Kathy Shell, Artist.
Internet Dependant Artist 01/22/2010
 I have become highly dependent on the internet. I have a great internet based social life, having made some wonderful friends, contacts through common interest chat forums and face book, which has led to real life friendships. You can find me on face book as Kathy Joy Shell, if you would like to add me as one of your contact friends. J I value the internet for business potential. Most of my painting and writing assignments now arrive because of people finding my work and me over the internet. I love web site creation and blogging so I gain endless satisfaction in this way. As a learning tool, I research articles, learn heaps almost every day and I have even undertaken study programs like these medical coding training courses and last November I graduated with my certificate in bone health from an internet and telephone, based educational service provider. Because of my wireless internet connection, I was able to do that course while traveling through remote outback regions of Central and Western Australia, without ever needing to set foot in a classroom. My best advice for any artist or creative person wanting to make a profession from their creative skill is to become proficient in internet skills and learn to make the internet work for you. This year I have completed a course on Becoming a better Blogger and I am currently doing a course on lifestyle coaching, all over the internet. These skills will then flow on and assist me with my love of creative writing as everything you learn in one area of life, assists you with another even if they do not at first glance appear to be, related. Several things I firmly believe, when it comes to self education, you can direct the path you want to go, yourself, but learn from experts, the self taught artist, had a fool for a teacher and learning is never completed. Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul, Korea. 01/21/2010
 If you are visiting Korea and heading to Seoul, it is worth visiting the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, set up in a complex of three interconnected buildings. Some people visit just to view these three, architect designed buildings. The South Korea-based technology giant Samsung has created one of the finest corporate art collections and it encourages public viewing of the collection through the creation of this wonderful venue for art. In building one, there is 120 objects on display, from the prehistoric era to the Chosun Dynasty (1395-1910). A sleek glass-and-steel structure by architect Jean Nouvel, Museum II contains Korean and international modern and contemporary art, from 1910 on. Among the works on view are major examples by Rothko, Stella, Judd, Beuys, Nam June Paik, Damien Hirst, Matthew Barney, Lee Bul and Do-Ho Suh. The third building, the so-called Black Box, designed by Rem Koolhaas, holds the Samsung Child Education and Culture Center, which contains classrooms as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions. Well worth a visit. Artist Beware of Fine Dust. 01/19/2010
 A close up of a soft pastel art work, showing the fine particals of pigment impregnated fine dust, talc, a hazard for artist's who breath this fine dust as they work.. Soft pastels have always carried the risk of inhalation of the fine dust. Modern brands made in Europe, US and Australia claim their products are currently asbestos, free. They take this information from the companies supplying the talc used in the production of the soft pastel. Tests by the United States Mine Safety and Health Administration found asbestos in all four, supposedly asbestos free, talc samples that it tested in 2000. Asbestos was found, in Artist’s Pastels and Children’s crayons as recently as year 2000. It is a case of ‘Artist’s Beware’, when you work with soft pastels, as you are working with fine dust that when inhaled is harmful. Whether it contains asbestos or not, we do not need a mesothelioma lawyer, to help us understand that the inhaling of fine partial talc and pigments is a serious health hazard. I love working in artist’s pastels. If I did not already own a kit worth thousands of dollars, I would never begin to use them and I swear I will never buy another pastel. I am currently having a little play with them, trying to decide what to do with the kit I have. My knowledge tells me I should not ever use them, the recent results of what can creatively be achieved in a quick pastel sketch, makes me want to cling to these hazardous art materials. My heart has me clinging still to something, intellect tells me I should relinquish. Do yourself a favour, if you already work with pastels, wear a dust mask, work with as little dust as possible, no tapping on the back of the work or blowing of the dust, indoors and damp dust after each use. Use them as infrequently as possible and do not substitute this medium for anything else you could inhale, like volatile thinners. Do all spraying of fixatives out of doors. Discourage others from taking up any art medium where the risk of inhalation poisoning is unacceptably high. Yes, for sure the pastel manufacturers label these materials safe. The marketers are not the ones contracting cancers at a higher rate than the general population like professional artists do. Art is to be enjoyed; you cannot enjoy life or art if you are chronically ill so chose your mediums with health as the high priority. Work safely, free from the risks of inhalation, ingestion and absorption through the skin; pigments and binders. This means to minimise your contact with artist’s soft pastels. Artists Soft Pastels! 01/19/2010
