deeper meaning of life." For more please read the full article here..THISIS LONDON.CO.UK

Competition Entry

2007-10-03T01:24:00.000-07:00

The Fine Art Guild has held a small competition to win the following:

"25 shortlisted artists' images will be printed by a professional UK-based printer. One lucky winner will win a Canon imagePROGRAF 5100 large-format printer, worth £2000. The shortlisted entrants and winner will receive extensive coverage in Art Business Today and valuable promotion to the entire art trade. We plan to present the competition winner with his or her prize at next year's Spring Fair Birmingham."

As I am a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild (for 3 years), I have entered the Dynamic Painting Called "Ethereal Visions" (Opposite)...Lets hope David Jewell will win!

"The ZONE"

2007-10-01T03:58:00.000-07:00

GETTING INTO "The ZONE"

In my weekly meeting with my fellow Artist Friend, Inspired words flowed from our conversation yesterday afternoon...
We discussed the experience that most artist have, almost a spiritual event, when one feels inspired and rewarded as the artistic talents are being exercised, We call it "The ZONE"
This is when we feel we are producing the best work we can at that moment in time.

Getting into "The ZONE"- How to do it with consistence:

1. We must prioritize the art first, any hobbies need to be seen as just that and shouldn't replace the creative artistic energies.

2. Sitting on your butt and working, that's how you get "IN" there, if you are in front of the canvas and putting in the hours, eventually you arrive at a point where the work is flowing.

3. A flow is a thing that hasn't got blockage.

4. Don't neglect your family, but make it hard to drop the brush (interruptions need to be controlled)

5. We need to plumb the depths, and create what we are meant to create.

6. Artistic gifting is a responsibility to be taken seriously.

7. Atmosphere can really help, inspiring music, energetic & pleasing surroundings, even the sense of smell (Fragrance Oil etc) can achieve an ambiance productive in the right kind of thinking.

8. Remember practise in the gifting only sharpens the talent and can only improve our work over time, we can also sharpen one another when we encourage excellence in each others work-
work your way INTO the zone TODAY!

Forever Autumn By Justin Hayward

2007-09-26T02:55:00.000-07:00

Its Autumn & I'm listening to this song by the Moody Blues singer again. Click here...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO9Qx7Kp_I8

Its one of the best songs from my past that always reminds me of my wonderful & happy childhood.

I was always daydreaming and when asked what I would like to do when I get older....the answer would always be an inventor! Well I came close as I now "INVENT" images using both realistic & abstract themes within my Oil & Acrylic paintings.

Its also so strange for me to know in my knowledge of self, that it is at this time of the year I always feel really inspired, full of energy and so positive in Life's Adventure.

I am really looking foreword to producing some great Art over the next few weeks.

New 2007 Brochure to follow soon

2007-08-31T11:28:00.000-07:00

Working late tonight & hoping to update the brochure I have been giving away to New Collectors of my Art since 2005. Although I have created over 150 pieces in the last couple of years I will choose only the VERY BEST of my paintings and produce the Ltd Edition prints, ready for the Christmas 2007 market.

Also really pleased that the first stage of the professional lighting and simulated "Digi-back" system arrived today. I hope to do the first tests next week and I am convinced the results will be worth the investment in this latest equipment. I will be able to shoot the reproductions of my art in-house and thus achieve a consistent work flow.

In all I do in the fine art world, I am aiming at excellence, my standards are high not just to see the collectors smile as they hang the painting on the wall, but it is also important to me to try to do the best I can (and to remember to enjoy the whole experience of gaining knowledge!)

Summer 2007...a time for Reflection

2007-08-29T03:02:00.000-07:00

Another Summer and the relaxing & warm feeling of time slowing down conjures up my imagination. Vitamin D is not the only by-product, the long days can with a little help with creative thought, suggest what Eternity might be like. I have more ideas to create Beautiful paintings than at any other time of my life the problem is TIME.

So I have developed a personal plan to fit in as many duties as possible into the early mornings to free up the days to become more prolific in my creative output. The people I admire in business are the ones who do not waste any time in the day and enjoy the fruits of their labour with their families. The wholesome balance of work & pleasure is difficult to achieve overnight.

It can take years to perfect , so I am starting to read up on others who are successful in this. I have also finished my 10 year "Goals" plan. I am a strong believer in putting pen to paper & creating a plan of action.

"“Without a vision the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18

The Americans Have an unfair advantage -GOOD FOR THEM!

2007-07-16T12:45:00.000-07:00

Weeks have passed trying to finalise the integration of my shopping cart, payment processor and accounting structure only to find out there is not 1 UK company centralising these services! BUT in the good ol'USA there are plenty AND they compete really well against each other bringing the costs down all the time to the end user.

BIG players are now leveling the field with pay pal recently becoming a bank here in Europe and Google offering Google check-out. Why not use them all I say....So here's a link to one of my Google base sites, http://base.google.com Up and coming will be my Ebay site and the fully intergrated Shopping cart (using 3rd party software)

50 Days Have Passed!

2007-06-30T12:29:00.000-07:00

Its slipping through my hands like sand...TIME! 50 days ago I updated this blog but it seemed like yesterday. So much has happened, the progress of the new website continues and with the completion of STUDIO 3 I now have the Full Giclee setup.

