Paintings By Gregory Karas: January 2010

Friday, January 29, 2010

Quote for today

“No artist is ahead of his time. He 'is' his time; it is just that others are behind the times.”

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Quote for today

“It is through Art and through Art only that we can realize our perfection; through Art and Art only that we can shield ourselves from the sordid perils of actual existence”
_Oscar Wilde

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Today's Quote

Art, to me, is the interpretation of the impression which nature makes upon the eye and brain.
_Childe Hassam

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Today's Quote

Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art.
_Leonardo da Vinci

Monday, January 18, 2010

Today's Artist Quote

Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.
_Rembrandt van Rijn

Friday, January 15, 2010

This will be a series ongoing quotes from artists that I find relevant.

Color possesses me. I don't have to pursue it. It will possess me always, I know it. That is the meaning of this happy hour: Color and I are one. I am a painter.
_Paul Klee

Monday, January 11, 2010

January 2010

Happy New year to all.

SPECIAL NOTICE
Please visit my website www.gregkaras.com for a complete listing of paintings and prints.

Currently the Woodbridge Library http://www.woodbridge.lioninc.org/ is exhibiting 24 of my paintings through January. On Saturday there was a reception with food and drink. Thank you all who stopped by to see my work.

2009 began on an unsure note relying on freelancing to make ends meet. Shortly into the year I began full time employment at a major art publishing firm headquartered in Norwalk, CT. It's great inspiration to be surrounded by art. I specialize in digital photography and color correction.

About me

I have has always had a deep respect and love for the natural world. Growing up in Connecticut I spent a great deal of my time outside in the woods hiking, fishing and exploring Connecticut's watershed areas. To be able to document these moments is an priviledge and to draw from nature in this fashion fuels a lifetime of inspiration for me.

Early on, capturing peoples likenesses with pastels came to me with relative ease. I began to except commisions drawing/painting portraits of people and dogs. It became apparent that this “natural” ability should be developed further to a professional level. Studying art at The Paier College of Art is where I began to develop the skills which I draw upon today.

I've been painting “en plein air” for a few years now. Painting "en plein air" simply means to paint outside. As I'm sure other painters will attest, this way of painting is as both exhilerating as it is addicting. Just by the nature of painting outside, dealing with the ever changing conditions forces a spontanaity into my paintings. This as a positive force that is also being reflected in my studio work.

Currently excepting commissions. I can be reached at 203.732.3106