tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438864426634152252024-02-20T20:00:53.628-05:00The Transparent ArtistThe thoughts and images of watercolor artist Robert H VanNattaRobert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443886442663415225.post-37571450906381378422015-05-31T18:56:00.000-04:002015-05-31T19:01:13.264-04:008th Annual Winesburg Classic Art ShowA Summer Celebration of the Arts in Holmes County. Hope to see you there August 15th 2015 Winesburg Ohio along main street State Route 62<br />
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Robert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443886442663415225.post-3710513600553300732014-05-18T16:10:00.003-04:002014-05-18T16:10:45.854-04:00Time Out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Haven't been here in a while! Daily pressures, creating, living,working,paying bills, the list is endless. I hope you can juggle it better than I. Another summer is upon us and the season flies by. Press on towards your goals. Better times are around the corner. Have a Great Summer! Will touch base sooner.Robert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443886442663415225.post-13374793994209543402013-11-24T18:35:00.000-05:002013-11-24T18:35:12.898-05:00Illuminated Path<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been away from all things involving the internet and posting and promoting most of my art since May. My wife and I have been in a state of transition. Moving is a major ordeal, and we have experienced it 4 times in 4 years. Yikes! Finally in an organized studio. Great feeling to be back to it, with the winter just about upon us, it will be an asset. Keep those brushes flowing. Hope to be blogging again soon.Robert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443886442663415225.post-17274830603683784642012-09-09T22:51:00.002-04:002012-09-09T22:51:57.674-04:00Have been extremely busy this summer. Shows and painting have been prominent in my schedule. I have been accepted into the annual Ohio Watercolor Show which also established me as a signature artist for Ohio Watercolor Society. I have a show at Heartland Point in Orrville Ohio. I was displayed at Beechwood Public Library for the month of August.<br />
Wayne Center for the Arts is having a show featuring The local Watercolor Guild.<br />
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Artistic Alley in Berlin Ohio will be hosting a meet and greet the artist on October 5th in the evening, featuring my art. If you get a chance stop in .Robert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443886442663415225.post-48833624403391100252012-07-06T22:08:00.001-04:002012-07-06T22:08:32.572-04:00Summer, the busiest time for me and my creativity. Workshops are in abundance as well as art shows.<br />
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I have been painting every day. My website <a href="http://www.roberthvannatta.com/">www.roberthvannatta.com</a> was in need of lots attention. I had to find a new hosting service, and make some changes to e-mail controls. Looking forward to continued creativity now that details are worked out and done. If you are in the area of Winesburg Ohio on August 18th we will be having our annual Classic Art Show, we are hoping for a great turn out.Robert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443886442663415225.post-71532388456981659972010-12-05T20:21:00.004-05:002010-12-07T20:36:14.076-05:00Another year gone?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZN5D0wffV42KjGSgXUS-pjBufJi9uhRyDac3e8CS1RRQC5yf5NZn0lh2hT6WRCRsDssFyCAgSmiKUV1_Lis8FhqJOKJ_sOxYVUbI0AlsWvD6xYa8z6vw5vb0OtuKfknuyLTm53kEQogH5/s1600/elsie+chair.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZN5D0wffV42KjGSgXUS-pjBufJi9uhRyDac3e8CS1RRQC5yf5NZn0lh2hT6WRCRsDssFyCAgSmiKUV1_Lis8FhqJOKJ_sOxYVUbI0AlsWvD6xYa8z6vw5vb0OtuKfknuyLTm53kEQogH5/s320/elsie+chair.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547374805194202290" /></a><br /> I can't believe the year is just about over. Christmas is upon us. Life is good. We can create art. My expectations are greater for the next year, as they should be. I hope for more teaching possibilities along the way, more sales and more growth in my paintings. I am hoping to do a few more art sale shows along the way, and hope that i can get accepted into some national shows to increase my visibility among all the other artists trying to do likewise. Keep the faith. Sincerely, RobRobert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443886442663415225.post-16922868634640479342010-05-09T18:57:00.003-04:002010-05-09T19:11:55.916-04:00Life as a Painter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIIal9jU31zfcPRbGLLjsnLkRkObnIGEU4qExsrUgWGZzuSYyDbmsZsSRzw5o0Yin0umY1xyzL7Q1-sFKZ5d2OR6kqT7mubjPciC77j_R-2ELsZrVGiveVux2bkxugFu-etD5LpADDNhKn/s1600/DSC_25490958.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIIal9jU31zfcPRbGLLjsnLkRkObnIGEU4qExsrUgWGZzuSYyDbmsZsSRzw5o0Yin0umY1xyzL7Q1-sFKZ5d2OR6kqT7mubjPciC77j_R-2ELsZrVGiveVux2bkxugFu-etD5LpADDNhKn/s320/DSC_25490958.