Please visit www.NakedEyeStudios.com to view the videos and for more information about abstract watercolor artist John Carollo.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Painting Videos Added to Multimedia Page of NES Website
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 - The video Creation of Greenwood Overlook, that was filmed in November, 2007 has been posted in four sections on YouTube page Nakedeye32801 and on the Naked Eye Studios website. Re-edited in fast-motion to compress the five hours of footage into 40 minutes, the video shows the creation of the large-scale, 7' watercolor painting Greenwood Overlook, from blank sheet of paper to finished, gallery-hung painting. The painting was the centerpiece of John Carollo's December, 2007 solo show - Liquid Thoughts, which featured large-scale and 3D works created with assistance from a grant by the United Arts of Central Florida.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Second pARTicipation Event This Saturday at Maitland Art Center
MAY 14, 2009 - ORLANDO, FL - This weekend is the second half of the pARTicipation 2009 event, an offering of the Maitland Art Center in Maitland, FL. The Art in the Gardens Spring Festival - Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM - 4 PM, will feature 22 artists, including watercolorist John Carollo painting live all day, as well as working with patrons who bid on the opportunity to collaborate with them during last week's gallery opening and silent auction.
The artists will be showing additional artwork for purchase and food, drink and live music will help make the event even more festive. It is expected to be a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the recently completely redone gardens while they interact with John and the other artists in a wonderful atmosphere of creativity.
Mark your calenders for:
Mark your calenders for:
pARTicipation 2009 - Maitland Art Center
Art in the Gardens Spring Festival
May 16, 2009 - 10 AM - 4 PM
Maitland Art Center outdoor gardens
31 W. Packwood Ave.Maitland, FL 32751
For more information about the Maitland Art Center, see www.maitlandartcenter.org or call 407.782.9735.
ABOUT JOHN CAROLLO
John Carollo is a noted abstract watercolor artist based in Orlando, FL. He is a 2007 United Arts of Central Florida Professional Development Grant recipient - funds from which were used for creation of large-scale watercolor paintings in the 6-8' range. In addition to these works, John has created 3D installations, utilizing watercolor and mixed media and has been largely recognized for his portrayals of dancers in motion.
Working with a technique he calls Controlled Chaos, John's free-flowing approach to watercolor allows the paint and water to make many of the decisions regarding the final appearance of the piece, as they move across the paper largely unimpeded. His emphasis on motion and the emotional interplay of warm and cool colors produces creations that are atypical from what is often expected from the watercolor medium. You can learn more about John and view examples of his work at his recently completely redone website,www.NakedEyeStudios.com.
Monday, May 4, 2009
See John Carollo and his Art in the Maitland Art Center's pARTicipation 2009
At the opening reception for the gallery show on Friday, May 8 from 6-9 PM, art patrons and members of the public can meet, greet and hear about the artwork from all of the artists, and, in a unique opportunity, have a chance to bid on 45 minute instructional sessions that each artist has donated. A silent auction will be taking place where 3 sessions with each artist are available for the highest bidding participants. All funds generated from these sessons will benefit the Maitland Art Center.
The following Saturday, John will be at the outdoor event in the gardens painting live all day and showing additional artwork for purchase. The three winning bidders will have their sessions scheduled during this day and all members of the public are invited to watch his technique, ask questions and generally have a great time.
Food, drink and live music will help make the event even more festive and it is expected to be a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the recently completely redone gardens while they interact with John and the other artists in a wonderful atmosphere of creativity.
Mark your calenders for:
pARTicipation opening Gallery Show Recption
May 8, 2009 - 6-9 PM
Maitland Art Center Main Gallery
231 W. Packwood Ave.
Maitland, FL 32751
AND
Art in the Gardens Spring Festival
May 16, 2009 - 10 AM - 4 PM
Maitland Art Center outdoor gardens
For more information about the Maitland Art Center, see www.maitlandartcenter.org or call 407.782.9735.
ABOUT JOHN CAROLLO
John Carollo is a noted abstract watercolor artist based in Orlando, FL. He is a 2007 United Arts of Central Florida Professional Development Grant recipient - funds from which were used for creation of large-scale watercolor paintings in the 6-8' range. In addition to these works, John has created 3D installations, utilizing watercolor and mixed media and has been largely recognized for his portrayals of dancers in motion.
Working with a technique he calls Controlled Chaos, John's free-flowing approach to watercolor allows the paint and water to make many of the decisions regarding the final appearance of the piece, as they move across the paper largely unimpeded. His emphasis on motion and the emotional interplay of warm and cool colors produces creations that are atypical from what is often expected from the watercolor medium. You can learn more about John and view examples of his work at his recently completely redone website, www.NakedEyeStudios.com.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
John Carollo to Donate Educational Time to Conway Elementary
APRIL 24, 2009 - ORLANDO, FL - Orlando-based abstract watercolor artist John Carollo will be sharing his painting technique for the the third time with the children of Conway Elementary School at their annual Arts At Conway educational event. In what has become a yearly tradition, John will provide live demonstrations of the unique effects that can be achieved with watercolor to two groups of students on April 29, 2009.
Always a fun and inspirational event, John focuses on three basic techniques that the kids can latch onto and try with their own paints in art class: wet on wet, wet on dry, and dry on wet. The children's enthusiasm is always a treat and for John, one of the most enjoyable moments is opening the packet of hand-painted thank-you notes the kids always send a few weeks later, demonstrating the techniques they learned during the demo. John's hope is always that they remember some of the things he taught them and is consistently amazed at the detailed recollections many of them have of the presentation. With arts always being the first offering to be cut in difficult budgetary times, it is wonderful that Conway Elementary continues to provide this opportunity for their students to interact with and learn from professional artists.
At Last - The Launch of the All-New Naked Eye Studios Site!
APRIL 24, 2009 - ORLANDO, FL - Naked Eye Studios, since 1999, the unique source for graphic design and fine art in Orlando is excited to announce the debut of our ENTIRELY NEW website. Since the start of the company 10 years ago, the art side of the business especially has grown and changed to such an extent that a new site direction was needed. Visitors will find a much more up-to-date appearance, making use of Flash slideshows full of large images of both the graphic design and fine art portfolios.
News updates presented in blog form are a new feature, as well as areas for Client Comments, Multimedia videos, thoughts and ideas Blog and extensive listings of Upcoming and Past Exhibitions, Artist Statement/Bio, Press Notices and more on the Fine Art side. A few areas are still under construction, and will be completed soon.
As in the original site, our dedicated and hard working Staff is well represented.
Take the new look for for a test drive at www.nakedeyestudios.com
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