Motivation Monday

Monday Motivaiton for Feb 27

Colorful Flowers to share

Flowers for you on this lovely Friday.

And why I'm inspired to paint them, like this pink and gold teacup

Take a peek at it or to purchase go here.

I'm fascinated by bright colors like this

I just love how creative and brilliant Mother Nature is

There's color in just about every flower

Just like these...

and

I have no idea what type of flower this is but isn't pretty?

Lastly I had to show you three shots of this one below it's like every angle was different

Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

Thanks for visiting.

Marti

All photographs are property of Marti Magna and Marti Magna Art, All rights reserved.

Motivation Monday

Motivation Monday Feb 20th 

I've been sick all weekend so I'm a little late on my post I usually post early in the a.m.  but better late than never I guess.

Wishing you a successful week

Marti

Who said you couldn't?

Who said you couldn't?

Did you know you don't have to be a part of the wealthy elite to buy original art to start your own art collection?  I think a lot of people think "real art" is only sold in prominent auction houses like Christie's or Sotheby's or in local art galleries, wrong. That may have been the case 25 years ago but not today.

Who said you couldn't; start your own art collection?  You can, just about any one can, check this out...  If you earn a living of some sort, or you can afford to pay your cell phone, car pmt etc. you can probably afford to start your own art collection.

So unlike 25 years ago Artist's don't have to sell their art through local art galleries, they can sell their art directly to their customers at reasonable prices because they don't have to jack up their prices to split their profits with a gallery. This makes their art more affordable for you to buy that artists' original art.  

If you have a tight budget start your collection with a small painting on paper instead of canvas until you're your able to spend more money.

If you really like an artists' work and is a little out of your price range, reach out to the artist and let them how much you love their work, that you want to buy but can't afford it at the moment.  That artist may offer installments for the purchase I know several artists (including myself) that breakdown the cost of a painting into 2-3 installments for you to purchase.   It's an idea/suggestion obviously each artist is different but it won't hurt to ask.

So take a peek at the work of a few artist's just get on your fave social media outlet and search "artists".   Follow and like which ever you like and check out their blog posts to find about release dates for new collections (body of work) etc.

Just get on social media outlets like Facebook and/or Instagram and you can find different artists and their artwork follow them on those outlets, read their Blog, their posts and get to know what type of art they create and you'll find yourself admiring various artists and their work.

In an upcoming post I'll talk about Prints.

In the meantime if you still have questions just ask email me:

martimagna [at] gmail [dot] com

Thanks for visiting.

Marti

Motivation Monday 2/13

Motivation Monday Quotes... 

But I wanted to share these two pieces framed as a set.

I just love the way they look framed you can check more out here.

I hope you like these quotes.

If you need some motivation for running your business check these quotes here

Thanks for visiting.

Marti

My Favorite Podcasts

I've always been a sucker for learning new things... reading has always been one of my favorite things but now that there are Podcasts and Audio-books for every interest so many of my books have replaced by Podcasts.  

This is what I have downloaded on my devices at the time.

For growth and personal development I listen to Podcasts and Audio -Books from:

Brendon Bruchard,

Brendon shares his story of sacrifice and struggle, from an awful accident that left him severely  injured and hospitalized to reaching success and going bankrupt to reaching his new goals through determination and perseverance which make him the man he is today.  Listening his podcasts makes you realize that focus, determination and perseverance is all you need to achieve your goals.

Wayne Dyer

One of the greatest spiritual, motivational and inspirational speakers of his time.  

Rest in Peace Mr Dyer.

 and Tony Robbins.

Tony is probably the motivational speaker I've been following the longest, definitely one of the greats in my opinion in the area of motivational teaching and coaching. I started to follow him on infomercials back in the 1990's.

For business:

Being Boss,

 The Strategy Hour

Advice on how to plan and achieve your goals through their own personal experience as business owners along with guests that provide further tips for entrepreneurs.

and Social Media Examiner

Great advice from guest speakers familiar with different types of social media platforms and how to  best utilize for your business.  

What are your favorite Podcasts?

Thanks for visiting.

Marti

Motivation Monday Feb 6 2017

Happy Monday...

Want it... Work hard at it... Get it...

courtesy of unknown

courtesy of unknown

courtesy of unknown

Thanks for visiting..
Marti 

If you read my post from yesterday you know that I had to wait 24 hours to get into my website through my rant of how I have a Love and Hate relationship with technology, thank goodness I was able to get in.   

Because I wasn't able to load what I wanted to add to my website I thought I would add those here to share.

 Acrylic on Paper 

11 x 14

ready pop into a frame with or without a matte.

$50.00

 Blueberry Fields

(do blueberries even grow in fields ?  Or do they grow in bushes ?)  

hahaha I don't know I just like to eat them

Acrylic on Paper

ready pop into a frame with or without a matte.

11 x 14 

$50.00

Acrylic on Canvas...

I have to admit I love the way macarons look

but not a real fan but you have to admit they're pretty an dainty.

$75.00

Arrives ready to hang with professional wire.

These will be up on my website over the weekend.

Thanks for visiting

and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at bottom of page here

Marti

My love hate relationship with technology grows everyday.  

What do you do when...

 You can't get into your PC or Laptop at work because for one reason or another you typed in the wrong password more than once?   Do you have to call someone in IT to help you reset it.

I just want to pick up the darn thing and throw it across the room.   Do you feel this way with your gadgets because I've been like this for the last couple of hours after trying to get onto my website. 

I have a lot of paintings to upload

But I have to remember:

To Breathe hahahaha

Take a break and smell the flowers and 

just try again in 24 hours as suggested by technical support  "What ???"

 I think it was because I was typing my password with the Num Lock turned off  - OMG.

 The support guy assured me that this was all it was since we tried to log in using a different Browser, The upside to this story... he like my art so much he said to keep an eye out for his order since he needed Art for his new apartment.

Ha! well there you go...  always say things happen for a reason.

Thanks for visiting and don't forget to sign up for my email here https://www.martimagna.com/ I promise I wont spam you.

Marti

Keep your threads?

You know the gunk that forms around the mouth of your tubes or jars of paint?   Those are the threads I'm talking about.

Did you know that not removing those threads can actually decrease the lifespan of your Acrylic Paint?

According to Golden Paints acrylic paint drys through water evaporating out of your paint so if you leave those threads around the mouth of the jar you actually allow air to sneak into your jar through tiny cracks created by the threads between the lid and the mouth of the jar which causes your paint to dry out.

I never thought anything of it but totally makes sense.

My Paint Palette

According to Golden Paints they suggest removing any threads off the mouth of your opened bottles or jars the next time you use your paint just wipe the mouth of the jar before you put the lid back on to create a tight seal for your containers which will keep moisture from escaping by keeping air out of your jars and tubes of paint which will in turn keep your paint from drying out.

I need to say this because I'm not an oil painter this only applies to acrylic paint I have no idea if this also happens with oils.  But if you do know... let me know because I would find any info on oil paints useful.

I am not sponsored by Golden Paint although I should be hahaha because I only use their products and I'm always talking about how great their products are.  Just saying.

Thanks for visiting.
Marti