My journey with art. Where it takes me and how lost I’ll get. You can check out my artwork on my Archives or go to http://arum1966.deviantart.com/Tumblr (3.0; @markmasters)http://markmasters.tumblr.com/<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/57062858" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/40687326988http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/40687326988Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:40:04 -0600artartistpaintervincent van goghvan goghself portrait<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cffeebd182464a86b081c822a9624c5e/tumblr_mgna7bv4PT1qav6ovo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/40567316567http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/40567316567Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:13:58 -0600artartistpaintingsculptingdrawing<p>Good day of painting. I look like a living version of one of my paintings right now. I&#8217;m covered in paint from the back-splash.</p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/35312140564http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/35312140564Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:19:29 -0600artartistpaintingpaintingsMark Masterssplashdrip<p><strong>When I&#8217;m not painting, I like to stare.</strong></p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/32964017827http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/32964017827Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:27:44 -0500artpaintingartistMark Mastersquoteart quotes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb6nx7mLMI1qav6ovo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>the Scent of You</strong></p> <p><strong>Acrylic on panel</strong></p> <p><strong>70in x 24in </strong></p> <p><strong>by Mark Masters</strong></p> <p>This painting started off as a head on an 11in x 17in piece of paper and grew into this. The night before the Art Walk which is where I unveiled it, I was sanding the wrinkles off the surface when lightning struck across the street from my house. When the lights came back on the wrinkles had left grooves in the paint that looked like lightning. I thought it was fate so I left them and varnished it.  I’m posting this again because it’s changed.</p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/32625564853http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/32625564853Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:03:00 -0500the Scent of Youartartistmy paintingsMark Mastersacrylicacrylic on panelvampirevampireslightningelectricity<p><strong><img align="middle" height="287" src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/546339_10151231887366605_504193580_n.jpg" width="380"/></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/827412/failed-art-restorer-wants-royalties-koons-consulted-on-bridge-design-and-more"><strong>— World&#8217;s Worst Art Restorer Demands Royalties:</strong> </a>Well-meaning but inept art restorer Cecilia Gimenez, whose attempt to restore a 19th-century fresco in Spain resulted in internet fame, a huge surge in visitors for the church where she volunteered her conservation services, and an unexpected spot on ARTINFO&#8217;s recent list of the <a href="http://artinfo.com/news/story/826311/the-100-most-iconic-artworks-of-the-last-5-years">100 most iconic artworks of the last five years</a>, is now claiming copyright to the wonderfully freakish image and royalties from tourism revenue. The small Spanish church has placed a collection box alongside the &#8220;Ecce Homo&#8221; painting, and Gimenez wants a cut of the cash.</p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/31928712183http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/31928712183Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:32:48 -0500artart restorationCecilia Gimenez19th-century fresco in SpainEcce Homo<p><strong>Don&#8217;t you hate it when somebody says &#8220;Everybody does &#8230;..&#8221; How would they know unless they were everybody?</strong></p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/31824167604http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/31824167604Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:21:39 -0500peoplejust saying<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m60avm0HKS1r6nm6ao1_r2_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://other-wordly.tumblr.com/post/25654999653/meraki">other-wordly</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><small>pronunciation | <a href="http://other-wordly.tumblr.com/pronunciation">mA-‘rak-E</a> <br/> submitted by | <a href="http://tinyhaleysheep%0D%0A.tumblr.com%0D%0A%0D%0A"> haley the tiny sheep [tinyhaleysheep]</a><br/> submit words | <a href="http://other-wordly.tumblr.com/submit">here<br/></a>Greek script | μεράκι<br/>with thanks to | <a href="http://s88m.tumblr.com">s88m</a> for correct part of speech</small></p> </blockquote>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/31232922821http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/31232922821Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:09:56 -0500artartistspaintingcreativity<p><strong>Awesome. The weather is actually nice for the first time in forever. Think I&#8217;ll do some large scale painting in the garage today.</strong></p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/31209323062http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/31209323062Sun, 09 Sep 2012 12:37:49 -0500artartistpaintinglarge scale worknice weatherart in the garage<p>It seems no matter how early I began preparation for each of my shows, I&#8217;m still painting until last second before each one, EVERY TIME.  This time is no different.  My show is the day after tomorrow and I was planning on staying up tonight and working through tomorrow until everything is done.  I made sure I had everything I needed to accomplish this but I miscalculated and used more medium than I thought I would.  Now I&#8217;m out and at a stand still until morning.  I hope I can pull a miracle out of my ass and finish everything in time to dry before setup.  I&#8217;m making this happen!</p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30975863878http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30975863878Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:05:48 -0500artdeadlinesartistart showart walkrussellville ar art walkpreparationpaintingpaintings<p><strong>Just found out one of my paintings has been counterfeited. What a strange feeling to see my art done by somebody else.</strong></p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30884737282http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30884737282Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:08:21 -0500artpaintingartistcounterfeitcopytheft<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8ocheQzPu1qfihpvo1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30845743848http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30845743848Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:28:30 -0500artartistart studentsegopainter<p><strong>I&#8217;ve done more painting today than I have in ages. Something about a paid day off I must find inspiring.</strong></p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30813558561http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30813558561Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:50:51 -0500artartistpaintingday offLabor Dayholidayinspiration<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NCedqYBjUa0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://mucksnipe.tumblr.com/post/25181774871/interview-with-artist-aaron-smith-by-mimisturman">mucksnipe</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Interview With Artist <strong>Aaron Smith</strong> (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCedqYBjUa0&feature=share">mimisturman</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30750789231http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30750789231Sun, 02 Sep 2012 16:17:06 -0500Aaron Smithartistartinterviewcolorimpasto19th century<a href="http://artagogo.libsyn.com/webpage/art-a-go-go-podcast-63-lucian-freud-portraits-at-the-modern-art-museum-of-fort-worth">Art a GoGo Podcast</a>: <p>This is one of my favorite art related podcast other than the fact that they don’t make very many episodes a year.  In this episode they discuss Lucian Freud’s exhibition in Fort Worth Texas.</p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30724669399http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30724669399Sun, 02 Sep 2012 09:11:03 -0500Lucian Freudexhibitionartartistpodcastpaintng<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/83qu_N_0uto?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><em>Le Mystère Picasso</em></strong></p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30705898929http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30705898929Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:42:13 -0500PicassoPablo PicassoartartistartistspaintingdocumentaryLe Mystère Picasso<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9lthshOsd1qav6ovo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/157564531033805/">Art Walk</a> is next week and it looks like it’s going to be a good one.  Here’s a pic from a previous Art Walk.</p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30571683812http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30571683812Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:20:16 -0500artartistartistsart walkshowart showSept 7th 2012<p><strong>Would somebody wake me when it&#8217;s 1980?</strong></p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30423271659http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30423271659Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:06:52 -050019801980's80'sbetter timesgood ole daysthe pastthe present sucks<p><strong>Ever feel like you don&#8217;t exist?</strong></p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30098094953http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30098094953Fri, 24 Aug 2012 07:05:00 -0500<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A5Mc4cz1QdX5n2vFV0K10vM&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Wish I could go back to the time this one was released.</p>http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30043565651http://markmasters.tumblr.com/post/30043565651Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:47:03 -0500