Chuck Close

(http://www.chuckclose.coe.uh.edu/life/gallery.html)

Today's artist spotlight is the one and only Chuck Close. I will not tell his story because it is just to much to tell. All I will say is that this is not a photograph. This guy is an inspiration. 

Everytime I look at his work I am just left floored at what he is capable of. This is one of his more mainstream works, but his portfolio is deep. Check him out. 

Phase II

I've always wanted to be more involved in the world around me and to make an impact on those who are in need. This is where GNAR comes in to play. The second of phase of GNAR is going to be raising public awareness. I hereby sanction GNAR as a non-profit philanthropic entity dedicated to raising public awareness and increasing support for special needs groups. 

What this does for GNAR photographers is gives them an avenue for reaching out in those more special situations. This will be a place where inspirational stories, art, and images can help those who are need or need a voice.  

All in favor? Aye. 

The Gnar Gnar

Guild of New Artistic Relations. GNAR is an entity. It is a living and breathing and growing exploration and communion of artists. If you are not an artist you do not belong here [feel free to visit other non-Gnar sites]. Gnar exists to bring together other common artist to share experiences, tools, resources, ideas, support, and to create an avenue of creativity. 

Gnar is an exclusive membership. Those who are selected or wish to be selected will be admitted on basis of artistic merrit and other personal requirements and feats of strength [to be determined by the GNAR committee].

This blog is to dedicated to the most cutting egde, engaging, wonderful artists who are willing and ready to move forward. "Ducks fly together!" All those invited will be able to post work, ideas, questions and anything else they with to share for the furtherment of other artists alike. As well, this blog will become a great place to get recognition, feedback and love for all that you do.

We all know that it takes blood, sweat and tears to do what we do. So why not put your feet up where others are bleeding, sweating and crying as well? Welcome home.