This enables small and large format MUSEUM ARCHIVAL quality printers to supply the ever growing needs of the Ltd Edition Canvas and archival paper demands.

Also progressing is the SEO and IM (Internet marketing) websites I am developing to fully utilise the potential within the Internet /online art community that I serve. Happy Blessed times.

PS Its been raining now for neally all this time too! (Who Cares?)

"The Tangled Maze"

2007-05-10T03:04:00.000-07:00

Inspration comes in many forms and this morning for many different reasons this piece of poetry by N. L. ZINZENDORF inspired me greatly.

"He leads us on through all the unquiet years;
Past all our dreamland hopes, and doubts and fears, He guides our steps, through all the tangled maze Of losses, sorrows, and o’er clouded days; We know His will is done.....
And still He leads us on."

The grip on Life and the BUZZ that I get from reading powerful encouragement nearly always motivates me through the day. And Today I put the finishing touches to my website sitemap... maybe i'll be painting by the weekend, I have so many Ideas for some eye-popping paintings. I also continue to build up my portfolio of images, the photo above is of the sunrise at 5.30am a few days ago from behind my art studio!

Only a few days left before the Re-design

2007-05-03T02:22:00.000-07:00

New series of Paintings For 2007

With only a few days left before the Re-design goes live I am testing the final stages ready for the advanced site menu. Already however i am working on V.3.0 as I see a need to incorporate as much of the new developments within the the New Web 2.0 standards.

I hope to include more embedded videos and of course audio including user interaction on the customisation of some final art designs. This week also sees me starting a new series of 12 Paintings all about the " Wonders of the Universe"...more about this fascinating and exciting subject coming very soon!

Carpe Diem

2007-04-23T13:08:00.000-07:00

People
They get bored being children, are in a rush to grow up, and then long to be children again.

They lose their health to make money and then lose their money to restore their health.

That by thinking anxiously about the future they forget the present, such that they live neither for the present nor the future. They live as is they will never die and they die as if they had never lived.

Carpe Diem

Creation of Ideas

2007-04-12T05:14:00.000-07:00

"Ideas can come from anywhere and at any time. The problem with making mental notes is that the ink fades very rapidly." (Author:Rolf Smith)
After spending a few short hours with an artist colleague last night we both came to the same conclusion that it’s VITAL to start the day in the right frame of mind. Although I love my fresh Starbucks Arabian mocha java and we both joked about the powerful effects of this legal drug it’s not the coffee that’s important but the QUIET time that’s critical to the clear thinking.

The most important man made tool I use to begin the creation of ideas is my comfortable writing parker pen! A quick plan of action written down on a plain sheet of paper and there you have it…the excitement of a new idea waiting to be born. One of my ideas early this morning is to test the linking idea between this site and my New Youtube Site. If you wish to see a short video introduction to my work with beautiful music (by the master composer Vangelis) please click: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=JewellFineArt

The LAUNCH of my NEW 2007 website

2007-04-11T11:03:00.000-07:00

April has began with some stunning weather here in the romantic country of WALES which = more energy and desires to reach my goals....How does the sun effect you?

I have updated my OFFICIAL website with some exciting news on the Upgrade of my 2007 website, www.JewellFineArt.com which will have E-commerce facilities, in other words you will be able to automatically order my LIMITED EDITION PRINTS & CANVAS Giclee 24/7 365 days of the week...I'm really enthused about this long overdue addition.

From the Deep Forest of A Woodland

2007-03-29T08:45:00.000-07:00

The very first picture for this blog begins with the deep forest & woodlands of

Penllergaer Forest

Morning Coffee to the sound of my little boys song

2007-03-29T07:34:00.000-07:00

As I grind my fresh Starbucks beans at 6.00am, my little 3yr old Angel asks "Daddy can we go to the forest again?"

So the planning for the day is before me, and after meeting up with a good friend for a hearty breakfast off we trundle.
One of the main thoughts on my mind is how to explain what this blog will be about so on the second day and second entry the explanation at this moment in time is best described in the follwiing manner...

"This Blog will record daily/weekly thoughts, inspirations, meditations, plans & activities revolving around my fine art career as the artist David Jewell"

My hope is to "INSPIRE & ENCOURAGE" thoughts with words & pictures to anyone, anywhere and to consider the "BIGGER PICTURE" that life's adventure can bring us.

Welcome...To begin at the Beginning (Dylan Thomas)

2007-03-28T07:23:00.000-07:00

On this Beautiful Spring Day I am filled with The Hope we all have when we think of the possibilities of choosing the right path in Life, to lead us to inner peace & happiness...Real Treasures.

I hope to share some of these real treasures with you both in my personal 43 Year adventure of Life so far AND in the 21 years of running my own business in the creative world of the Arts...Come with me on this journey....