http://annefredericks.com The Gilded Art of Anne Fredericks Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:20:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en “Live with the things which have meaning for you” — Anne Fredericks Over the years, I have purchased art which now constitutes a ‘collection’. I appreciate things which are well-crafted, regardless of the medium. Clear line, clear colors, humor. I value art made by people who allow themselves to be seen ... http://annefredericks.com/art-collecting/ photos by © sabine vollmer von falken book project: Woodland Chic by author Marlene H. Marshall Storey Publishing, available 2010 http://annefredericks.com/cosmos/ The Process Water gilding is a time and labor intensive means of applying gold to paintings and objects.. The process is centuries old, quite involved, has hardly changed since the Renaissance. The key word to successful gilding is preparation. The first step is to identify the surface on which the gold ... http://annefredericks.com/water-gilding/ http://annefredericks.com/artwork/ “All Evidence of Truth comes only from the Senses”-    Friederich Nietzsche What constitutes art? This question has been mulled over for centuries in almost every culture. Skill and Intent are a component. The act of making, without regard to the result may be enough to earn the label. For me a sense ... http://annefredericks.com/attitude-towards-my-art/