Thank you to everyone who participated by either entering or voting during the 2021 Self Portrait Fundraiser, A View of Self! This fun and interactive project was launched again this summer to challenge artists around the world to paint, draw or sculpt a self-portrait created during the global pandemic. Artists uploaded their entries to a public site, and the winner was decided by people’s choice via online voting, rather than being judged or juried. Meant to be a fundraiser

By Wendy Wagner Continuing with the thought, “How does an artist tap into intuition to find their creative voice?”, I compiled the words of artists Ingrid Christenson, Richard Greathouse, Amaya Gurpide, Stanka Kordic, and Nicolas Martin. I left the question open to interpretation. Tip: Honing your craft takes time and dedication. Nicolas and Ingrid spoke of the dedication it takes in the beginning to hone one’s craft. Nicolas said, “Put a plan in place. I had to get better ev

The Cecilia Beaux Forum’s first Chairwoman, Judy Carducci, shared some thoughtful insight into the creative process that helped compose her recent self-portrait. Judy is a masterful portrait artist and pastelist -- her work is expertly drafted, often vibrantly colored, and always striking. Judy’s pastel self-portrait was painted this year for her 86th birthday. Below, you’ll experience a personal story behind the painting, and get a glimpse into Judy’s creative mind. I though