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469411681926447378" /></a><br />Life has been consuming my time lately. It seems like I have been in the moving process for over 2 years. My wife and I moved about 14 months ago, from one home to a rental property. It was a great place, but just about the time we started to settle into it, the house was sold. Found a better place now and have just gotten organized into it. Painting has taken a minor detour for a short time, but have managed to continue teaching several classes along the way. I am hoping to expand the class size this summer to all the time. Lots of workshops too! Hope to see you soon.Robert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443886442663415225.post-70590264562945342802009-08-04T19:48:00.004-04:002009-08-04T20:12:37.613-04:00Set the Controls on High<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZ67E669iky1mm5GQlo-IsMtg7iPl8PMYm7_DmaLvd-XP0WCtz8bVumq9Eu3tlQ_4afJmyJwbqR42qdq0eM7qeJzLwQ2dBOHcLJLBJZM7kc7ndsJ5s5kIzJU09tPV7rxbiGQIqUAb3r60/s1600-h/DSC_19030437.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZ67E669iky1mm5GQlo-IsMtg7iPl8PMYm7_DmaLvd-XP0WCtz8bVumq9Eu3tlQ_4afJmyJwbqR42qdq0eM7qeJzLwQ2dBOHcLJLBJZM7kc7ndsJ5s5kIzJU09tPV7rxbiGQIqUAb3r60/s320/DSC_19030437.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366261203335129890" /></a> The season for plein air painting is now, I have been aggressive in my pursuit of painting outdoors. It has been very rewarding to see my own growth just in the last few weeks. I got a chance to attend a great workshop. Fred is a great teacher, check out his website at <a href="www.fredgraff.com">www.fredgraff.com</a> . I think the key to growth, is painting every day, and using what we have learned in that daily practice.<div> I was accepted into a show last month. I had hoped for a place or prize, but maybe next year will be the one. </div><div> Winesburg Ohio will be having its annual Classic Art Show on August 15th. Hours are 10 to 4. There is a Facebook page for Winseburg Classic Art Show. Please check it out. If your ever in the neighborhood please look me up.</div>Robert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443886442663415225.post-49297172641438402672009-06-28T21:29:00.002-04:002009-06-28T21:46:00.556-04:00Stimulated Creativity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLzQLAOC6-6Ns5USoLOLL7BMEPqeOQrmYDLOqqTeT-H4VZHfotXyJKJzySFiTNuS269ScAbXXECvam3PUYOf_IP3Rq5h9p9MWmHE5dRFw64TdXApF8d-apeRbFFMIe7Xf34tV8EVn1yWYZ/s1600-h/DSC_17310290.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 235px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLzQLAOC6-6Ns5USoLOLL7BMEPqeOQrmYDLOqqTeT-H4VZHfotXyJKJzySFiTNuS269ScAbXXECvam3PUYOf_IP3Rq5h9p9MWmHE5dRFw64TdXApF8d-apeRbFFMIe7Xf34tV8EVn1yWYZ/s320/DSC_17310290.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352559362199545170" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> I have been fortunate lately to have sold a few paintings. These sales have greatly affected my creative energy.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">As an artist I need the drive to paint and the drive comes from being appreciated as an artist and what I create.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Having said this I know that I need to surpass what I have done in the past. This can become a hurdle to create</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">more art. I see this as an opportunity to let things happen to my art, somewhat like Zen. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> The ability is there I just need to let it manifest through my art.</span></span></div>Robert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443886442663415225.post-74475579699522127782009-06-02T20:09:00.001-04:002009-06-02T20:26:01.457-04:00Season of workshops <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> The weather breaks and I start looking forward to watercolor workshops, having a couple of my own and doing a couple of Fred Graff's. Fred is a terrific artist, and coupled with his teaching methods, it makes for a rewarding experience. He does many around the country, and he will be coming to Walnut Creek Ohio this fall to teach a workshop in Amish Country. If you are interested check out his website www.fredgraff.com . </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> The weather here in Holmes County in the fall always promises to </span></div>Robert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443886442663415225.post-37236563359296898422009-04-16T16:41:00.002-04:002009-04-16T16:45:04.761-04:00 Looking forward to painting outdoors this weekend. My creative side is screaming to get out.<div>If you are in Eastern Holmes County Ohio and see a crazy man at an easel stop to say hello.</div>Robert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443886442663415225.post-3087019500256335232009-04-14T17:53:00.002-04:002009-04-14T18:02:33.301-04:00First Entry<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> Welcome! I hope you came looking for me, but if not I hope your experience here will warrant your return. I have been painting for many years, but have changed my medium to watercolor. Please contact me with any questions or comments about my style or anything in general. Summer will soon be upon us and this time of year is my favorite for painting. You can experience nature and hopefully capture it on paper. Stop back soon I will post regularly.Rob</span>Robert VanNattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06161805466166921971noreply@blogger.com0