 Resourses for artists, working with Artist's soft Pastels. This information is for existing pastel artists. For those who have not begun working in pastels. my advise is, DO NOT DO IT. Beware of inhallation poisoning from the fine talc dust and pigmets.. Instructions for Handling and shipping Pastels. From SQUIDOO:-ust click a link to go straight to that topic
 I have designed a mini, 'business card size, glossy surface, Thanks', Gift card, above, and will make 250 of them and sell them in sets of 6 plus postage at $2. for 6.  A small flyer, above, similar to an A4 size sheet of paper, but not exactly that size, with An Irish Blessing and the wind swept image of 'Georgia' . The idea for the Irish Blessing to go with this image was suggested by Shelley, Georgia' s mother. It was a great choice.  Also a small business card size flexible Magnet, above, with the word, 'Gorgia' on it, these are $5. each Postage within Australia included in this price. International postage/shipping will be included if four purchased.  A vertical fold Happy Birthday card, above, with envelope. These are $6. each including postage within Australia, for orders outside Australia, please purchase four and I will pay the shipping cost. for you. Payment is by PayPal, email your order and I will send you a PayPal account, no rush; the prints are being made and will take three weeks, around the 9th of Feb., 2010. I also intend to order the windswept version of Georgia, as a small business card size fridge magnet, but that will need to wait until the morning :-), this senior artist, does get tired to, lol, :-), even with the pleasure of a beautiful subject Georgia to inspire her. I am off to bed, myself. Good night.xxx Note :-)to Shelley (Georgia's mum), let me know how many you would like, I will be posting one of everything to you complimentary, (no charge), and if your wanting a lot, I just need to cover my costs, not profit.      A blog in photos. Two early evenings of work, one hour sketches in Artist's Soft Pastels. Images are copytight to Kathy Shell. Art fridge magnets, gift cards and Birthday cards will be made from these images and can be ordered from the artist when ready, see. http://www.fridgemagnetart.com and http://www.cards-art.com       Seymour is the home of a well-established railway museum and art Galleries - Old Courthouse and Old Post Office Seymour. I love the creations of the public artwork and the clean amenities block provided for passing tourists. Seymour is a great place to take a rest break and even stay and look around, view an art gallery, and enjoy a meal and stay overnight and enjoy a little of the surrounding countryside. Seymour is the main town that services the nearby military base of Puckapunyal which is an important training centre for the Australian Army. Seymour is the main base for agriculture in the Mitchell Shire, it’s main industries are equine, cattle, sheep and wine). I have been an exhibitor of my art and pottery sculpture, three times at the Seymour Alternative Farming Exposition which is held in February each year. Seymour Craft and Produce Market Featuring over 80 Stalls offering the very best of quality arts and crafts, fresh produce, plants and garden supplies, specialty food, and our famous regional wines. A great day out for the family, with wine tastings, gourmet foods, music, entertainment and much, much more. LOCATION: Kings Park, Seymour CONTACT NAME: Carol and Richard Hiscock PHONE: 5794 1419 EMAIL:stylevent@bigpond.com     “'Here comes the Judge", a sculpture by Steve Wolfe This piece of public art work was funded through the generous sponsorship of Mitchell Shire Council, Seymour Goulburn Lions Club, Seymour Business and Tourism, Mrs Mary Mungkton, Seymour Old Courthouse committee, Seymour Art Sociey. “'Here comes the Judge", a sculpture by Steve Wolfe This piece of public artwork was funded through the generous sponsorship of Mitchell Shire Council, Seymour Goulburn Lions Club, Seymour Business and Tourism, Mrs Mary Mungkton, Seymour Old Courthouse committee, Seymour Art Sociey.     Don't you just love seeing children involved in creating art? My own children and now my grandchildren have always been activelly involved in creativity. National Parks, Victoria has creative programs for the young ones. This year’s ‘Summer in the Alps’ activity program celebrates 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. Kids can show off their artistic skills by painting their own Mt Buffalo watercolour postcards. Rangers will have art materials, with colours and images in the alpine landscape to inspire budding young artists. This activity will run on Monday 28 December, 4, 11 & 18 January – 10.30am – 12.00pm Activities are free and suitable for the whole family, however an adult must accompany children at all times. We look forward to sharing the Alps with you this summer! At: Mount Buffalo National Park Beach in the Lake Catani Day Visitor area From: Sat, 26 Dec 2009 To: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 Time: - Melway Ref: Bookings Required: no Further Information: Parks Victoria 13 1963 Ceramic Mural Art at Yea, Victora. 01/08/2010
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